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SamuelTheThird

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4. I wouldn't be sure about that

Reply to DFW (Reply #2)

Sun Jun 28, 2026, 04:25 PM

Sunday

I wouldn't be shocked if either Iran or Israel did a first strike

Shiite apocalyptic theology does have an influence in the Iranian government. And there are factions in Israel who would salivate at the chance to nuke Iran.

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