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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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[–] aesthelete@lemmy.world 7 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours 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 1 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

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

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 19 points 16 hours ago

Trump has not even control of his bowels...

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 1 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] resipsaloquitur@lemmy.cafe 1 points 2 hours ago

One for each felony Donald has been convicted of.

[–] eager_eagle@lemmy.world 65 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] StillAlive@piefed.world 26 points 21 hours ago (1 children)
[–] Doug@piefed.social 22 points 21 hours ago

Better to play everything than get played by everything.

[–] Sumocat@lemmy.world 39 points 21 hours ago

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

[–] Danarchy@lemmy.nz 14 points 18 hours ago

Fuck those were my two favorite cargo ships

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 23 points 21 hours 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 2 points 9 hours ago
[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 16 points 21 hours 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

[–] Marshezezz@lemmy.blahaj.zone 13 points 20 hours ago (2 children)

I should punch a local magat today

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 5 points 19 hours ago

Yes, bonus points for punching one with a swastika tattoo

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 0 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Maybe don't go around punching people

[–] Marshezezz@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 14 hours ago (1 children)
[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 0 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours 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 3 points 11 hours ago

I didn’t ask for advice

[–] thebasementcakes@leminal.space 16 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 3 points 18 hours ago

Wow you really showed that strawman.

[–] GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 3 points 15 hours ago

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

[–] agentTeiko@piefed.social 10 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] Marshezezz@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 20 hours ago

They do, they just won’t do their jobs

[–] uberdroog@lemmy.world 5 points 21 hours ago

He doesnt even have full control of his bowels