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Seamus Casey Truther's avatar

Articles like this is why I subscribe. Thank you Ken. Though I must admit I remain wary of Israel intentionally trying to provoke further Iranian retaliation to force the US into a broader conflict. Both to serve their own military purposes and to try and get Trump elected again.

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Ken Klippenstein's avatar

Glad you found it helpful!

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Clayton Eskew's avatar

I wonder how many times Lindsey Graham has been with himself in the last 72 hours? War with Iran and the possibility of nuclear war have to be his two favorite things.

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Gilgamech's avatar

Very helpful, Ken.

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Ken Klippenstein's avatar

Thanks!

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Brandy's avatar

Thank you for this. I am sorely lacking in my intelligence about war or defense. I appreciate these types of articles.

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Ken Klippenstein's avatar

Glad you found it useful, brandy!

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Gladwyn d'Souza's avatar

Iran has been a moderating force in the Middle East for as long as the axis of genocide has been conducting massacres and installing dictators to steal oil under the “egghead” banner of democracy in the region.

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Denise O'Leary-Siemer's avatar

Thank you for getting me on track!!!Whoooo!

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Denise O'Leary-Siemer's avatar

I'm happy to be a subscriber. Very enlightening essay. Thank you very much.

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Inverted Pyramid's avatar

Iran has alliances, they are not third world and have a vibrant class of educated people. Iran manufacturers many items consumed within while experiencing a robust export economy. Iran is not a pariah state and has no outstanding border or administrative issues.

All the above confirms that the USA will not be at war with Iran. The only pretence that could be incorporated is Iran attacking Israel but that too is weak since Israel has already breached Iran’s sovereignty with the execution of Hamas’ Negotiator.

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Gilgamech's avatar

I was also having some issues with Substack. They did put out an alert around this time.

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Ken Klippenstein's avatar

They need a raise

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