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re: UK will not provide support for US blockade

Posted on 4/12/26 at 2:59 pm to
Posted by Eurocat
Member since Apr 2004
17155 posts
Posted on 4/12/26 at 2:59 pm to
Why would they want to blockade the strait?

Why does Trump want to do that too? Just yesterday wasnt the USA saying it should be open?
Posted by IMSA_Fan
Member since Jul 2024
814 posts
Posted on 4/12/26 at 3:01 pm to
Hypothetically to cripple the Iranian economy more than it is already crippled
Posted by HagaDaga
Member since Oct 2020
7675 posts
Posted on 4/12/26 at 3:01 pm to
Trump's TS response post..."Hola Argentina...the Falklands are prime for the taking."
Posted by Miketheseventh
Member since Dec 2017
7024 posts
Posted on 4/12/26 at 3:04 pm to
I don’t think these people realize that Trump has all the cards. I wonder how much money we pour into the UK every year. I think that will stop or at the very least make them regret this action. I mean non action
Posted by Nikki_T
Restoring a Datsun 280Z
Member since Feb 2021
744 posts
Posted on 4/12/26 at 3:16 pm to
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Oh, and their navy is in shambles! They can't help us!


The last time they agreed to send a ship, they discovered so many issues it took a while just to get it back to seaworthy condition. It's best they stay out of the way.
This post was edited on 4/12/26 at 3:29 pm
Posted by HagaDaga
Member since Oct 2020
7675 posts
Posted on 4/12/26 at 3:38 pm to
quote:

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman urged President Trump not to back down from this moment of consequence and to eliminate the Iranian threat once and for all. MbS is about as close to a Middle East pragmatist as you can find.
but Israel, no??

I wonder how the starmer mbs meeting turned out
Posted by BrianKellysbuyout
Member since Nov 2025
1512 posts
Posted on 4/12/26 at 3:45 pm to
That's fine, UK ships are free to pass through the strait on their own, unless they're paying Iran for safe passage. Then they'll have to go around.
Posted by WheyCheddar
Member since Aug 2024
1400 posts
Posted on 4/12/26 at 3:47 pm to
Whose a good boyyyyyyyyyy???
Posted by wdhalgren
Member since May 2013
5166 posts
Posted on 4/12/26 at 3:51 pm to
quote:

Why does Trump want to do that too? Just yesterday wasnt the USA saying it should be open?


According to the statement this morning, the plan is to stop all shipping until they can clear any mines and then open it up.

As an aside, what do you think about the EU backing Iran membership on a UN committee for Women's rights and terrorism prevention? There's a thread about it if you'd like to weigh in.

LINK
Posted by loogaroo
Welsh
Member since Dec 2005
41930 posts
Posted on 4/12/26 at 3:53 pm to
UK is controlled by Muslims now.
Posted by wdhalgren
Member since May 2013
5166 posts
Posted on 4/12/26 at 4:01 pm to
quote:

UK is controlled by Muslims now.


I'm not sure if they're controlled by Muslims, or by someone who doesn't have their best interests in mind. Either way, I have a hard time believing they'll be a reliable US ally in the future.
Posted by boxcar willie
kenner
Member since Mar 2011
16171 posts
Posted on 4/12/26 at 4:06 pm to
why would they support our idiot in charge in any way? All countries should distance themselves (as they are) from this corrupt moronic administration and its stupid policies.
Posted by CastleBravo
Rapid City, SD
Member since Sep 2013
1760 posts
Posted on 4/12/26 at 4:14 pm to
"UK is not capable of providing support for US blockade"

Fixed it for you.
Posted by aTmTexas Dillo
East Texas Lake
Member since Sep 2018
23869 posts
Posted on 4/12/26 at 4:16 pm to
They don't want no troubles.
Posted by Good Times
Hill top in Tn
Member since Nov 2007
24834 posts
Posted on 4/12/26 at 4:24 pm to
Which is worse for the uk image?

1.Refuse to help
Or
2.Have to admit that they don’t have the ability.
Posted by Neutral Underground
Member since Mar 2024
3255 posts
Posted on 4/12/26 at 4:26 pm to
Fck the RedCoats. As far as I am concerned. The Government of the Uk is our enemy. The peoplebare still cool though.
Posted by Gifman
Clearwater Beach, FL
Member since Jan 2021
18751 posts
Posted on 4/12/26 at 4:27 pm to
They’re an Islamic island. Why would they help us?
Posted by Feelthebarn
Lower Alabama
Member since Nov 2012
3725 posts
Posted on 4/12/26 at 4:29 pm to
They only have 1 boat, and its in the shop
Posted by Narax
Member since Jan 2023
7755 posts
Posted on 4/12/26 at 4:30 pm to
Butthurt from not allowing them to give up Diego Garcia to a bunch of Muslim scam artists.
Posted by cadillacattack
the ATL
Member since May 2020
10652 posts
Posted on 4/12/26 at 4:33 pm to
… or #3
Your island is running critically low on fuel reserves.

By seeming to deny the US any support, Britain is aligning with Iranian requests in order to be permitted safe passage eventually. It’s a bad look for Britain
This post was edited on 4/12/26 at 4:49 pm
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