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Aussie105

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3. Iran is well versed on the tensions in the Middle East as well as . . .

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Mon Mar 16, 2026, 02:43 AM

Monday

its importance to the world as a crude oil source and export centre.

It has been expecting initiation of hostilities by Israel backed up by the US and were well prepared to respond.

Trump on the other hand, expected them to cave in as soon as he said 'BOOOO!' and now doesn't know what to do in the current situation.