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Leaders seek a diplomatic solution despite US president’s threat of ‘a very bad future’ for NATO unless it provides warships

European countries have ruled out sending warships to the strait of Hormuz, despite threats from Donald Trump that NATO faces “a very bad future” if members fail to help reopen the vital waterway.

Germany ruled out participation in any military activity, including efforts to reopen the strait. “There was never a joint decision on whether to intervene. That is why the question of how Germany might contribute militarily does not arise. We will not do so,” the chancellor, Friedrich Merz, said.

He added: “This Iranian regime must come to an end,” but that “based on all the experience we have gained in previous years and decades, bombing it into submission is, in all likelihood, not the right approach.”

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[–] TwilitSky@lemmy.world 9 points 1 hour ago

Why would anyone want to help him? He threatened them for no reason and has made life difficult for them every chance he's gotten while in office. Meanwhile, he's escalating a BONKERS-level war with Iran which is in NO ONE'S interest.

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 4 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

I hope Trump suffers before he dies.
It's a horrible thing to think that way, and I didn't use to do that for anybody 9 years ago.
But Trump is so horrible, and has caused so much pain, that he deserves Biblical hell.
Trump is beyond evil, you can be 100 times better than Trump and still be evil. Trump is on the level of Hitler and Stalin.
In history we very rarely see leaders act this evil, even when they are evil. Netanyahu is his equal, and is also expressing sadistic tendencies and complete immorality in his polices.

But what is worse, is that those two are elected in democratic countries. Meaning that they are not the real problem, but "just" symptoms of sick societies.
Unfortunately USA has a long line of politicians in the republican party to carry on with what Trump is doing, that are equally without conscience. Maybe they are more intelligent, and maybe that will make them even more dangerous, or maybe it will make them hold back a bit, because they know being evil can make you unpopular.

Yes Iran was a problem, but they were not thee problem. On a global scale that is Trump, Putin and Netanyahu. Or rather USA, Russia and Israel. Because the problem is not only in the top.

[–] BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world 12 points 2 hours ago

Spend every dollar you would've spent on this shitty errand towards renewable energy.

[–] santa@sh.itjust.works 14 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Resistance beyond borders. Without a clear goal, why would you choose to get on the field.

[–] fizzle@quokk.au 3 points 1 hour ago

Exactly.

"We need some ships to sail around and find out where the mines are. Some of you will explode, but thats what happens in war. Additionally, ill need to throw you under the bus when I make stupid decisions making a bad situation worse, because im incapable of taking responsibility for anything at all ever. Finally, I will tariff the fuck out of you because im a huge asshole and everyone pays attention to me when i tariff things."

[–] panthera_@lemmy.today 6 points 2 hours ago

Europe is correct. It was never consulted by Trump before he bombed Iran. This is the proposal that Europe should offer Iran. Iran will be allowed to continue its nuclear program as long as it's for peaceful purposes. Iran must agree to be strictly monitored for compliance. If Iran agrees to the proposal, all sanctions would be immediately lifted. Any violation would result in invasion by Europe and any other countries willing to participate. The proposal would seem pointless if the US doesn't approve. No, because at least the world would know that Iran is willing to accept some type of deal. Also, Europe would lift its sanctions against Iran. The proposal should be brought before the UN. If many countries approve, it will put pressure on the US and Israel to approve.

[–] voidsignal@lemmy.world 7 points 2 hours ago

poor pedonald

[–] SharkAttak@kbin.melroy.org 3 points 1 hour ago

You shat your bed, you lie in it.