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[-] [email protected] 53 points 2 years ago

Iran has been trying to evade sanctions and continue selling its oil abroad, while the U.S. and its allies have been seizing cargoes since 2019 after the country’s nuclear deal allowing the trade collapsed.

Literally high seas piracy.

[-] [email protected] 29 points 2 years ago

And when Iran retaliates the US media reports that Iran seizes American cargo ships for no reason.

[-] [email protected] 17 points 2 years ago

When the government does it, it's not illegal.

Also if the government allows a private entity to do it, it's not piracy, it's privateering.

[-] [email protected] 9 points 2 years ago

No, this is called letter of Marque, distinct from piracy 🏴‍☠️

[-] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago

Rules-Based International Order biden-troll

[-] [email protected] 16 points 2 years ago

Rules for thee and not for me!

[-] [email protected] 11 points 2 years ago
[-] [email protected] 13 points 2 years ago

They claim to be pro-LGBTQ, but support North Korea, Russia, China, and Iran 🤣🤣

[-] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago

Yeah it's shameful that they use the queer community to spread their lies while supporting authoritarian governments that crush human rights.

[-] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago

Why oh why aren't you taking me seriously! Didn't you see my oversized emoji?!

[-] [email protected] -2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I find that incredibly confusing. Wouldn't they realize that even if they were the staunchest supporters of those regimes, they'd still be seen as an enemy for being LGBTQ?

[-] [email protected] -3 points 2 years ago

How else would you suggest to enforce sanctions? Our are people suggestion the US send in troops? Our does the world just support these regimes?

[-] [email protected] -2 points 2 years ago
[-] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago

Thanks for the definition. So what is your solution or does the world just trade with these nations regardless what they do?

[-] [email protected] -2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

It's pretty clear I think all sanctions should be ended. All sanctions ever do is hurt the people.

"Solution". There isn't a way for us to force Iran to change. That has to come from within. Sanctions don't do that - siege warfare just forces everyone in Iran to hunker down and endure Western aggression, with the poorest being hurt the worst. The solution is peace.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

So keep trying and keeping those governments in power and wealth. Makes sense.

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