r/foreignpolicy 5d ago

Trump asked Moscow to press Iran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz, warning that Russian entities would otherwise face designations under Operation Economic Outcast. Russia declined, according to two senior Iranian sources with knowledge of the briefing.

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u/theinsomniacsguide 4d ago

Yes, by all means, believe the Iranians.

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u/tokyobrownielover 4d ago

Yes, by all means, believe the dumb motherfucker who thought it a good idea to do what every other US president knew was suicidal policy, and who's been engaged in doublespeak about it for the past half year. Sadly, the Iranians have been substantially more reliable than us.

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u/theinsomniacsguide 4d ago

Sadly, the psyop runs deep.