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Iran re-closed the Strait of Hormuz Friday instead of heading to Switzerland for nuclear negotiations, citing Israel’s refusal to pull forces out of southern Lebanon and US forces’ ongoing presence in the region.

In a statement read over maritime radio channels, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the US was in violation of the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, which President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed Wednesday.

“Since Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon, the complete lifting of the naval blockade, and the withdrawal of American terrorist forces from the Persian Gulf and the region are among the main conditions of the agreement between Iran and the United States, the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until these conditions are met,” it said. “All ships are requested, for the sake of their security and safety, not to approach the Strait of Hormuz. Any vessel that defies this directive will be targeted.”

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[–] Nouvellalia@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I'm sorry, maybe I misspoke. You seem to believe I'm pro America or think America is full of ubermench or something. Please see my original statement "there are no good guys here".

trump isn't "playing 4d chess" he's just doing the simple routine he always does, destroying the ~~company~~ country on purpose, while distracting from it and pretending he's not doin it on purpose, to avoid legal culpability in the ensuing court battles. It's literally all he's ever done, why would this be different?

You mention Vietnam. The huge money sink that made trillions for defense contractors at the expense of American and Vietnamese lives? The one that worked the already organized youth back home into fruitlessly attacking a situation instead of the government and corporate structures they set out to change in the first place?

America hasn't won a war since WWII, and this is on purpose. They are just replaying that time in WWII when they got addicted to all the money they could make through chaos and terror. This isn't because America is a genius who could totally win if they wanted. It's because they are an addict stripping copper from every building they come across, and sleeping in a dumpster.

These aren't excuses. These are the base motivations of America.

Anyway, I'm not going to argue with you about Iran's intentions. If you think they're being altruistic, that's beyond my abilities to convince you otherwise. I would love you to see America's real face though.

[–] content_educator_94@thelemmy.club 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

My bad dude I had totally misinterpreted what you were saying, you're good mate I apologize for coming at you

I don't think any country is altruistic, most nation states act in their own self interest and maybe that of close allies but usually even that is transactional assistance for trade partners and favors in the future