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US-Israeli strikes, decades of sanctions and a US naval blockade are crippling Iran’s fragile economy, shutting key industries and choking trade.

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sleek214:
Nice one,.keep the blockade.but I prefer bomb. Regime change

Jakarta:
I don't support the US blockade of the straits, because it is obvious that they tend to gain heavily from it at the detriment of other countries. The straits is not used by only Iran. Why can't the US open the straits and block Iran's ports?

mayor1814:
US doesn't need the strait. US has many options. But since Iran Wana prove stubborn by blocking d strait, USA then decided to block entry and exit to Iran ports... Anoda chance for USA to flex his muscle as world power weda u hate USA or not he's d world dominant power.. So it's a matter who will bow first, now Iran economy is suffering and yet they are still stubborn, not ready to make a deal

Jakarta:
Yes, US doesn't need the strait but other nations do. Are you telling me that the US don't have other alternatives to make Iran bow, instead of blocking the strait? Why not open the straits and focus more on block Iran's ports?

The US is and will remain the world power at least for the foreseeable future no doubt about that. I'm a firm US supporter but being ur supporter doesn't translate to you pooing in my mouth while I swallow it and continue shouting ride on sir your poo is very delicious.

Jangbajantis:
So according to you, the US should politely leave the main pressure point open, then go knock gently on Iran’s ports and hope they cooperate? Interesting strategy.

The Strait of Hormuz is exactly where Iran gets much of its leverage. If someone keeps using one gate to threaten everyone passing through it, you don’t ignore the gate and go paint their backyard fence.

Yes, there are other options, and many have been used for years. But when stubbornness becomes policy, stronger pressure follows.

And relax with the “poo in my mouth” speech. Disagreeing with one strategy doesn’t make every action foolish. Sometimes the move you dislike is the one that actually removes the problem.

Jakarta:
I don't support the US blockade of the straits, because it is obvious that they tend to gain heavily from it at the detriment of other countries. The straits is not used by only Iran. Why can't the US open the straits and block Iran's ports?

Jakarta:
Are you telling me the US can't stop Iran from blocking the strait?

Baxilexi:
We forget easily. The US asked other countries to come open the strait, negotiate with the IRGC, some people on nairaland laughed and said the US was begging out of weakness.
The UK was busy having English lessons, France was busy taking cheap shots of vilification.

Trump gets pissed and shows everyone that the IRGC is filled with hot air and closes the strait. Now no one can make a sound. He gave them a chance and they blew it. Listening to fake analysts talk about the US being at its wits end.

esnbrutality:
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Jangbajantis:
Exactly! Some people mistake restraint for weakness every single time.

When the US first called for allies to help secure the strait, many loud Nairaland “analysts” and terror sympathisers mocked it as begging. They thought patience meant America had run out of options. Many clowns chanted "Iran is winning! Iran is winning!!"

Now stronger action is taken and suddenly they're quiet.

That is the problem with fake analysts, especially on Nairaland, they celebrate diplomacy as weakness, then cry foul when hard power enters the chat.

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DomPerignon:
Did they complain to you?

Iran has been on crippling economic and financial sanctions for 50ys now but they still took out both little Satan (Israel) and big Satan (America).

DomPerignon:
Did they complain to you?

Iran has been on crippling economic and financial sanctions for 50ys now but they still took out both little Satan (Israel) and big Satan (America).

Jangbajantis:
Ayatollah didn't have a chance to bleat "Allahu Snackbar!" before he was blown to shreds. They're still looking for his nose.

Jangbajantis:
Exactly! Some people mistake restraint for weakness every single time.

Gotocourt:
Only internal rebellion will save Iran. The IRGC mullahs need to go🤷🏿. 51% GDP gone under two months 😥, that's massive. $250B USD ain't small.
Well, President Donald Trump said he won't send negotiating team again for a stressful 15hr trip to Pakistan, that the Iranian should contact them through a phone call

esnbrutality:
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Jakarta:
Yes, US doesn't need the strait but other nations do. Are you telling me that the US don't have other alternatives to make Iran bow, instead of blocking the strait? Why not open the straits and focus more on block Iran's ports?

The US is and will remain the world power at least for the foreseeable future no doubt about that. I'm a firm US supporter but being ur supporter doesn't translate to you pooing in my mouth while I swallow it and continue shouting ride on sir your poo is very delicious.

mayor1814:
Terrorist sympathizers don suffer oo...


They detest hearing truthful and bitter gists of how Iran is losing woefully economically and on d military front... Tell them iran is losing millions of dollars due to blockade, they form amnesia; tell them Iran has lost his military generals and supreme leaders, they console themselves with Iran standing up to USA...


Now give them fake news that netanyahu is dead or USA military ships are up in flames, and have been captured by Iran, u go see them typing with joy and confidence
These terrorist sympathizers too mumu

MrPOTUS:
Baba Iran is the one blocking the strait. Charging fee for passage which is against international laws.

But you're here blaming the US

Once Iran stops it nonsense, the US will move away.

Jakarta:
So the best way to cure madness is being mad too?

Jakarta:
So the best way to cure madness is being mad too?

Jangbajantis:
Exactly! Some people mistake restraint for weakness every single time.

When the US first called for allies to help secure the strait, many loud Nairaland “analysts” and terror sympathisers mocked it as begging. They thought patience meant America had run out of options. Many clowns chanted "Iran is winning! Iran is winning!!"

Now stronger action is taken and suddenly they're quiet.

That is the problem with fake analysts, especially on Nairaland, they celebrate diplomacy as weakness, then cry foul when hard power enters the chat.

Baxilexi:
Isreal used more than 200,000 bombs in Gaza, and some people bought the fake news that the US has run out of missiles.

Anyway, when this war is done the tactical ingenuity and superior weaponry applied/used to avoid minimal civilian casualties will be studied for decades.

Hegeseth said "We've got no shortage of munitions. Our stockpiles of defensive and offensive weapons allow us to sustain this campaign as long as we need to." . And people must understand that the US military is also keeping an eye on other enemies would try to take advantage of the situation. In brief, there are enough weapons to take on others.

Baxilexi:
Isreal used more than 200,000 bombs in Gaza, and some people bought the fake news that the US has run out of missiles.

Anyway, when this war is done the tactical ingenuity and superior weaponry applied/used to avoid minimal civilian casualties will be studied for decades.

Hegeseth said "We've got no shortage of munitions. Our stockpiles of defensive and offensive weapons allow us to sustain this campaign as long as we need to." . And people must understand that the US military is also keeping an eye on other enemies would try to take advantage of the situation. In brief, there are enough weapons to take on others.