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Iranian state media is reporting that Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon, which have continued today.

Israel has said a ceasefire struck between the U.S. and Iran late yesterday doesn't include its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, where it launched its largest co-ordinated strike in the war to date.The Lebanese Health Ministry said 112 people have been killed today.

Most stranded oil and gas tankers remained inside the Persian Gulf.

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[–] eurusBeat@lemmy.world 65 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Lasted longer than I thought it would. What a shit show.

It thought it would be over by time I started work at 12h UTC

[–] ggtdbz@lemmy.dbzer0.com 50 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Death toll is higher than 300, injured over 1200. They’re pulling bodies and survivors still. This is worse than August 4 2020. And they’re still fucking bombing!

This is senseless, savage terrorism. I think I heard over a hundred thuds in Beirut during the first hour. What the fuck is wrong with these people

[–] AnarchistArtificer@slrpnk.net 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It sounds like you're in the affected area. Please accept my well wishes if that is indeed the case. What's happening right now is disgusting beyond words, and I appreciate you giving your perspective

[–] ggtdbz@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 days ago

I live where people run to for safety. This is supposed to be a normal safe part of Beirut. It’s quiet now and I’m fine but every year is an innovation in terrorism from this criminal entity.

Thank you for the well wishes.

[–] CosmoNova@lemmy.world 53 points 3 days ago

Who needs Iran as their enemy when you have Israel as your „ally“.

[–] Tolc@lemmy.world 38 points 3 days ago (3 children)
[–] Tyrq@lemmy.dbzer0.com 23 points 3 days ago

I really love the bullshit "doesn't Israel have the right to exist" question, as if they care about anyone's right to exist, fuck off and cease existing yourself already Israel

[–] Resonosity@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Correct. Palestine should be fully reinstated, and all peoples, Gazans and Jews, should have equal status as citizens. One state solution.

It sickens me that more American politicians still think a two state solution is best.

[–] Tolc@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Absolutely. One state with equal rights for all is the way to go

[–] MartianRecon@lemmus.org 4 points 2 days ago

Honestly if Israel spends their defensive weapons, I could see their enemies taking advantage and attacking.

[–] slothrop@lemmy.ca 35 points 3 days ago

Schrödinger's Strait.

[–] Jankatarch@lemmy.world 13 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Genocidal colony can't follow the ceasefire for one single day before breaking it. Almost like they have their own "manifest destiny" towards east or something.

[–] BigMacHole@thelemmy.club 26 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Closing the Straight of Hormuz is ANTI SEMETIC!

-The BBC!

[–] MadBigote@lemmy.world -1 points 3 days ago

Jesus christ. Now the Big Black C*cks were dragged to this war too?!

[–] mlg@lemmy.world 20 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I wonder if Iran played off of Trump's ego and he promised he would get Israel on board, thereby not having to negotiate with Israel who would be the least likely to accept any terms beyond complete surrender.

Trump seems keen on wanting an out while declaring victory, especially after the special ops drop in Isfahan went wrong.

Israel will of course does not want any end to the war, so now it becomes a tussle on whether the US owns Israel or the Israel owns the US lol.

[–] AnarchistArtificer@slrpnk.net 6 points 2 days ago

Smart if so. Israel's only been able to keep up its campaign of aggression because of US support (and I'm not just talking about this most recent war), and this seems like it could help drive a wedge between Israel and the US