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@HarmlessHQ Factor in the cost of maintaining those ships and service men at the strait for another one week. Madness! An ego war. Utterly pointless!

15 US warships are now in the Strait of Hormuz, implementing the blockade. If these guys stay there up to 10 days, Iran's economy may be close to that of South Sudan.

Judging by Iran’s reaction so far since the war started, it appears they are determined to inflict as much pain on the U.S. and by extension, the rest of the world as possible. But that raises a more pressing question. How much of itself is the U.S. willing to lose by engaging in what increasingly looks like a fruitless battle with Iran?

Iran is in a bind: If they fire on an American vessel or an American-escorted vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, you can be sure that all hell will be unleashed upon them. One thing is for sure - this is not going to end well for the Iranian regime, or for their ally in Beijing.

Trust me, the Iran expected this reaction from Trump. As reported on media, they didn't want to entertain talks with the U.S if not that Parkistan appealed and even sent it's military to bring the Iranian for the ceasefire talks. It was already quite obvious to the Iranians that they were dealing with a mad dog who cannot take NO for an answer. It almost seems like Iran has been preparing for this

Iran never expected this move from Trump. They actually had three expectations from Trump. 1. Agree to some of Iran's deals and beg them to open the Strait of Hormuz. 2. Wait till the ceasefire elapses and continue striking. 3. Cede control of the Strait to Iran. And Trump threw them totally off balance by resolving to join them in the blockade. Their PhD holders didn't predict this also. 😂

@HarmlessHQ This sounds more like someone who is very unstable and desperate than someone who is smart and has an actual strategy.

Trump: You don't have to close the Strait of Hormuz... It's an important waterway. Iran: You're nuts... The Strait is in our backyard and we have closed it. Trump: This is not good for the world economy; please reopen the Strait. Iran: We're not reopening anything. It is closed and that's final. Trump: we can't even reopen it... We already have enough oil and are willing to sell to interested buyers. Iran: 😂😂😂 you're now afraid of our mines in the Strait. We told you. IRAN IS WINNING!!! Trump: okay! That's perfectly fine. We can even help you close the Strait completely. Iran: I don't understand. I can't remember asking for your help. Trump: you don't have to. What are brothers for. We're going right into the Strait to close it completely. Iran: you can go in there. We have mines all over the place and we have forgotten where the mines are. Trump: don't bother yourself. We'll find the mines, remove them and close the Strait completely. Iran: you don't have to do that... Can you just calm down let's talk over this 🙏 Trump: don't worry. The Strait would be closed completely tomorrow, no ship enters your port and no ship leaves your port. Iran: 🙆🙆🙆 you're already taking this thing too far... Besides we're even planning to reopen the Strait tomorrow. Trump: don't bother again kid bro... Let's do it your own way. Iran: this is serious but you said you're going to keep negotiating with us. 😭 Trump: we'll come back later but for now the Strait is blocked. Iran: please, can you just allow me send this 4 million barrels to China, they've already paid. Trump: of course you will, just forward the receipt of your $8 million dollars toll fee to Vance. Iran: Truuuuuuuuump!!!!!

@novieverest Why would China choose to buy oil from Venezuela where access is constrained by U.S. influence and likely priced at or near international rates when it can source from Iran, which is geographically closer and sold at a discount?

Trump wants China to buy oil from the US or Venezuela. Once China agrees, it's over for Iran.

Trump is really throwing tantrum like a 5 year old child. He can't take NO for an answer. Typical Narcissist behaviour.

@AJENews Someone should tell Trump that LOSING is also a strategy.

BREAKING: US President Donald Trump says that “any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be blown to hell.”

@AXChristoforou @f_wintersberger Maybe NATO will now finally agree to Don Tzu‘s demand to send warships to blast open the Strait of Hormuz :-) I need to stock up on popcorn for the next media appearance of Mark Rutte.

@PolitlcsUK Is Trump talking about the same UK that stopped Lloyds of London from insuring ships passing through the strait?

🚨 NEW: Donald Trump says the UK will send minesweepers as part of the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

@cnnbrk Trump's fragile ego is hurting. Defeat is inevitable and prolonging the situation only deepens the cost. The more prudent course would be to accept the loss, and move on.

President Trump says US Navy will blockade ships in the Strait of Hormuz after the collapse of peace talks with Iran. Follow live updates. cnn.it/4cDstXQ

Any deal with Iran that falls short of what Obama secured would be seen as a failure for Trump, and Americans would not hesitate to call him out. Alternatively, he could choose to continue down the path of conflict—a route that, in my view, is far more uncertain and likely to inflict greater damage on both him and the American economy in the long run. At this point, Trump may need to set aside his ego and accept whatever Iran is offering. He is only delaying the inevitable. Hope he learns his lesson from this.

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@PastorMarvy Mind you an attack on one NATO country is an attack on all. Are you saying that Trump and America also wants to risk going to war with the whole NATO?

Trump will use Europe’s and NATO’s refusal to join his Iran war as an excuse to invade Greenland. He has found the perfect excuse. The playbook is so so obvious!

@ItsEemjay I believe that the question asked by the presenter wasn't properly framed leaving room for the general response that she got.

Fucking h£ll! He basically tried to throw in long words without really saying anything. God please now!

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@TheEconomist I can bet that Benjamin Netanyahu likely shared similar views with Donald Trump about the alliance. They probably both saw it as weak and believed they could pursue power together and reshape global influence in their favour. Two people driven by the same sense of ego and greed.

If the Iran war damages America, it will be Binyamin Netanyahu who has made the gravest strategic mistake, in allying with an intensely polarising American president impulsive enough to wage war without support at home or overseas economist.com/united-states/…

@ItsEemjay Yakubu manage!

Has Caicedo been told to stop taking shots?

@spectatorindex Check! Next move is on the U.S and Israel.

BREAKING: Iran may permit the passage of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if the oil carried is traded in Chinese yuan rather than the US Dollar, according to CNN report.

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