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Now imagine how the international community feels about the toll - “sure would be nice if Iran’s leadership was replaced so we don’t have to pay a toll for an i
by refurb 6mo ago
Now imagine how the international community feels about the toll - “sure would be nice if Iran’s leadership was replaced so we don’t have to pay a toll for an international waterway”.
The whole situation further isolates Iran globally (they were already isolated before the war).
- ElProlactin 6mo agoNow imagine how the international community feels about the US starting a war of aggression against Iran without even consulting with its allies and trading partners beforehand. The whole situation further isolates the US globally (they were already isolated before the war due to threats of taking Greenland, making Canada the 51st state, leaving NATO, etc.).
- refurb 6mo agoHow do you know allies and trading partners weren’t consulted? Of course they were! The US had to get overflight permission the first day. Iran had long been a thorn in the side of Europe and the Middle East countries. There is no love lost if the US decides to attack Iran. Most US allies would welcome deposing the current Iranian regime. The US is anything but isolated. Notice how happy Europe is now that the US is bankrolling the Ukraine war? Don’t confuse public statements intended for local consumption with what’s happening behind the scenes. Countries will happily talk tough to keep their own people happy all the while partnering behind the scenes.
- yakshaving_jgt 6mo ago> Notice how happy Europe is now that the US is bankrolling the Ukraine war? The US is not currently bankrolling Ukraine in the way it was in 2022–2024. Under Donald Trump, no new large aid packages have been approved, and support now largely consists of delivering previously authorised funds and equipment.
- refurb 6mo agoThat’s a funny way of saying the US is still bankrolling the Ukraine war.
- mopsi 6mo agoExcept it isn't: https://www.kielinstitut.de/fileadmin/_processed_/4/3/csm_mi2025-12-10_UST-Military-Aid-by-Donor-Group-v06-EN_5688c6af26.svg https://www.kielinstitut.de/fileadmin/_processed_/4/3/csm_mi...
- refurb 6mo agoWould you say “if one country is the largest individual donor, then its bankrolling it” I would
- frm88 6mo agomopsi provided a link to data. Please at least look at it before making unsubstantiated statements. It clearly shows that the US has not contributed since the beginning of 2025, let alone 'bankrolled' it.
- yakshaving_jgt 6mo agoIt just isn't though. Why, despite the facts being as clear as crystal, do you insist on lying?
- ElProlactin 6mo ago> How do you know allies and trading partners weren’t consulted? Of course they were! The US had to get overflight permission the first day. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/gulf-allies-disappointed-u-s-didnt-notify-about-iran-attacks-and-ignored-their-warnings-sources-say https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/gulf-allies-disappointed-... https://www.newsweek.com/nato-nations-defy-trump-refuse-to-help-with-iran-war-11762918 https://www.newsweek.com/nato-nations-defy-trump-refuse-to-h... https://lavocedinewyork.com/en/news/2026/03/19/nato-trump-increasingly-isolated-only-6-countries-support-the-war-in-iran/ https://lavocedinewyork.com/en/news/2026/03/19/nato-trump-in... https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/31/trump-america-first-policy-tariffs-hostility-backfire-trade-deals.html https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/31/trump-america-first-policy-t...
- M95D 6mo ago> so we don’t have to pay a toll for an international waterway I don't think it was international. I think it was 50% Iran's and 50% Oman's.