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Irish_Dem

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2. I thought Trump and Hegseth held all the cards?

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Tue Apr 7, 2026, 01:56 PM

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The strongest military in the world is being outsmarted by much lower ranked militaries.

Who would've thought such a thing could happen.
The generals who were fired probably thought of it.

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Iran threatens Bab al-Mandeb closure: How would that affect world trade? [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Tuesday OP

Well, well leftstreet Tuesday #1

I thought Trump and Hegseth held all the cards? Irish_Dem Tuesday #2

I think trump and his minions were surprised that Iran had more than camels 🐫 and swords. Srkdqltr Tuesday #3

Houthis are going to have a tougher time of pulling that off. maxsolomon Tuesday #4

All they need to achieve are hits on a couple of ships. WestMichRad Tuesday #5

Yes, that's all they need. maxsolomon Tuesday #6

Why would it be harder for them? WestMichRad Tuesday #7

Yemen's drones and missile stores have been under attack for a year-plus. maxsolomon Tuesday #8