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EX500rider

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18. Yes but my speculation is based on what US forces are currently engaged in at the Straits

Reply to Prairie Gates (Reply #17)

Wed Jun 10, 2026, 12:37 PM

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Which they aren't publicizing, let the Iranians think they have it blocked while up to 20 vessels are actually transiting it daily now.
Even if Iranians know they can pretend they are still blocking it for local consumption

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Most likely doing what they call a distant escort of vessels transiting the straights EX500rider Yesterday #6

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Not really EX500rider Yesterday #12

That has nothing to do with your speculation that this helicopter was engaged in those activities Prairie Gates Yesterday #15

Well I guess you think if it was on a training flight or Joyride that's possible EX500rider Yesterday #16

What I think would also be speculation Prairie Gates Yesterday #17

Yes but my speculation is based on what US forces are currently engaged in at the Straits EX500rider Yesterday #18

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You are speculating Prairie Gates 20 hrs ago #24

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