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Tuesday, July 07, 2026

"USCENTCOM forces have begun launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway. The U.S. strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's demonstrated aggression was unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire."

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#1 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-07 07:22 PM | Reply

Q. U. A. G. M. I. R. E.

#2 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-07 07:24 PM | Reply

irancost.com

This website advises what these billions of dollars wasted in this Islamophobic misadventure in the Middle East could have paid for in the US.

For example, 10,500,000 homeless people in America could be housed for one year.

So, let's enjoy austerity and the effects of the BBB together.

#3 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-07 07:33 PM | Reply

I guess it's time for new another peace treaty.

#4 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-07 07:35 PM | Reply

A U.S. official said targets include air defense systems, coastal surveillance systems, surface-to-air missile sites, anti-ship cruise missile sites, drone launch sites and port facilities.

Iran stuck three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz consisting of civilians.

When are they going to stop?

How much damage must be done before they figure out they won't be controlling International areas of the Strait?

#5 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-07 09:10 PM | Reply

Trump is trying for a peace treaty.

It seems to be apparent he isn't wanting to go in and crush them like we could do.

To me, that looks like patience and hope backed by a show of strength.

#6 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-07 09:20 PM | Reply

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