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EX500rider

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12. Not really

Reply to Prairie Gates (Reply #8)

Wed Jun 10, 2026, 11:51 AM

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Some of the online marine trade websites have already mentioned that was happening, the vessels are transiting with their identification system off and hugging the Omani Coast while the US provides overwatch at a distance, they aren't publicizing it, no sence giving the Iranians free info or bad PR that they would want to act against.

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What I think would also be speculation Prairie Gates Wednesday #17

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