• wurzelgummidge@lemmy.ml
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    4 days ago

    Yes, while I could easily believe it, it must be remembered that the WSJ is a Rupert Murdoch mouthpiece so it could just as easily be utter bollocks.

    Never EVER accept sources like “three people familiar with the discussions” as reliable facts.

    • HumanPenguin@feddit.uk
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      4 days ago

      Not to mention.

      approved plans for an assault on Iran pending a final decision.

      It is not exactly a smoking gun. The US gov has its military advisors formulates plans for every option as a matter of course.