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4MikeEcho replied to the thread Live Conflict Israel-US vs Iran War (2026).

That is 1/3rd of whats needed to sustain a population of that size. So no bombing indiscrimnately and making orphans and putting a bit...

Apr 14, 2026
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4MikeEcho replied to the thread Live Conflict Israel-US vs Iran War (2026).

At least the missiles are not flying but a blockade on top of a blockade has started. Technically, this is not a blockade from the US...

Apr 13, 2026
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4MikeEcho replied to the thread Live Conflict Israel-US vs Iran War (2026).

Calling them Houthis is like calling US MAGA. They are the controlling force. I follow you on #2, in the world of INternational Law.

Apr 13, 2026
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4MikeEcho replied to the thread Live Conflict Israel-US vs Iran War (2026).

Was Yemen in its right then to block all shipping access through Mandab?

Apr 13, 2026
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4MikeEcho replied to the thread Live Conflict Israel-US vs Iran War (2026).

Its a pipeline : a 1000 mile desert pipeline is just as easy to destroy as a ship going through a 20 mile waterway. That pipeline is not...

Apr 12, 2026
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4MikeEcho replied to the thread Pakistan UAE pulls US$3.5 billion from Pakistan after Iran war mediation.

About a decade ago when UAE was being handled its tail by Yemenis, they demanded (not requested) Pakistan help them. This is the same...

Apr 12, 2026
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4MikeEcho replied to the thread Live Conflict Israel-US vs Iran War (2026).

I think you are making a big assumption that this administration is as well informed as the neo-con Bush one was where you have...

Apr 12, 2026
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4MikeEcho replied to the thread Casual Discussion Introduction.

thanks for the welcome and looking forward to learning / contributing

Apr 12, 2026
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4MikeEcho replied to the thread Live Conflict Israel-US vs Iran War (2026).

That agreement was put in to protect Saudi Arabia against an attack, and defensive in nature (it was a mutual defense treaty). But when...

Apr 12, 2026
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4MikeEcho replied to the thread Live Conflict Israel-US vs Iran War (2026).

Last week we threatened to wipe them off the map if they didn't open the straits. Now we will do their job for them so they can divert...

Apr 12, 2026
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4MikeEcho replied to the thread Live Conflict Israel-US vs Iran War (2026).

China has half of its energy not tied to oil. And like with COVID, it is not a domecracy so it can put draconian measures in place to...

Apr 12, 2026
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4MikeEcho replied to the thread Live Conflict Israel-US vs Iran War (2026).

These may have worked in the days of artillery and infantry battles where a by-pass is needed. A pipeline is just as exposed to a...

Apr 12, 2026
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4MikeEcho replied to the thread Live Conflict Israel-US vs Iran War (2026).

I agree but that does not answer why it has not been the subject of sustained attacks by Iran. It would seem at least as important for...

Apr 9, 2026
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4MikeEcho replied to the thread Live Conflict Israel-US vs Iran War (2026).

A few pondering points. There is no article or even theories I have surfaced, so I ask here to see what people's ideas are. There were...

Apr 9, 2026
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4MikeEcho replied to the thread Live Conflict Israel-US vs Iran War (2026).

One thing this President is not capable of predictibility. The GCC arabs promised to invest several $Trillion in the US, and whole set...

Apr 9, 2026

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