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The United States of America is in serious discussions with A NEW, AND MORE REASONABLE, REGIME to end our Military Operations in Iran. Great progress has been made but, if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached, which it probably will be, and if the Hormuz Strait is not immediately “Open for Business,” we will conclude our lovely “stay” in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island (and possibly all desalinization plants!), which we have purposefully not yet “touched.” This will be in retribution for our many soldiers, and others, that Iran has butchered and killed over the old Regime’s 47 year “Reign of Terror.” Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP

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[–] lemmyng@lemmy.world 9 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Y'know, for someone who supposedly already totally destroyed Iran's nuclear infrastructure, it sure is weird to hear him say he's gonna totally destroy Iran's nuclear infrastructure. Almost as if he didn't actually totally destroy Iran's nuclear infrastructure.

But what do I know? I'm not in the Epstein Files over a million times.

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 3 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

They did not destroy nuclear infrastructure like power plants, What they claimed to have destroyed was the Iranian ability to develop a nuclear bomb, which they also claimed they destroyed 9 months ago.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_United_States_strikes_on_Iranian_nuclear_sites

destroying nuclear power plants is a war crime, so Trump is threatening to commit more war crimes. Like when they attacked during peace negotiations, and bombing civilian targets like the school where more than a 100 children were killed.

But what do I know? I’m also not in the Epstein Files over a million times.

[–] driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br 26 points 12 hours ago (2 children)

possibly all desalinization plants!

Casually admitting planning of war crimes. Waiting for the "international community" to denounce Iran when they respond accordingly.

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 1 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

Which would lead to Iran attacking them in the Arab countries, and Iran can actually manage without those plants as they have water resources to cover 90% of their needs. The Arab countries are 10 times more dependent, and would run out of water in less than 14 days without those plants. UAE and Saudi Arabia are really not habitable countries without desalination plants.

If USA attack desalination plants, they will only make it worse.

[–] Asafum@lemmy.world 7 points 10 hours ago

The world is a fucking joke. It's so depressing...

Clowns all the way down...

War crimes punishment:

[–] Soulphite@reddthat.com 14 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

It's pathetic watching this asshole squirm and run about breaking everything because him and his other asshole friend decided to stick their hand in a hornets nest looking for honey. Dumb fucking assholes. You fucked up.

[–] paper_moon@lemmy.world 5 points 11 hours ago

They're still gettin' honey though, while the rest of us get stung. Him and his friends gets to buy the dip, or sell the top every time he decides to open his god damn mouth.

[–] breezeblock@lemmy.ca 5 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

I still haven’t forgotten about the Epstein files

[–] Flying_Lynx@lemmy.ml 1 points 9 hours ago

Tell me more.

[–] DarkDecay@lemmy.world 2 points 8 hours ago (2 children)

Is he planning on becoming president of Iran? Cause that would totally obliterate the country. No bombing necessary, just shit leadership, subpar policies and a complete lack of economic understanding

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 3 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

Yes about 14 days ago he claimed he wanted to lead Iran together with a new more cooperative Ayatollah.
My thought was exactly the same, that it would be a sure way to destroy Iran. 🤣
But of course Iran would never agree to that.

For now Trump has destroyed NATO, he has ruined just about all alliances, he has undermined democracy both in USA and the world for instance by helping Russia, and constantly undermining international law. He is currently destroying the American economy, and is even pushing for a global recession with his war on Iran.
And while doing all that, he has also managed to destroy the worlds image of USA as a military super power. Exactly like Putin did for Russia with his failed "3 day" invasion of Ukraine.

The enemies of USA must be so tired of winning by now. 🤡

[–] I_Jedi@lemmy.today 2 points 8 hours ago

"And I will be instituting a strong new religion, here in Iran. I, Donald Trump, am your God. All the mosques here will now be dedicated to worshiping me. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"

[–] GutterRat42@lemmy.world 6 points 11 hours ago

The art of the deal guy cannot secure a deal. Shame he didn't read the art of the war, though.

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 2 points 10 hours ago

These are the angry outbursts of a moronic leader that doesn't hold any of the cards.