The full tweet referenced by the article:

If Iran does anything that stops the flow of Oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States of America TWENTY TIMES HARDER than they have been hit thus far. Additionally, we will take out easily destroyable targets that will make it virtually impossible for Iran to ever be built back, as a Nation, again — Death, Fire, and Fury will reign upon them — But I hope, and pray, that it does not happen! This is a gift from the United States of America to China, and all of those Nations that heavily use the Hormuz Strait. Hopefully, it is a gesture that will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

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  • NotASharkInAManSuit@lemmy.world
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    “If you do this then we will keep doing exactly what we are currently doing, but if you stop and work with us on this then we promise to keep doing what we are currently doing.”

    A masterclass in negotiating and de-escalating. We’re not living in a farce.

  • captainlezbian@lemmy.world
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    The thing about going all in from the start every time is that you have no means to escalate. All threats become obvious bluffs

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      We have nukes. Trump is desperate for ANYTHING to make his mark. Being the first president since Truman to deploy one would be something I could see him doing.

      • I_Jedi@lemmy.todayOP
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        1 month ago

        He’s definitely the sort of guy who would nuke the world just to stay out of prison.

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          He is the antichrist. He would turn the world to glass just so nothing could ever enjoy anything ever again.

          “If I can’t live, nothing can”

          • JeeBaiChow@lemmy.world
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            But somehow, a large bloc of voters thought a woman of color in a powerauit with a funny laugh was worse, and they decided to sit out 2024. Good job guys! You saved gaza! Gonna save iran and cuba next, right after the primaries and midterms.