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5. This isn't WWIII

Sat Jun 21, 2025, 09:25 PM

Jun 21

Iran is a 3rd rate power. It’s idiotic to attack them for literally no reason. But this likely won’t be the start of a huge conflict.

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I think we're in it deep and with this inept leadership Deuxcents Jun 21 #1

me neither stillcool Jun 21 #2

I am not going to watch this asshole tonight LetMyPeopleVote Jun 21 #3

This isn't WWIII Johnny2X2X Jun 21 #5

I'm not going to listen either. greatauntoftriplets Jun 21 #6

I beg to differ, MarineCombatEngineer Jun 21 #7

bingo WarGamer Jun 21 #12

You think China and Russia are going to come to Iran's aid? Fiendish Thingy Jun 21 #8

Nobody's coming to Iran's aid. This is not WWIII Arazi Jun 21 #9

If and when WW3 happens, it won't be over Iran. Boomerproud Jun 21 #14

Actually what they're likely to do is let the US get bogged down Vogon_Glory Jun 21 #10

There won't be an invading ground force. Igel Jun 21 #16

For years to come?? ShadesOfBlue Jun 21 #18

China WILL stay out DUU Jun 21 #15

China and Russia never do anything ShadesOfBlue Jun 21 #17

I think russia will be very happy about rising oil prices. Crunchy Frog Jun 22 #21

...and a blocked Strait of Hormuz. roamer65 Jun 22 #22