Yeah, does look like it's fake looking closer.
The problem, until recently, was that SWIFT was basically the only game in town for doing international settlements. On top of it, the US having been central to the global economy, most countries did not want to risk secondary sanctions by trading with Cuba. Today, that's finally changing with the rise of BRICS as a bigger economic bloc, and new trade options becoming popular as a result of the trade war between Russia and the west.
Like I care what a fascist thinks. Why are you still here braying at me?
now run along and spread your fascist propaganda on fascist friendly instances
Marxist instances are very unpopular in fascist circles. News at 11.
you won't be missed
Iran may close the Strait of Hormuz, while Yemen could shut the Bab al-Mandeb.
That would destabilize global energy markets in a hurry, and the west would go into economic tailspin as a result.
Given that Yemen nearly managed to shoot one down, I don't think it would be surprising. I agree we'll need to wait to see some concrete evidence to definitively call it though.
https://www.twz.com/air/how-the-houthis-rickety-air-defenses-can-threaten-the-stealthy-f-35
edit: pictures are coming out now
It's not called a flying cybertruck for nothing.
Absolutely hilarious how the US bet the farm on this tech, and the first time it was tested against a serious military it turned out not to actually work. Who could've guessed.
the US right now
I don't think either the US or Israel have the industrial capacity to run a protracted conflict for the next 20 years.