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Iran destroys five US refueling aircraft. (www.vietnam.vn)

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[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

The government of Iran won't fall before they mine the Strait, and then it'll be closed without any further input. Then all Iran has to do is survive the occupation while the global economy collapses, eventually starving the occupation of the funds it needs.

[–] arrow74@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 week ago

That is a very good point and seems likely if anyone tries to mount a full scale invasion.