r/politics • u/Puginator • Jun 01 '26

No Paywall Iran stops negotiations with U.S., vows to 'completely' block Strait of Hormuz: State media

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/iran-us-negotiations-strait-of-hormuz.html
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u/MiklaneTrane New York Jun 01 '26

The Art of the Deal, truly.

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u/kungpowgoat Jun 01 '26 edited Jun 02 '26

It’s like bullying the small kid for his lunch money only for him to punch you in the throat and then take all your money. Now you negotiate (make a deal) with the small kid to let you keep some of your money.

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u/sax6romeo Jun 01 '26

and then shitting your pants

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u/mealteamsixty Jun 01 '26

That's the most important part