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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by OkpaNsukkaisBae(m): 8:42pm On Apr 13

SonOfWords:
And in all your ranting, you somehow conveniently and curiously forgot to mention the incompetent government of the day.

Should we be concerned about you💀?

That's how you know an APC miscreant. Shey na Obidient dey control Naija military?
Shey na obidient dey do rehabilitation for Boko Haram terrorist?

When Tinubu & Buhari were busy tackling GEJ in 2014..now e reach his turn, his supporters are shifting blame and responsibility

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 8:43pm On Apr 13

⚡The Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and its strike group spotted 200 to 300 kilometers off the coast of Iran, which is completely within the range of Iranian drones and cruise missiles.

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 8:45pm On Apr 13

Sales at Europe's biggest luxury brands have shrunk in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the Iran conflict hit the sector's fastest-growing market. It is the latest setback ‌for the $400 billion industry, whose value has contracted over the last three years https://t.co/vft9mXasCO pic.twitter.com/MzqDOihAsS
— Reuters (@Reuters) April 13, 2026

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 8:52pm On Apr 13

⚡Instead of taking the usual route through the Mediterranean and Red Sea, the USS George H.W. Bush is sailing the much longer route around Africa to reach the Persian Gulf.

The detour avoids Houthi-controlled waters like the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb.

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 8:54pm On Apr 13

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem urges Lebanon to cancel a planned meeting with Israel in Washington on Tuesday, reiterating his group’s rejection of direct negotiations with Israel. pic.twitter.com/QoXTdAONeD
— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) April 13, 2026

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 8:54pm On Apr 13

https://x.com/Reuters/status/2043757372032622776?s=20

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Mikasaobi: 8:57pm On Apr 13

https://www.businesstoday.in/world/story/dont-meddle-in-our-affairs-china-backs-iran-as-us-begins-hormuz-blockade-525363-2026-04-13#google_vignette

Responding to the move, China's defence minister, Dong Jun, said Beijing was commited for peace and stability in the world and was "monitoring the situation in the Middle East."

Our ships are moving in and out of the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. We have trade & energy agreements with Iran. We will respect & honour them and expect others not to meddle in our affairs," he said. "Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, and it is open for us."

The comments came after the United States Central Command said its forces would begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports from 10 a.m. ET on 13 April (7:30 p.m. IST), in line with a presidential order.

Taco your move. Russia smashed the Cuba blockade in your backyard and now you’re playing with fire in china’s backyard.

Accept defeat and move on, it’s time for peace.

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 8:57pm On Apr 13

⚡Poland's military is the third largest in NATO, with over 200,000 active personnel. Only the United States and Turkey have more troops.

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 8:58pm On Apr 13

⚡In a direct message to the Trump administration and the US Navy, China's Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun says Chinese ships will continue transiting the Strait of Hormuz through agreements with Iran, and warns the US not to "meddle in our affairs."

Also from Dong's statement:

1. Says Chinese ships are currently "moving in and out of the waters of the Strait of Hormuz"

2. Confirms China has existing "trade and energy agreements with Iran" that China will "respect and honor"

3. Explicitly states: "Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz and it is open for us," recognizing Iranian sovereignty over transit

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Lawag3: 8:58pm On Apr 13

Hamxas:
Vietnam War (1955-1975) ...
Afghanistan War (2001-2021) ...
War of 1812. ...
American-Algerian War (1785) ...
Red Cloud's War (1866-1868) ...
Philippines Campaign (1941-1942) ...
Bay of Pigs Invasion (1961) ...
Operation Eagle Claw (1980)
And of recent operation Epic furry
All lost wars. And yet you still think God is on the side of America. All this wars where faught and won by weaker sides. God only give victory to the righteous. There is nothing biblical about American wars.

First of all the US has war more wars than it has lost . Second what is my business with America ?

Third in the war I'm talking about all Israel's allies will abandon it America then will not or will not be able to help.

Fourth I agree with you there's nothing biblical about American wars.

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 9:00pm On Apr 13

⚡IEA chief says Middle East energy supply may take up to 2 years to return to pre-crisis levels.

#BREAKING IEA chief says Middle East energy supply may take up to 2 years to return to pre-crisis levels pic.twitter.com/ulzMTCzmb7
— Anadolu English (@anadoluagency) April 13, 2026

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by FoolishBoy419: 9:02pm On Apr 13

SonOfWords:
The wide aneemal for that oval office feel say na only him brain dey touch.

I blame China for this. Iran held out very well but they could have used some more overt Chinese support. This is not the time to be appeasing the gulf states. Their stance needs to be clearer and firmer.

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 9:02pm On Apr 13

#BREAKING Kremlin says it won’t congratulate Hungary’s opposition leader Magyar on election win, calls Budapest ‘unfriendly’ over support for sanctions against Russia pic.twitter.com/vde796CQ92
— Anadolu English (@anadoluagency) April 13, 2026

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 9:03pm On Apr 13

⚡20+ vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the past 36 hours.

The vessels used the new sea lanes designated by Iran and paid tolls.

Western vessels are still prohibited from using the Strait of Hormuz.

These vessels belong to China, Pakistan, India, and other countries.

⚡️NEW: 20+ vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the past 36 hours

The vessels used the new sea lanes designated by Iran and paid tolls

Western vessels are still prohibited from using the Strait of Hormuz

These vessels belong to China, Pakistan, India, and other countries pic.twitter.com/zUxmlgIoTW
— Iran Observer (@IranObserver0) April 13, 2026

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 9:04pm On Apr 13

⚡A U.S. Army unit ran out of its ENTIRE stock of Precision Strike Missiles (PRSM) early in last month’s war with Iran.

The missile — still in testing at the time — was used in combat for the first time and expended quickly.

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 9:06pm On Apr 13

⚡ Any threat to Strait of Hormuz will have broad consequences for world, Pezeshkian tells Macron in phone call.

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Lawag3: 9:08pm On Apr 13

SonOfWords:
You pontificating on wars is the least of my concerns.

But you being of the notion that Iran can be weakened to the point where Israel survives well enough to take on Turkey next, is the comic height of del*sion that's birthing laughter😂.

Una really sabi overrate Israel o.

Lets face it apart from the little fall here and there from Iranian missiles what is the current consequence of this war Israel has had to face?

Let's list each Iran's and Israel's current losses side by side.

Iran's leadership is in tatters to be fair their holding not too bad but let Israel keep assassinating them in the current rate who will be left?

In this current war Hezbollah is more of a threat than Iran and Israel currently occupies 10% of Lebanon.

So yeah let this war continue at it's current rate Iran will be severely weakened.

That I believe is the reason for this war.

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by tonididdy(m): 9:15pm On Apr 13

sainttwist1:
😂😂😂😂😂 chopper that was in hiding during war

Calling that UFO a chopper is an insult to real choppers.
That thing is a flying toy...look at the shape up there, it's like a kite 🪁
grin

Na countries like Somalia Nigeria ghana suppose dey buy the cheap artiko and e go be pay small small

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by shoodboi2: 9:17pm On Apr 13

WriteerNg:
⚡The Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and its strike group spotted 200 to 300 kilometers off the coast of Iran, which is completely within the range of Iranian drones and cruise missiles.

Distance they couldn't reach during the war. The coward is even turning away from Iran even though there is a ceasefire😂😂

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 9:20pm On Apr 13

⚡Instead of the usual Mediterranean and Red Sea route, the USS George H.W. Bush carrier strike group is sailing around the entire African continent to reach the Persian Gulf, just to avoid the Houthi-controlled Bab el-Mandeb, per USNI News.

The carrier and its escorts, including USS Donald Cook, USS Mason, USS Ross, and the fast oiler USNS Arctic, are currently off the coast of Namibia. The detour adds roughly 5,000 nautical miles to the standard Mediterranean transit route.

The last US carrier to transit the Bab el-Mandeb was the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in December 2023, before the Houthi campaign against shipping began.

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 9:28pm On Apr 13

🇰🇲 The first test of Trump's blockade may already be underway.

The Elpis, a Comoros-flagged oil tanker sanctioned by the US in 2025 for handling Iranian petroleum, appears to be challenging the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Shadow fleet vessels have nothing to lose. They're… pic.twitter.com/XtuFk917Mo
— DD Geopolitics (@DD_Geopolitics) April 13, 2026

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by obedience4(m): 9:29pm On Apr 13

These Iranians are something else!! Ever since the US initiated the blockage..Iranian officials have been ranting on X!!!

The same terrorists that closed the strait of Hormuz causing shortages that affects the global economy are now suddenly concerned about the world economy!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 9:32pm On Apr 13

⚡Errol Musk joins President Putin and Moscow Mayor Sobyanin at Orthodox Easter Service.

Since the event lasts around 3-4 hours, the 79-year-old Musk was given a chair—even though tradition usually requires standing throughout.

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 9:36pm On Apr 13

Hezbollah SG Naim Qassem:

"We will capture enemy soldiers. We will fight this enemy from behind, his right, his left. He will live in terror. These Israeli settlements will never be safe. Lebanon's borders will not lose a single meter." pic.twitter.com/Y8QYv7BFaq
— COMBATE |🇵🇷 (@upholdreality) April 13, 2026

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 9:38pm On Apr 13

⚡French cement giant Lafarge guilty of financing militant groups including Islamic State.

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 9:41pm On Apr 13

⚡N12:

Russia delivered a sharp warning to Israel over IDF strikes near Iran’s Bushehr reactor in recent weeks before the ceasefire, saying it repeatedly warned Israel after a strike hit near Russian personnel, whose presence the IDF was unaware of.

Israeli officials clarify the strikes were not directed at Russians, the Kremlin warned such actions risk a major nuclear disaster with regional consequences, and Moscow has evacuated most of its staff from the facility.

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 9:43pm On Apr 13

⚡Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz told Netanyahu in a call that the conflict in southern Lebanon should be brought to an end.

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Procashtips(m): 9:45pm On Apr 13

WriteerNg:
Cuck China.

Russia announces they're sending weapons to Iran with their full chest while China is too afraid to even admit they're sending weapons.

China for now isn't interested in showing their military might.

They're playing the long game.

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Dvdpity: 10:04pm On Apr 13

Procashtips:
China for now isn't interested in showing their military might.

They're playing the long game.

Long game... you mean in the next 1000yrs?

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 10:07pm On Apr 13

LordAdam16:
@appleyard, dem don try dey choke vpotus

they deliberately sent him as the head of the negotiation team with maximalist demands
because they want to depict the inevitable failure in the negotiations as a personal loss

i would not be surprised if he wasn't read in on the gimmick from this morning with the destroyers

he should push for a limited one-year truce
where only the strait of hormuz question is resolved
and then punt everything else until after the midterms/2028

-Lord

It's a real pity he is picked to head the sacrificial lamb team attempting to manage what is almost no longer unmanageable.

In recent times, I have been studying Trump and the evangelical movement in the US vis-a-vis their relationship with Zionism and Satan worship cloaked in Christian robe.

Did you see the recent picture Trump posted on Truth Social depicting himself as a "saint healer" with a horned out demon above him? The person he purported to be healing looks like Epstein.

What is happening to pedolf and satanyahu is not like but factually cult like. Vpotus has got himself mixed into the wrong crowd. He won't succeed because he is not in control of what terms to negotiate on. The Epstein clan does. They picked him on purpose to set him up for the fail and taint whatever good reputation he has left since he isn't a member The Epstein cult has already decided Trump won't be finishing his term and they're trying to get Vance out of the way and positioned their own anointed favorite. Don't forget they control both parties.

This talks will not yield anything concrete if Trump doesn't take the off ramp on offer---declare victory and call it a day---escalation will resume immediately if he thinks or he is made to believe by his Epstein handlers that taking the off ramp would be too much a disgrace to bear.

Thus, vpotus will have to come up with his own best laid plans. I don't know how he is going to do it but he must take control of the negotiation terms on offer from his side, push ahead what he knows is reasonably acceptable and best for the moment or die trying to keep his career undented while standing firm on his side maximalist terms.

I am starting to believe Vance has come to the point where the best way out for him right now is to resign honorably before the whole ship sinks beneath him.

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 10:10pm On Apr 13

LordAdam16:
vpotus announces failure of talks

🤣😂😀

gentlemen, shall we

they clearly think they have a foolproof plan for an invasion and the strait of hormuz

and it is up to the persians to shred that plan in front of the entire planet
again

vpotus did sidestep the trap set by his epstein collaborators

punted the sh8t hand back to the warhawk 🤡🤡

-Lord

Like I said the talks will go nowhere.

Well played Vance, well played.

But, we are just getting started.

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