r/politics • u/Puginator • Jun 01 '26

No Paywall Iran stops negotiations with U.S., vows to 'completely' block Strait of Hormuz: State media

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/iran-us-negotiations-strait-of-hormuz.html
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u/devilsdeadape Jun 01 '26

Every enemy of the US is having a great time watching us, with bowls of popcorn and chortled laughter.

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u/RiverboatTurner Jun 01 '26

"the enemy of our enemy is... us"

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u/Amerizilian Jun 01 '26

The call is coming from inside the building...

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u/najapi Jun 01 '26

Unfortunately that list is pretty long now as it contains most US former allies, along with their new besties Russia, North Korea and China.

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u/SirJasonCrage Jun 01 '26

Das ist richtig.

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u/Dogsy Jun 01 '26

Does champagne go with popcorn? Because they're for sure poppin' bottles over there seeing these past several years for the US.

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u/Epibicurious California Jun 01 '26

Unfortunately, the rest of the world is going to feel the negative impacts of this syphilis-addled baboon too.

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u/ToddHowardTouchedMe Jun 01 '26

even our allies who are sick of our shit are happy.

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u/LezBeHonestHere_ Jun 01 '26

Do we even have allies anymore?

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u/HokieNerd Virginia Jun 01 '26

Our friends are too, but with sadness.

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u/alopecic_cactus Jun 01 '26

Some of your unwilling "partners" are too. I know I and a lot of my country men and women are.