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2020-05-03 Iraq

IRGC proposes to Baghdad government to allow Iranian elements to enter into Samarra to assist the Mahdi Army in controlling the city

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Posted by Fred 2020-05-03 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Iran

#1 Samarra is a mostly Sunni city with many Shia monuments and shrines

Posted by lord garth 2020-05-03 10:20|| 2020-05-03 10:20|| Front Page Top

#2 So civilians are expendable

Posted by Frank G 2020-05-03 10:22|| 2020-05-03 10:22|| Front Page Top

#3 I seem to remember the Iraqis whined about their sovereignty a lot whenever American troops showed up.

Posted by M. Murcek 2020-05-03 10:31|| 2020-05-03 10:31|| Front Page Top

#4 Well, the folks who said invading Iraq would just eventually lead to Iran taking it over are wearing their "I told you so" smirks.

Posted by Mercutio 2020-05-03 11:31|| 2020-05-03 11:31|| Front Page Top

#5 Let them sort it out. A good cause does not necessarily equate to a wise, long-term investment.

Posted by Besoeker 2020-05-03 11:34|| 2020-05-03 11:34|| Front Page Top

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