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moniss

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14. The son stepped forward several weeks ago saying he was

Reply to David__77 (Reply #12)

Mon Mar 2, 2026, 01:29 AM

15 hrs ago

ready to come and lead "his people". Since he hasn't been there for about 48 years I don't think the Iranians in Iran feel like they are "his people". But he is the darling of the billionaires because they feel he can be counted on to do as he is told. Mostly for making oil deals where the percentage to Iran is real, real low.

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