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Ihatetomatoes · 20/02/2026 14:48

Is this likely?

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randomchap · 20/02/2026 14:50

Ihatetomatoes · 20/02/2026 14:48

Is this likely?

It's in the daily fail so probably not.

It's also relying on Trump doing what he said he will, so again, probably not

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Ihatetomatoes · 20/02/2026 14:54

randomchap · 20/02/2026 14:50

It's in the daily fail so probably not.

It's also relying on Trump doing what he said he will, so again, probably not

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They usualk run the same stories as other online publications.

https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-887083

US, Iran weeks-long war could begin 'very soon' | The Jerusalem Post

The US has been steadily building up its forces within the region. Axios reported that "all signs point to [Trump] pulling the trigger if talks fail."

https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-887083

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Ihatetomatoes · 20/02/2026 14:57

randomchap · 20/02/2026 14:50

It's in the daily fail so probably not.

It's also relying on Trump doing what he said he will, so again, probably not

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It's on lots of online news sites. Hopefully, Iran will back down

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/exclusive-us-military-preparing-for-potentially-weeks-long-iran-operations/ar-AA1Wmix0

MSN

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/exclusive-us-military-preparing-for-potentially-weeks-long-iran-operations/ar-AA1Wmix0

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HopefulYankee · 20/02/2026 15:06

As I understand it, Iran views this as a battle for existence so they’re unlikely to back down. Plus Russia and China have been sending them weapons. They need Iran’s cheap oil so they might help them even more. It could end up being another proxy war like the one in Ukraine. More of our tax money will end up in the pockets of the Epstein class to fund yet another war and pennies thrown at us low lifes to shut us up.

UncannyFanny · 20/02/2026 15:10

It’s highly likely yes. Donald Trump will gladly send American servicemen to their deaths to distract people from Epstein Files and the rumours that he has sexually abused children. Look over there! Look over there! Don’t look over here! And the great American public will fall for it. Hook. Line. And Sinker.

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Ihatetomatoes · 20/02/2026 15:14

HopefulYankee · 20/02/2026 15:06

As I understand it, Iran views this as a battle for existence so they’re unlikely to back down. Plus Russia and China have been sending them weapons. They need Iran’s cheap oil so they might help them even more. It could end up being another proxy war like the one in Ukraine. More of our tax money will end up in the pockets of the Epstein class to fund yet another war and pennies thrown at us low lifes to shut us up.

Oh dear, sounds awful

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Ihatetomatoes · 20/02/2026 15:16

UncannyFanny · 20/02/2026 15:10

It’s highly likely yes. Donald Trump will gladly send American servicemen to their deaths to distract people from Epstein Files and the rumours that he has sexually abused children. Look over there! Look over there! Don’t look over here! And the great American public will fall for it. Hook. Line. And Sinker.

I'd forgotten the Epstein files. I understand that although people are being investigated here, few are being investigated in the US. I wonder why

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Carouseloflife · 20/02/2026 15:40

Trump needs another big distraction so yes it’ll probably happen.

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Ihatetomatoes · 20/02/2026 16:08

Carouseloflife · 20/02/2026 15:40

Trump needs another big distraction so yes it’ll probably happen.

Yes, I see he lost the tariffs battle in the Supreme Court today too.

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PevenseygirlQQ · 20/02/2026 16:13

If a war doesn’t go ahead I’m sure Trump will gladly announce this is the 173683th war he has stopped, just like the one in Aberbayjan 😂

I mean in one hand it would be great to put a stop to the awful Iranian regime, but the regime is seriously unstable and will retaliate. Who suffers, the poor Iranians, soldiers, regular civilians.

BlueFlower01 · 20/02/2026 16:17

UncannyFanny · 20/02/2026 15:10

It’s highly likely yes. Donald Trump will gladly send American servicemen to their deaths to distract people from Epstein Files and the rumours that he has sexually abused children. Look over there! Look over there! Don’t look over here! And the great American public will fall for it. Hook. Line. And Sinker.

That’s exactly what I think it is - a distraction from the Epstein files.

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