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US war on Iran | Megathread for Week 13 of 2026 (europe.pub)

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[–] darkernations@lemmygrad.ml 12 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

It's rational, just not for us: https://xcancel.com/bidetmarxman/status/2034798211039465549

(However, it doesn't mean they will necessarily escape the conclusion you have said)

[–] chesmotorcycle@lemmygrad.ml 10 points 1 week ago

True, it makes sense as a last ditch effort for a declining empire to try taking out a major adversary (that isn't China, since it's too late for that). But this specific tactic at this specific time? I hope they get what they've brought upon themselves, with 500 years of interest.