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mahatmakanejeeves

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19. Here's another outfit making the same claim, but that doesn't mean that it's correct.

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Fri Mar 6, 2026, 05:12 PM

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Reposted by Kevin M. Kruse
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Midwinter Warhammer Chick
‪@celticdragon1.bsky.social‬

So apparently the Iranian frigate was unarmed per requirements of the Milan 2026 naval exercises, and we knew the ship was unarmed and defenseless.

I really cannot understand the decision to fire on her accept as performative sadism.

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iranian-warship-hit-us-torpedo-defenceless-say-indian-authorities

Iranian warship hit by US torpedo did not carry ammunition, say Indian sources
The ship was reported to be taking part in naval exercises hosted by New Delhi and was 'defenceless'
www.middleeasteye.net
9:16 AM · Mar 5, 2026

So apparently the Iranian frigate was unarmed per requirements of the Milan 2026 naval exercises, and we knew the ship was unarmed and defenseless.

I really cannot understand the decision to fire on her accept as performative sadism.

www.middleeasteye.net/news/iranian...
— Midwinter Warhammer Chick (@celticdragon1.bsky.social) 2026-03-05T14:16:28.815Z

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