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I haven’t seen indications that France is ready to join the US in attacking Iran. Having a force presence to protect European interests against whatever fallout ensues is probably a good decision though.
At least I hope that’s what’s happening.
If they want to protect European interests they need to kick the US the fuck out of the Gulf.
Great. Europe is enabling the US and Cheeto Mussolini madness.
Drones were launched toward an EU nation (Cyprus). As an ally and one of the main EU military powers, France couldn't just turn a blind eye.
Oh I didn't think of it thay way. I suppose this is showing my ignorance but I didn't realize Cyprus was even in the EU
It is a member since 2004, adopted the euro as its official currency since 2008.
But it is in a rather complicated situation since half of its territory is occupied by Türkiye (Turkey).
Thanks for telling me that. I did already know about the territorial issues but not the EU situation so that gives me a much better understanding.
I didn't realize Cyprus was even in the EU
"It's complicated"
Always. Almost every government is involved, bought, or silenced by now. In terms of imperialism, Epstein, global fascism, age verification, etc...
I don’t think blaming the Europeans for this mess is credible.
They need to focus what assets they have to defend their interests.
What interests? They have no business in the gulf. Fucking france still thinks it's an empire.
They have citizens they need to keep alive and to do that they need fuel and food
Those are their interests
Around the oil supply a perimeter create.