Does anyone think Dany made a bad decision by granting the Iron Islands their independence? She didn't have to, it's not like Yara had any leverage. I wonder if Theon came through that door by himself if she would give the Ironborn their kingdom back. Dany ain't never met a powerful woman before, she out there getting seduced into suspect choices by bad p*ssy
Tyrion was right. If one region is granted independence, what's to stop the north from wanting it, or anyone else that supports her claim to the Iron Throne.
But then again, her allowing them to be independent might be in title only. She did say they had to conform to her rules, and I'm sure she would still expect military fealty and perhaps even taxes. She would just allow Yara to be called a queen, just like the Targ kings allowed the Dornish people to still refer to their lords as prince and princess. A puppet kingdom. Not sure the Ironborn would appreciate that. It's kind of humiliating, being given a kingdom that's nothing but a piece of paper.
Looking forward to seeing how this alliance will play out.