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[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml 53 points 2 years ago (6 children)

Iran has been trying to evade sanctions and continue selling its oil abroad, while the U.S. and its allies have been seizing cargoes since 2019 after the country’s nuclear deal allowing the trade collapsed.

Literally high seas piracy.

[–] SulaymanF@lemmy.world 29 points 2 years ago

And when Iran retaliates the US media reports that Iran seizes American cargo ships for no reason.

[–] SheeEttin@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago

When the government does it, it's not illegal.

Also if the government allows a private entity to do it, it's not piracy, it's privateering.

[–] diffuselight@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

No, this is called letter of Marque, distinct from piracy 🏴‍☠️

[–] Ram_The_Manparts@hexbear.net 8 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Rules-Based International Order biden-troll

[–] ToastyWaffles@lemmygrad.ml 16 points 2 years ago

Rules for thee and not for me!

[–] awwwyissss@lemm.ee 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] bingbong@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 2 years ago (3 children)

They claim to be pro-LGBTQ, but support North Korea, Russia, China, and Iran 🤣🤣

[–] awwwyissss@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago

Yeah it's shameful that they use the queer community to spread their lies while supporting authoritarian governments that crush human rights.

[–] socsa@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago

Why oh why aren't you taking me seriously! Didn't you see my oversized emoji?!

[–] Gork@lemm.ee -2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I find that incredibly confusing. Wouldn't they realize that even if they were the staunchest supporters of those regimes, they'd still be seen as an enemy for being LGBTQ?

[–] Zippy@lemmy.world -3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

How else would you suggest to enforce sanctions? Our are people suggestion the US send in troops? Our does the world just support these regimes?

[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml -2 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] Zippy@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Thanks for the definition. So what is your solution or does the world just trade with these nations regardless what they do?

[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml -2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

It's pretty clear I think all sanctions should be ended. All sanctions ever do is hurt the people.

"Solution". There isn't a way for us to force Iran to change. That has to come from within. Sanctions don't do that - siege warfare just forces everyone in Iran to hunker down and endure Western aggression, with the poorest being hurt the worst. The solution is peace.

[–] Zippy@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

So keep trying and keeping those governments in power and wealth. Makes sense.