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Rhiannon12866

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Thu May 7, 2026, 10:10 PM 12 hrs ago

BREAKING: Trump Calls U.S. Strikes on Iran "A Love Tap" - The Bulwark



Tim Miller breaks down the rapidly escalating confrontation between the U.S. and Iran after Iranian forces targeted American destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. responded with new strikes on Iranian military assets.

Despite active combat at sea, Donald Trump insists the ceasefire is still intact, even calling the exchange a “love tap.” Tim gives his take on the administration’s contradictory messaging, global oil markets, and America’s role in the region. - 05/07/2026.



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BREAKING: Trump Calls U.S. Strikes on Iran "A Love Tap" - The Bulwark (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 12 hrs ago OP
Had to look that one up. Seems B.See 12 hrs ago #1
Sounds like the best idea to me... Rhiannon12866 11 hrs ago #2

B.See

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1. Had to look that one up. Seems
Thu May 7, 2026, 10:37 PM
12 hrs ago

the term cam be applied to many things... if one were so inclined.

Like maybe for instance, locking him and his fellow Insurrectionists up for their attempted overthrow of government.

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