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Kurt's avatar

This war is not ending anytime soon. The isolated yet dictatorial Iranian regime is tightening its grip on the population to prevent mass uprisings. Iran has no allies who will help significantly. The Iranian economy is in the process of collapsing.

Trump is bringing NATO into the conflict, begrudgingly, because that’s the oil they buy. The US does not depend on oil that passes through the Sraits of Hormuz. Trump will use the conflict to effect major international maritime policy changes. And his position is maximized by the extent of the crisis. Trump holds a lot of cards

Roger's avatar

Oil is a global product though Kurt, by definition we do depend on the Strait's oil. Trump will not effect or affect any "international maritime policy changes" because he is a buffoon. He also holds no cards, hence his constant statements that the "war is over" and "we won" despite the strait being closed and all of our allies telling us to shove it.

Steve Marusich's avatar

Genuinely hope you are wrong. The best thing for the world and for Persians is this regime gone!! (No offense, B!!)

Dan Daugherty's avatar

The current regime is a cancer. If it is not completely eradicated, it will grow back. Anything less is just kicking the can down the road. This is a golden opportunity to greatly reduce world terrorism, deflate forces in the Middle East not friendly to the US. How is it a good thing to fumble this on the goal line?

Sean Drew-Garcia's avatar

The regime needs to be be destroyed! It doesn’t belong in Iran. They are theocrats who want to murder anyone who doesn’t follow their religion.

Nancy Hamilton's avatar

polls can be scewed whichever you want. try again ask about the draft IDIOTs!!

Roger's avatar

Don't give the game away just yet Batya! Polling is high because people still have their heads up their ass, but the difference between you and I is that I believe they will pull them out eventually. And when they do, you'd better change your camouflage commentary to match their disappointment and fear of war! THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS CLOSED!!!!

michael holt's avatar

Yes, erase the IRGC!

Julia Levin's avatar

Is there indication the IRGC is ready to accept Trump’s terms? As for the deadline, Trump threatened before, many times.

Javier Preciado's avatar

a reasonable demand was not to attack Iran