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8. And it isn't as if supertankers can take evasive action

Sat Mar 14, 2026, 10:20 PM

13 hrs ago

They are as slow as ... supertankers. Sitting ducks.

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Like COVID, this will all be over by April IronLionZion 14 hrs ago #1

The British are not coming. paleotn 14 hrs ago #3

Always the asshole Mblaze 14 hrs ago #4

Gee. LilElf70 14 hrs ago #5

Iran can hit the strait from anywhere in their country IronLionZion 13 hrs ago #7

And it isn't as if supertankers can take evasive action Bluetus 13 hrs ago #8

And if they can hit a tanker, they can hit the escort as well. dalton99a 13 hrs ago #10

When do they start stirring the big vats of koolaid? struggle4progress 13 hrs ago #11