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Most HN thought things would escalate and would lead to a full blown war.

Seems to early to tell?

Maybe, but if you said that a cease fire will follow the US operation people would call you crazy, despite all signs showing that Iran had no options.

Well doesn’t seem that off the mark:

https://www.irishtimes.com/video/video/2025/06/24/trump-uses...

But agree it doesn’t seem like Iran is holding many cards.

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