• Zombie-Mantis@lemmy.world
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        13 days ago

        So, it’s rightful self-defence.

        The straits would be open, as they were before, had they not murdered the leader and his family and slaughter an elementary school in the middle of ongoing negotiations.

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          13 days ago

          Self defence only includes the person attacking you.

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            13 days ago

            Are you referencing the Saudis? They’re hosting the American bases used to attack Iran. If they don’t want the heat, they can ask America to withdraw it’s bullseyes from their countries. Until then, America’s base; hosts will remain valid targets.

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              13 days ago

              No I’m not referencing the Saudi’s in my previous comments. They fall under “one of the countries” in my original comment. I’m referring to the ships they shot that were completely unrelated to the conflict. They also attacked counties unrelated to the conflict.

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                13 days ago

                Alright, that’s fairly reasonable for the Saudis then. I’ve seen a few people suggest they aren’t involved before. As for the ships… They’re not unrelated, they’re entering warzone with prior warning. That’s what a military blockade is, it’s their primary lever against the USA and its allies. It’s unfortunate that they feel the need to pull that lever, but they’re only doing so under extreme duress from America and Israel. There was even a framework for them to pass through safely, which was repeatedly violated at the behest of the American administration.