from MicroWave@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 19 Jun 15:48
https://lemmy.world/post/48370998
Iran re-closed the Strait of Hormuz Friday instead of heading to Switzerland for nuclear negotiations, citing Israel’s refusal to pull forces out of southern Lebanon and US forces’ ongoing presence in the region.
In a statement read over maritime radio channels, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the US was in violation of the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, which President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed Wednesday.
“Since Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon, the complete lifting of the naval blockade, and the withdrawal of American terrorist forces from the Persian Gulf and the region are among the main conditions of the agreement between Iran and the United States, the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until these conditions are met,” it said. “All ships are requested, for the sake of their security and safety, not to approach the Strait of Hormuz. Any vessel that defies this directive will be targeted.”
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id say this is 3d chess but its more like being a nation-state 101. Iran expertly played israel and america off eachother to get exactly what they wanted and give neither america or israel anything, all while driving a wedge between these two assholes.
it would be impressive if they pulled this off against highly-capable nations with well developed diplomatic corps. As it stands it kind of feels mean to big up Iran for dunking on what are effectively two asshole toddlers screaming about their toys
American diplomacy had been obliterated in past 10 years
Israel isn’t gonna stop
I concur. Putin is a bad guy. Trump is a bad guy. Nethanyahu is a bad human (just for once I misuse the word human)
did not help either
This moron can’t stop running his mouth. A person like this can’t handle diplomacy - his fragile egomania will always get in the way.
Let’s see these “no limits” against Israel, hmm?
Unconditional surrender, for the US, I suppose?
Hopefully this helps drive a big wedge between Israel and the US. Lets stop giving them any weapons and aid. Tired of my tax dollars supporting a rich country dead set on genocide. Israel can handle their own affairs.
Hopefully when American strategic reserves run dry, America goes into a depression and collapses!
USA and UK created Israel for a reason, and they’re fine with Israel’s actions.
Israel is doing what it was created to do.
While this seems plausible — likely even — it appears this is only being reported by the NY Post, a known neonazi propaganda rag. I would wait for more confirmation.
When you negotiate with lying egomaniacal assholes who never say the same thing twice … what do you expect is going to happen?
TBF the didn’t say they were surprised.
While I can’t root for any party involved in this, I have to say I’m really glad to see someone is holding America by the balls big time.
This whole thing is stupid as fuck.
I’ve got no special love for Israel, but they are still an independent country that is not obligated to do as we ask.
Trump made a deal that promises they’ll do something- a promise he had no standing to make. That’s like if I promised everyone reading this thread that if you upvote me, Elon Musk will give you a million dollars. I have no authority to make that promise because Elon never agreed to it, and he’s not bound by my statements.
And since apparently Israel never agreed to this, and in fact said openly they don’t agree, this whole deal was bullshit from the start.
Hope we didn’t send the money yet…
On the bright side, green energy is looking better and better each day the straight remains closed.
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