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Isn't it already in Iranian AND Omani waters? You can't just claim something someone already owns...especially a country you're not at war with (Oman).
As a matter of fact, you can! It's a great way to start wars and annex territories. Not so good for treaty negotiations, though.
Buddy...
Most wars start because someone claimed someone else's territory...
I’m not your buddy, pal.
(that’s another way wars start)
Ok bubby
He just did. It's a violation of the UN charter, but that's kinda his schtick.
We just nerd other UN members to grow some balls and start issuing sanctions and embargoes on the US.
US colonialism has entered the chat