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IbogaProject

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2. And these idiots are unaware how resistant Iran will be

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Feb 27, 2026, 10:21 AM

22 hrs ago

Both its geography and culture have resisted invasions for millennia. Even Alexander more went through than really conquering that area. I feel this is a ploy to disrupt cheap middle east oil to try and make the Venezuelan oil more marketable plus help prop up Bibi.

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And these idiots are unaware how resistant Iran will be IbogaProject 22 hrs ago #2

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