i won't doompost because this deal will probably be violated as soon as it is reached, if israel and US don't start bombing before that, but no reparations and no toll (no chance with oman involved) with no sanction removal (there's absolutely no way the "agree on nuclear issue" will happen at all) while the economy is getting turbofucked setting the stage for probably another round of israeli riots in the fall, there's really not a lot to be optimistic about.

[–] Evilsandwichman@hexbear.net 16 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Honestly how do you negotiate with people who don't believe in negotiations; if America and Israel wouldn't negotiate when they're in a position of strength, then they're just trying to con you when they do it from a position of weakness/equality. Neither the US government nor Israel believe in negotiations

[–] daniyeg@hexbear.net 5 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

that is part of the issue. not only they don't want to negotiate, they don't understand negotiating. they are removeds, if you are strong they push you if you are weak they push harder. anything besides this was not a realistic option. the first time hormuz was declared open IRGC immediately closed it because trump tweeted thanks but the blockade will stay, so hopefully if any violations happen they will use their leverage again.