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2026-02-18 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

The IRGC warned that Iran would close the Strait of Hormuz if necessary as Iran navy briefly closed part of Strait of Hormuz for live fire exercise

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Posted by badanov 2026-02-18 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1803 views ] Top

1 Iran's navy is such an easy target.

Probably 90% could be eliminated in one hour if the US cared to do it.

Posted by Lord Garth 2026-02-18 16:49|| 2026-02-18 16:49|| Front Page Top

2 Iran could definitely close the Strait. The only questions are "For how long?" and "What happens next?".
This could be a Ramadan to remember!

Posted by SteveS 2026-02-18 17:00|| 2026-02-18 17:00|| Front Page Top

3 They're Moonies.
I think a lunar bombardment would be appropriate.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-02-18 17:23|| 2026-02-18 17:23|| Front Page Top

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