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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/45987271

Donald Trump has again said that the US has “total control over the strait of Hormuz”, adding that Iran’s leadership was so hobbled by infighting that it was unclear who was in charge.

But the US president’s claim seemed questionable in the face of the seizure of two container ships by Iranian commandos and a US report warning it could take six months to clear the strait of mines.

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[–] Bakedtaint@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago

Hey guys I have full control of Uranus. No one can access Uranus without my approval.

[–] eager_eagle@lemmy.world 63 points 1 week ago (1 children)

sample #7294 of why a traffic cone would have been a better president

[–] StillAlive@piefed.world 25 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] Doug@piefed.social 24 points 1 week ago

Better to play everything than get played by everything.

[–] Sumocat@lemmy.world 39 points 1 week ago

Trump claims he has total control of his bowels after he shits his pants.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 25 points 1 week ago (1 children)

But the US president’s claim seemed questionable

But the US president’s claim seemed questionable

But the US president’s claim seemed questionable

[–] Malyca@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 week ago
[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 22 points 1 week ago

Trump has not even control of his bowels...

[–] Danarchy@lemmy.nz 15 points 1 week ago

Fuck those were my two favorite cargo ships

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 14 points 1 week ago (1 children)

On Thursday night, Trump told reporters that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group by three weeks after talks at the White House.

Hezbollah has not been a participant in the talks

the fuck

[–] thebasementcakes@leminal.space 13 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Kamala would have done the same but it would be worse somehow /s

[–] mrdown@lemmy.world -3 points 6 days ago

Your bitch lost gey over it. While you crying about your bitch, other people are fighting Trump

[–] Marshezezz@lemmy.blahaj.zone 13 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I should punch a local magat today

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

Yes, bonus points for punching one with a swastika tattoo

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Maybe don't go around punching people

[–] Marshezezz@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 0 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

I feel like it is perfectly reasonable to advise someone to not assault random people

You are just as bad as the MAGA die hards

[–] Marshezezz@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] glasratz@feddit.org 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

If that bothers you, you shouldn't be posting.

[–] agentTeiko@piefed.social 12 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Trump is not a Source. I wish journalist's would understand that.

[–] Marshezezz@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 1 week ago

They do, they just won’t do their jobs

[–] aesthelete@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Us blockading it too has to be one of the stupidest things I've ever seen, and I live in America so I see stupid shit daily.

YOU CAN'T HIT ME IN THE BALLS! I'LL JUST HIT MYSELF IN THE BALLS!

[–] resipsaloquitur@lemmy.cafe 3 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Calling it "childish" is too generous. Children aren't this stupid.

[–] uberdroog@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

He doesnt even have full control of his bowels

[–] GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

we let them have those cargo ships. we have complete control!

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

iran just reported 34 of thier ships had escaped the blockade.

[–] resipsaloquitur@lemmy.cafe 1 points 6 days ago

One for each felony Donald has been convicted of.