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OC375

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1. Control?

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Mon Mar 16, 2026, 07:41 AM

Mar 16

Hostage is actually more accurate. They’re threatening to attack and kill civilian sailors in it. “Back off, or the economy gets it!” There’s a difference. By their standards, Israel controls Iran.

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Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could raise consumer prices across the board [View all] BumRushDaShow Mar 16 OP

Control? OC375 Mar 16 #1

Prices are already high from the tariffs. Irish_Dem Mar 16 #2

Locking per Host Consensus. Not Late Breaking News. Feature Piece. GP6971 Mar 16 #3