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SamuelTheThird

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10. It doesn't matter

Reply to Melon (Reply #9)

Mon May 11, 2026, 09:33 PM

Monday

I think (correct me if I'm wrong) you're implying that Iran would not decimate the oil and desalinization infrastructure out of fear of something equivalent done to them. The evidence suggests this is woefully mistaken. Iran already made significant attacks against Gulf infrastructure*, and if they are cornered, their pride and religious apocalyptism will impell them to go full bore.

* https://www.france24.com/en/france-confirms-oil-crisis-says-30-40-gulf-energy-infrastructure-destroyed

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How can the complete destruction of the Gulf's oil and water infrastructure be avoided? [View all] SamuelTheThird Monday OP

Iran attacking its neighbors Melon Monday #1

And then Iran destroys their oil and water SamuelTheThird Monday #3

That's what Iran is threatening now against their neighbors Melon Monday #5

As far water, that's not the case SamuelTheThird Monday #6

Yes, instead what Iran has is about 40 large dams that are easily targeted EX500rider Monday #7

Exactly. Plus they are in a water crisis in Tehran already. Melon Monday #9

It doesn't matter SamuelTheThird Monday #10

Which to me makes sense that Iran needs to be dealt with to a final resolution Melon Monday #11

How do you propose they are 'dealt with'? SamuelTheThird Monday #12

No. Not nuke. Melon Tuesday #13

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