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[–] GracesArms@lemmygrad.ml 21 points 2 days ago (4 children)

Donald Trump's latest post on Truth Social -

Many Countries, especially those who are affected by Iran’s attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending War Ships, in conjunction with the United States of America, to keep the Strait open and safe. We have already destroyed 100% of Iran’s Military capability, but it’s easy for them to send a drone or two, drop a mine, or deliver a close range missile somewhere along, or in, this Waterway, no matter how badly defeated they are. Hopefully China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and others, that are affected by this artificial constraint, will send Ships to the area so that the Hormuz Strait will no longer be a threat by a Nation that has been totally decapitated. In the meantime, the United States will be bombing the hell out of the shoreline, and continually shooting Iranian Boats and Ships out of the water. One way or the other, we will soon get the Hormuz Strait OPEN, SAFE, and FREE! President DONALD J. TRUMP

[–] 201dberg@lemmygrad.ml 24 points 2 days ago (3 children)

The sheer desperation to keep up his earlier lies that their military is gone. lol. "Their drones and bombs have nothing to do with their military."

[–] GracesArms@lemmygrad.ml 24 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Here in the UK he recently pissed off the right wing mob by saying our forces in Afghanistan stood far back from the fighting.(not true. Wish it was). Then after our spineless slug of a prime minister sent a ship he said it was too little too late and he didn't need help with a war he had already won. Now he's asking us to help protect the strait. Hopefully even the dumbest amongst our citizens find this fucking hilarious.

[–] bennieandthez@lemmygrad.ml 21 points 2 days ago

Yeah lol, their capabilities are destroyed which means we will still spend millions movilizing our military to escort these tankers.

[–] cwtshycwtsh@lemmygrad.ml 15 points 2 days ago

The USA be like: "It's just a flesh wound."

[–] bennieandthez@lemmygrad.ml 21 points 2 days ago

Must be really efficient to move up hundreds of tons of military aircraft and ships to escort tankers lol

[–] GracesArms@lemmygrad.ml 10 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Latest update from this fucking buffoon. His desperation is increasing by the hour

*The United States of America has beaten and completely decimated Iran, both Militarily, Economically, and in every other way, but the Countries of the World that receive Oil through the Hormuz Strait must take care of that passage, and we will help — A LOT! The U.S. will also coordinate with those Countries so that everything goes quickly, smoothly, and well. This should have always been a team effort, and now it will be — It will bring the World together toward Harmony, Security, and Everlasting Peace! President DONALD J. TRUMP *

[–] Malkhodr@lemmygrad.ml 10 points 2 days ago

Fake.

He didn't write "THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION ON THIS MATTER"

This is sleepy Joe Biden managing to get a hold of Don's Truth Social account and shitposting.

[–] ComradePupIvy@lemmygrad.ml 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Why would China join in, not only have they reportedly been aiding Iran, but Iran lets them use the Strait last I heard.

[–] prof_tincoa@lemmygrad.ml 7 points 2 days ago

He's talking to his followers, not to people who can evaluate the level of bullshit in his statements.