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2011-03-15 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Iran objects to foreign troops in Bahrain

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Posted by tipper 2011-03-15 04:45|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 Except if the foreign troops are Iranian, of course. To protect the oppressed Shia. Coming soon?

Posted by Glenmore 2011-03-15 08:30|| 2011-03-15 08:30|| Front Page Top

#2 They'll have a hard time getting there.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2011-03-15 08:42|| 2011-03-15 08:42|| Front Page Top

#3 The Iranians have been agitating among the Shiites there for some time. Since Shiites are the majority, but the leaders are Sunni, Iran has long looked at Bahrain as a major acquisition target.

Posted by Anonymoose 2011-03-15 09:13|| 2011-03-15 09:13|| Front Page Top

#4 Personally, I'm ready for a match between IRGC and the best Soodies can field. Jalapeno popcorn.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2011-03-15 12:06|| 2011-03-15 12:06|| Front Page Top

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