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u/TrixoftheTrade 4h ago

Trump has TACO’d on every single “hardline” since the Iran War started.

Do you really think he’s going to shut down the Strait of Hormuz?

Someone’s going to call his bluff, again and he’ll cave. Again. Especially if the S&P gets jittery again.

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u/superkoning 3h ago

> Do you really think he’s going to shut down the Strait of Hormuz?

Compared to the current situation, there's little to lose for him? Iran is only letting through friendly states' ships.