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Jim__

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11. "The U.S. president said countries that benefit from the shipping route should help secure it. "

Reply to Zorro (Original post)

Sun Mar 15, 2026, 10:13 PM

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It's been secure throughout modern times. Until Trump the jackass screwed it up. Make Trump's resignation the prerequisite to helping keep the Strait open.

From an AI query:

Previous Threats: Iran has frequently threatened to close the strait during tensions, particularly during the 1980s "Tanker War," but the 2026 crisis represents an unprecedented, extended halt of traffic in modern times.

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Trump warns NATO, presses China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz, FT reports [View all] Zorro Sunday OP

"I broke it, therefore you must fix it" - They all should tell the asshole to go fuck himself dalton99a Sunday #1

Especially that he started a war of tariffs with all of them and insulted them Justice matters. Sunday #9

Why is shithole threatening NATO?................ Lovie777 Sunday #2

Of course China is rapidly transitioning to renewables - away from fossil fuels. erronis Sunday #3

IQ47 knows that China has zero windmills/farms. They just have AI to make people think they do. AZJonnie 19 hrs ago #15

China is getting oil now gab13by13 Sunday #4

+1. Today: dalton99a Sunday #5

His minions are still too afraid to tell him Ilsa Sunday #6

I hope they all... 2naSalit Sunday #7

He is going to take China's side on Taiwan JI7 Sunday #8

This has nothing to do with NATO leftstreet Sunday #10

"The U.S. president said countries that benefit from the shipping route should help secure it. " Jim__ Sunday #11

Trumpazoid Hegseth bombed Kharg Island. pfitz59 Sunday #12

He didn't bomb the oil part gab13by13 Sunday #13

What a pathetic LOSER Fiendish Thingy Sunday #14