Comment by QuercusMax
2 days ago
Running a blockade is a risky proposition; it's not something that happens by accident.
A lot of these "neutral" countries either host US military bases, US companies, or are otherwise aligned generally with the US.
2 days ago
Running a blockade is a risky proposition; it's not something that happens by accident.
A lot of these "neutral" countries either host US military bases, US companies, or are otherwise aligned generally with the US.
Are they sailing under the flags of nations who are combatants in this war, yes or no?
US base in a country that allows its use = country is participating in the aggression = legitimate target
That's not answering the question. Are these ships being targeted sailing under the flag of a belligerent nation? Yes or no?
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What difference does that make? A blockade is a blockade, and oil is fungible, so it doesn't matter whose flag it is. Run a blockade, get blown up. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
Remember, the US blew up an UNARMED Iranian ship after what was basically a parade at sea in the Indian Ocean. The US started this, and keeps it going.