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SomewhereInTheMiddle

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28. He could just declare victory and stop bombing ...

Reply to SSJVegeta (Reply #3)

Tue Mar 17, 2026, 03:05 AM

17 hrs ago

He could end the war any time he wants - at least for America - by just stopping.

The Israelis could continue to bomb on their own - but that would not be us and if the old man really didn't want to be involved any more, he could stop supplying Israeli arms.

The Iranians might continue to hit US installations in the area - but they would be smarter to not incite renewed attacks.

Basically, the old man could stop the war any time with a word or simple inaction. That IS his power.

But I'm betting he won't until he sees it is in his best personal interest to do so. Or he gets bored and attracted by another shiny ... Oh!

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