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snot

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1. My understanding is
Thu Jun 18, 2026, 06:43 PM
Jun 18

that under international law, Iran is legally entitled to have missiles and also nuclear power. It also seems to me that both currently and historically, they've shown considerable restraint, escalating their actions only after undue provocation by Israel &/or the US.

Imho, the agreement Obama negotiated with Iran was more or less ideal, and I'll be surprised if Trump now manages to conclude a deal that's as good as what he threw away.

Meanwhile, all the lives, infrastructure, cultural treasures, weaponry, and trust & good will that's been wasted...

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