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70sEraVet

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21. "one day after the operation began"

Reply to bluestarone (Reply #9)

Wed May 6, 2026, 12:33 AM

5 hrs ago

Let me guess -- none of the stranded ships ventured into the Strait to see if trump could (or would) protect them from Iranian attacks.
He threw a 'Protection' party, and nobody came!

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