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Even if it's $3 million or more, I think it may still be a better deal for the world. Iran would be happy because it gets money. The world is happy because they get oil again.

Much cheaper than participating in another endless war.

Yes, this may mean an end to international orders and more countries will take opportunities to charge tolls. But the US-led world order is fading away anyway no matter what.

The least worst option.

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> Much cheaper than participating in another endless war.

Let's see first if this ends as an endless war - although you could make the argument that there has been a "war" between those two nations for about 47 years, which yes seems like an endless war :/

> The least worst option.

Personally I disagree with that conclusion.

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Did you notice that you emphasize the rule of law in your argument 1) but let the rule of law walk the plank (and drown in the south sea so to speak) with your fourth statement?
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Fair point
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Do you think you are American?
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What does that have to do with anything?
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