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Iran to close Strait of Hormuz, strike twice as many targets in response to any US attack (www.presstv.ir)

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[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

how so? iran can rebuild infrastructure, and also destroy theirs.

the us can't wrangle back control of the strait which is an important part of fueling the petrodollar. if the rumors are correct, both their oil and missile reserves are dwindling.

pride precedes the fall.