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pat_k

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7. No independent confirmation seems odd.

Thu May 7, 2026, 05:37 PM

May 7

I'm just seeing other sources citing the FOX tweet

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-military-strikes-irans-qeshm-port-bandar-abbas-fox-news-reporter-says-2026-05-07/

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MAJOR BREAKING: Trump has just struck Iran's Qeshm Port and Bandar Abbas according to FOX News. Qeshm is at the entran [View all] riversedge May 7 OP

On AlJazeera right now malaise May 7 #1

So sick of this shit from this FalloutShelter May 7 #2

They need to be run OUT of the Oval. calimary May 7 #11

...And LOCKED UP in Prison!!! nt NEOH May 7 #33

Ditto. Someone just kindly let me know when the nukes are headed my direction.... hlthe2b May 7 #18

I'm with you. FalloutShelter May 7 #21

We magicarpet May 7 #30

My Mom played her a lot growing up so she has a fond place for me too... hlthe2b May 7 #31

Iran claims it was UAE/USA ananda May 7 #3

Well, Iran did attack the UAE a few days ago, mwmisses4289 May 7 #42

And more before that. ananda May 7 #43

Iran targets three US destroyers near strait of Hormuz, Iranian media reports muriel_volestrangler May 7 #4

Fucking psychopath UpInArms May 7 #5

...Channeling Orrex... NEOH May 7 #34

Actually I don't trust fake news, the current US administration and Iran................. Lovie777 May 7 #6

No independent confirmation seems odd. pat_k May 7 #7

Trump does cease fires every bit as well as he does everything else. 11 Bravo May 7 #8

Reuters justaprogressive May 7 #9

US destroyers targeted by Iranian Navy?? wnylib May 7 #10

How can that be? "Every Ship Is Blown To Pieces": Trump Says Iran Navy Is Gone Wiz Imp May 7 #12

Translation: AverageOldGuy May 7 #19

I'm sure there were some big splashes too. Nt BootinUp May 7 #41

They probably should have said Navy within quotes EX500rider May 7 #44

They must be pretty effective "speed boats" to damage 3 US destroyers. wnylib May 7 #48

Who said the destroyers received any damage? EX500rider Friday #49

Iran says they inflicted some damage to the US ships. wnylib Friday #51

Us Central Command said they were un-damaged I trust them EX500rider Friday #53

This message was self-deleted by its author maxsolomon May 7 #13

Didn't Rubio just say yesterday that the war was over? Wiz Imp May 7 #14

Rubio looked about as presidential as Trump at that press conference. OGBuzz May 7 #27

right?? Skittles May 7 #39

And the lunacy continues BeneteauBum May 7 #15

So, how are those peace negotiations going? Wednesdays May 7 #16

Seems the criminal at the Resolute Desk is gonna keep escalating in hopes things get so bad Europe will jump in Attilatheblond May 7 #36

Probably aimed at any Iranian naval ships, boats, missiles at this port AverageOldGuy May 7 #17

Look at google earth RoseTrellis Friday #50

Jeezus! Impeach this menace. Joinfortmill May 7 #20

Washington Post few minutes ago AverageOldGuy May 7 #22

Not to worry. Somebody made a couple'a hundred million on a front-run oil and stock trade. 3Hotdogs May 7 #23

Qeshm and Bandar Abbas are not oil-exporting ports maxsolomon May 7 #24

Translation..... paleotn May 7 #25

Trump is obviously short stocks and long oil now WSHazel May 7 #26

This manipulation echoes in gold and silver too! /nt bucolic_frolic May 7 #28

That psychotic sob is determined to start WWIII. LoisB May 7 #29

He knows his time is short, intends to take us all with him Attilatheblond May 7 #37

I believe that. LoisB May 7 #47

God damn it. Scrivener7 May 7 #32

Why do the markets react to his social media posts ToxMarz May 7 #35

Bigger fool theory. harumph Friday #52

I hope Mike Johnson realizes canetoad May 7 #38

Was it an illegal order? kentuck May 7 #40

When US Naval vessels are escorting vessels in international waters EX500rider May 7 #45

Iran is attacking UAE again SamuelTheThird May 7 #46