Terroristan - March 31, 2022

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This is a short but possibly serious window of opportunity.

The Fake Martial has, believe it or not, insulted the entire Shia community of Pakistan. In a closed door meeting with Shia ulema, he delivered a rant that questioned their patriotism and loyalty, among other things telling them, “If you love Iran so much, then go to Iran”.

The magnitude of the insult, a body blow to their honour, is being underlined by the clearly incensed Shia religious leaders in their own videos.

Reddit link that summarises the clergy’s response (note this is a Pakistan sub) - https://www.reddit.com/r/chutyapa/s/X5hoCaAbLx.

Another link here: https://www.news18.com/world/go-to-ira ... 89137.html

It’s all over their SM too.

Thoughts:

1. It’s insane that a Pakistani ‘leader’ can say such things to the people who represent 15-20 per cent of your population.

2. But now that he’s said it how do we exploit this hallowed Pakistani tradition of strategic brilliance?

— Should a Shia ulema meet an unknown gunman apparently sent by PA?

— Should there be a Shia protest march in Gilgit Baltistan or Quetta or Isloo to start a second Karbala?

— Should a young and passionate Shia bravo (could be a Fauji too!) try to nail Asim Munir’s testimonials to the closest Imambara door?

— Should Pakistani Shias organise a warrior force to help brotherly nation of Iran?

I seriously hope the appropriate agencies are looking at this.
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BREAKING: Asim Munir Told Pro-Iran Shia Ulema To Go To Iran If They Love The Country So Much
Amid rising tensions in West Asia and the war involving Iran, Israel and the United States, Pakistan finds itself walking a tightening diplomatic tightrope. Deep strategic defence ties with Riyadh, longstanding geopolitical alignments, and economic dependencies are generating external expectations that Islamabad may back its traditional Gulf ally if hostilities escalate. At the same time, internal sectarian sensitivities and domestic security concerns are making outright involvement increasingly risky, pushing the country towards a posture of cautious neutrality that is becoming harder to sustain.

These pressures were reflected in recent remarks by Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, who met Shia religious scholars from the Ahl-e-Tasheeh community. According to a participant who shared details on condition of anonymity, the conversation focused on national unity, sectarian harmony, and Pakistan’s position amid intensifying regional rivalries. Munir’s central message was unequivocal: “Sab Se Pehle Toh Pakistan Hai" — Pakistan comes first.

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No Tanks, No Pageantry: Pakistan Cancels Republic Day Parade As Oil Crisis Deepens Amid Gulf War
https://www.timesnownews.com/world/asia ... -153868586
The Pakistan government is implementing a range of austerity measures, including reduced work hours and fuel allowances, to manage the economic impact of global fuel supply disruptions amid Middle Eastern conflicts.

This is not the first major decision that Pakistan has taken amid the deepening oil crisis. Last week, Sharif announced a series of austerity steps, including a four‑day work week for government offices, requiring 50 percent of staff to work from home, cutting fuel allowances for official vehicles by half, grounding up to 60 percent of the government fleet and closing all schools for two weeks to conserve fuel amid the global oil crisis, Arab News reported.

“Ministries, divisions, and departments are advised to mark the [Republic Day] occasion in a solemn and respectful manner, ensuring that the essence of the day is preserved despite the scaled‑down celebrations,” Sharif's office said.
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Baikul wrote: 21 Mar 2026 08:08 This is a short but possibly serious window of opportunity.

The Fake Martial has, believe it or not, insulted the entire Shia community of Pakistan. In a closed door meeting with Shia ulema, he delivered a rant that questioned their patriotism and loyalty, among other things telling them, “If you love Iran so much, then go to Iran”.

The magnitude of the insult, a body blow to their honour, is being underlined by the clearly incensed Shia religious leaders in their own videos.

<snip>
One point, which is being discussed (and one can push this ) is Jinnah was Shia!
Jinnah was born into a Khoja family, a community that follows the Isma'ili Shia branch of Islam. His parents were followers of the Aga Khan.

- Another interesting quote, some body said to Munir - 'if you love US so much why don't you move to US..'
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Instead of raving, this Basit dood needs to check into a Korean beauty clinic and see if something can be done about his craniofacial structure.

He might find the world a more congenial place.
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Since America is doing Bappi Jappi with Terroristan, are they not supposed to Bow to India?
https://x.com/i/status/2035538995011346933
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‘Dhurandhar-style’ assassination in Lashkar hub Muridke, top commander Bilal Arif Salafi shot and stabbed to death by…; video is viral
https://news24online.com/world/dhurandh ... eo/780692/

In an assassination resembling Bollywood blockbuster Dhurandhar, Bilal Arif Salafi, a top commander of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group, was shot and stabbed to death in broad daylight inside the Markaz Taiba complex in Pakistan’s Muridke on Saturday.

‘Dhurandhar-style’ killing in LeT hub Muridke
According to reports, the incident took place shortly after Eid prayers at the LeT headquarters in Muridke, which was attended by top operatives of the terrorist group, including Maulana Abu Zar and Maulana Abdul Rehman Abid, and Bilal Arif Salafi.

As Salafi stepped out after prayers concluded, an unknown gunman shot at him at close range, while a woman repeatedly stabbed him with a dagger, ensuring the dreaded terrorist sustained fatal injuries in the assault.
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^^^^^
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Shot and stabbed….tut..tut..tut.

But why both?
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Woman stabbing, a jilted lover perhaps?
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Pakistan Hikes High-Octane Fuel Price From PKR 100 To PKR 300 As Crisis Worsens Amid Hormuz Closure
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saip wrote: 22 Mar 2026 22:25 Woman stabbing, a jilted lover perhaps?
Internal rivalry

He had killed another jihadi. The jihadis relatives killed him

https://news.abplive.com/news/world/rev ... er-1832470
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Amber G. wrote: 21 Mar 2026 23:44
Baikul wrote: 21 Mar 2026 08:08 This is a short but possibly serious window of opportunity.

The Fake Martial has, believe it or not, insulted the entire Shia community of Pakistan. In a closed door meeting with Shia ulema, he delivered a rant that questioned their patriotism and loyalty, among other things telling them, “If you love Iran so much, then go to Iran”.

The magnitude of the insult, a body blow to their honour, is being underlined by the clearly incensed Shia religious leaders in their own videos.

<snip>
One point, which is being discussed (and one can push this ) is Jinnah was Shia!
Jinnah was born into a Khoja family, a community that follows the Isma'ili Shia branch of Islam. His parents were followers of the Aga Khan.

- Another interesting quote, some body said to Munir - 'if you love US so much why don't you move to US..'
Yes in fact your exact points have been made by one Ulema in the video link I provided. Guy says something to the effect that every PA officer is issued a booklet with Jinnah’s name in it - a Shia.
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Sindh Referendum Demand Rocks UN, Pakistan Accused of Repression
PGurus:
Mar 21, 2026

A major development at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) as a Sindhi leader has demanded a UN-supervised referendum for Sindh, directly accusing Pakistan of systematic repression, enforced disappearances, and denial of basic rights.

This raises serious questions:

• Is Sindh heading toward a self-determination movement similar to Balochistan?
• How deep is the human rights crisis inside Pakistan?
• Could international pressure reshape Pakistan’s internal fault lines?

The issue connects with broader concerns raised globally regarding minority persecution, enforced disappearances, and political suppression in regions like Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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Way back in BRF we used to have discussions on Zam Zam Cola and its benefits. Those were the good old days.
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Everyone is bombing the Terroristani's. First it was India. Then came Afghanistan. Now Israel. Iran and Saudi will soon for not showing loaylty.
Israel Bombs Jolt Pakistan Embassy In Tehran| 'Broker' Sharif Costs Islamabad In Iran War? Watch
Israel Bombs Jolt Pakistan Embassy In Tehran| 'Broker' Sharif Costs Islamabad In Iran War? Watch

Israel's airstrikes jolt areas near Pakistan's Tehran embassy and ambassador's residence amid Iran war—diplomats safe but shaken as Islamabad blames PM Sharif's Saudi "broker" role for drawing crossfire. Watch the video to know more.

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https://archive.is/bKYQM
Barrick Mining is postponing its huge copper and gold project in Pakistan in response to the war in the Middle East and deteriorating security situation in the south Asian country.
The decision comes after the Toronto-based group last month launched a review of the Reko Diq development following a rise in separatist violence in the province of Balochistan where the mine is located.


“Following the preliminary findings of the review and in light of the subsequent escalation in security issues in Pakistan and the Middle East, the company considers it necessary to further assess the potential impacts and delivery strategy,” the miner told its Pakistani equity partners and the project’s local operator this week in correspondence seen by the FT.
“As a result, development activity will be slowed, with a corresponding reduced project spend, for a 12-month period commencing in July,” it added, while the review period and slower pace of development “will impact previously stated budgets and timelines”.
The delay means first production will not begin until 2029 at the earliest, they said. Prior to the review, first production at the mine had been expected to start in 2028, a timeline its local partners privately considered ambitious.


The war in Iran has made it difficult for supplies of fuel and mining equipment to reach the mine from the Gulf, and rising oil and gas prices are forcing a review of the total project spend on the $9bn project, two of the people said.


Barrick has estimated that the mine could generate more than $70bn in free cash flow over 37 years. Reko Diq, which is in western Balochistan near the Afghan and Iranian borders, will produce as much as 400,000 tonnes of copper and 500,000 ounces of gold a year once both phases of the project are complete, according to Barrick.
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India First Debate: Jaishankar Slams Pak As 'Dalal Nation' Over Its Mediator Claims In West Asia War
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar told an all-party meeting that 'India is not a Dalal nation, we are not a country of fixers and middlemen,' according to sources. His remarks came in response to opposition leaders raising concerns about Pakistan positioning itself as a mediator between the United States and Iran amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. Jaishankar's statement underscored India's balanced and self-assured approach that does not rely on desperation or seeking geopolitical rent. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had posted a message calling for peace, overlooking his country's own track record of conflict in regions like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. According to sources, India has remained multi-aligned, seeking peace and offering assistance if required, but asking countries to sort out their differences themselves. The minister's strong statement highlights India's refusal to adopt Pakistan's approach of leveraging mediation for financial gains.
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uddu wrote: 27 Mar 2026 18:45 Everyone is bombing the Terroristani's. First it was India. Then came Afghanistan. Now Israel. Iran and Saudi will soon for not showing loaylty.
Israel Bombs Jolt Pakistan Embassy In Tehran| 'Broker' Sharif Costs Islamabad In Iran War? Watch
Israel Bombs Jolt Pakistan Embassy In Tehran| 'Broker' Sharif Costs Islamabad In Iran War? Watch

Israel's airstrikes jolt areas near Pakistan's Tehran embassy and ambassador's residence amid Iran war—diplomats safe but shaken as Islamabad blames PM Sharif's Saudi "broker" role for drawing crossfire. Watch the video to know more.

In developing news, it seems that the Pakistani Ambassador to Tehran was 72ed in the strike on the embassy. Islamabad Post on X

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These sort of actions just lead to unnecessary escalation. Pakistan now has an excuse vis-a-vis the Israeli embassy in Tehran.
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^^There are reports, Iran blowing up Terroristani Tanker (per Iran it was bound to go to US)
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moneycontrol.com reports:

Pakistan fumes over embassy strike in Tehran, issues stern warning for Israel: 'Will beat hell out of them'
https://www.moneycontrol.com/world/paki ... e_vignette

Pakistan reacted strongly after reports emerged of Israel-US strike near its embassy in the Iranian capital Tehran on Thursday and said any harm to its diplomats, whether in Iran or elsewhere, will be met with a strong response.

A statement from the government-affiliated Pakistan Strategic Forum read, “Israel must remember, Pakistan is no Qatar. We will beat hell out of them if any harm occurred to our diplomats, anywhere in the world".
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BREAKING: US Report Flags Pakistan as Terror Hub — Claims Armed Militant Groups Still Active |News18
A recent report by the U.S. Congressional Research Service reveals that Pakistan continues to be both a base and a target for numerous armed militant and terrorist groups, some of which have operated since the 1980s. Despite multiple counter‑terrorism operations and international pressure, US‑ and UN‑designated terror organizations remain active on Pakistani soil, posing regional security challenges. This video breaks down the key findings of the report, which names Pakistan as a persistent hub for extremist groups, examines why these networks endure, and explains what it means for regional stability and global counter‑terrorism efforts. Stay tuned for analysis and expert context on this important security issue.
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bious apdul bahut khush hai. :lol:
kaafir Yindus are thinking of 2 front war. :((
Humlog apduls have enemies all over we are facing possibly 4-5 front war- balochis, afghansithan possible iran saudi and SDRes. who knows we may pick up a fight with juice also.

here also apduls are above SDRES. :rotfl:
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https://www.telegraphindia.com/world/pa ... id/2153697
After all the hype N hoopla of Terroristan facilitating peace talks (and every Yahoo tom tomed it) the reality is far from the truth.
Three Bhikaris trying to make a unified stand. :P
They have now understood the full impact of being Non-Arab Converts!!!
The Arabs dont give a toss to these beggars, and the so called Ummah these guys talk about : Muslim Brotherhood, etc not withstanding.
Oh the fall from high table is damn deliciously good!!
These three will have to scurry around the high table for the droppings!! :lol:
Just hope that US wont pick these three idiots to facilitate anything!!
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Fauxy predicted this.
Pakistan's Lyari Demands 80% of Dhurandhar Earnings, Locals Say India Will Provide the Funds
Residents of Lyari in Karachi are demanding a share of the box office earnings from Dhurandhar: The Revenge, with some calling for up to eighty percent of the film's revenue to be redirected toward local development. The demand comes after the Ranveer Singh-starrer crossed one thousand crore rupees globally. Locals argue that since the film capitalised on Lyari's name, identity and real-life gang networks as its backdrop, the community deserves a tangible financial benefit. One resident remarked that roads and infrastructure could only improve if India paid, sparking widespread amusement and debate online. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film also stars Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt. Neither the director nor the producers have responded to the viral demands so far.
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looks like jernail b@jw@ has "slipped" in his bathroom, hit his head and is probably on his way out

This seems to have happened sometime ago

The counting of the hoors has commenced, pending quality inspection

It's a bit surprising that any paki jernail can get injured after "hitting" his head, a lot of them sustain heavy brain damage after getting shot in the butt, phailed mar$h@!! being one of them
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America refuses support to India in case of war against Pakistan: Report

The US has also refused to isolate Pakistan diplomatically in the event of an Indo-Pak crisis.

The United States of America has conveyed to India that, despite New Delhi being a strategic partner, Washington won’t unconditionally support if a conflict breaks out against Pakistan, said a report by the Sunday Guardian. According to critics, this again underlines the fact that the US cannot be a reliable partner for India in times of military conflicts. Notably, even during Operation Sindoor, the United States had refused to back India while claiming to mediate the ceasefire. Critics say that this is one of the main reasons India chose partners like France and Russia for defence collaborations, rather than America.

According to the report, the US officials have conveyed to India that its decision will be guided by Washington’s national interests. The officials made it clear that while India sits at the centre of America’s Indo-Pacific policy, New Delhi shouldn’t expect unconditional backing in a conflict scenario with Pakistan. It said that the US is prioritising a rule-based international order over supporting hard-nosed national priorities.


https://zeenews.india.com/india/america ... 31787.html
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This is the ecosystem shaping Trump’s growing tilt towards Pakistan.


And this report is Written by Pakistan-based journalist Faseeh Mangi who is also a Bureau chief of Bloomberg in Pakistan.
https://x.com/business/status/2038376706650653143

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Bilal Bin Saqib, a 35yo self-made crypto entrepreneur from Lahore, Pakistan. Ex-social entrepreneur (founded water charity, Covid meal drive), he became Pakistan's crypto czar—advising the PM, heading the Crypto Council.

He used personal ties (like with Binance's CZ, whom he got as advisor) to host Trump's World Liberty Financial team, pitch stablecoins/tokenizing minerals at Mar-a-Lago events, and align Pakistan with Trump's crypto push. Result: thawed US ties, better trade deals, Iran mediator role, rebranding Pakistan as a digital asset hub.

Pure crypto diplomacy bridging gaps
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What is Crpto, nothing but IOU or toy money, there is nothing backing it, yet the powers that be are backing it, it's seems the biggest scam of all time.
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chetak wrote: 30 Mar 2026 19:58
America refuses support to India in case of war against Pakistan: Report
It said that the US is prioritising a rule-based international order over supporting hard-nosed national priorities.
https://zeenews.india.com/india/america ... 31787.html

Could somebody help me with translating the bolded and underlined bit. Thank you in advance. :wink:
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Lisa wrote: 30 Mar 2026 22:23 Could somebody help me with translating the bolded and underlined bit. Thank you in advance. :wink:
@Lisa - The phrase you've highlighted is a classic bit of "diplospeak" for a conditional partnership:

"Rule-based international order": This is the U.S. way of saying they will prioritize international laws, treaties, and their own neutral standing over picking a side based purely on a "strategic partnership."

"Hard-nosed national priorities": In this context, it refers to India's specific military or strategic goals—specifically the expectation that the U.S. should unconditionally back India in a conflict with Pakistan.

The "Plain English" Translation:
The U.S. is signaling that while India is a partner, they won't give a "blank check" for military support. They are telling New Delhi: "Our global interests and the international 'rules' we follow come before your specific national conflict."

A quick look at the Zee News report. It mentions that this "rule-based" stance is exactly why India often prefers defense ties with France or Russia, as they are seen as more reliable during a crisis.
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chetak wrote: 30 Mar 2026 16:19 looks like jernail b@jw@ has "slipped" in his bathroom, hit his head and is probably on his way out

This seems to have happened sometime ago

The counting of the hoors has commenced, pending quality inspection

It's a bit surprising that any paki jernail can get injured after "hitting" his head, a lot of them sustain heavy brain damage after getting shot in the butt, phailed mar$h@!! being one of them
Chetakji - Maaf kijiye let me give some gyan .. (Normally given by you)- This is Pakistan -

1- Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir's daughter Mahnoor married her first cousin (the son of General Munir's brother) Abdul Rehman on December 26 at Army Headquarters in Rawalpindi in a high-profile ceremony.

Of course everybody knows:

Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Founder of Pakistan): a 16-year-old Jinnah was married to his cousin, 14-year-old Emibai Jinnah, in 1892.

.Liaquat Ali Khan (First Prime Minister): Before his well-known marriage to Begum Ra'ana, Pakistan's first Prime Minister was married to his cousin, Jehangira Begum, in 1918. This was an arranged marriage set up by his parents

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (Former Prime Minister & President): Bhutto's first marriage took place in 1943 to his cousin, Shireen Amir Begum, who was ten years his senior

.Shehbaz Sharif (Current Prime Minister): The current Prime Minister's first marriage was to his cousin, Nusrat Shehbaz, in 1973. They share several children, including Hamza Shehbaz, who has previously served as the Chief Minister of Punjab

--- Of course As far as Army:

Zia-ul-Haq (6th COAS & President)was married to his first cousin, Shafiq Zia. (daughter of his mother's sister). According to traditional custom

General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani (8th COAS & ISI ): is also married to his first cousin—specifically, the daughter of his maternal uncle.

Of course, )not every army chief married a first cousin. General Qamar Javed Bajwa (10th COAS) did not marry a cousin - he married the daughter of a fellow military man, Major General Ijaz Amjad), His son, Saad Siddique Bajwa, had a high-profile marriage to Mahnoor Sabir, the daughter of Sabir "Mithu" Hameed—a very close, longtime family friend and business associate.

General Pervez Musharraf (7th COAS & President): Musharraf did not marry a cousin; his wife, Sehba, was from a different family background. Onlee ..when Musharraf needed a trusted political faction to govern the country, he relied heavily on the famous "Chaudhry cousins" of Gujrat (Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and his cousin Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi),...
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Reports from Pakistan: Eldest brother of Pakistani terror group Jaish e Muhammad’s Founder Masood Azhar died earlier today. Muhammad Tahir Anwar’s funeral took place at Jamia Masjid Usman O Ali in Bahawalpur of Pakistan’s Punjab. Did anyone notice Masood Azhar at the funeral?
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Lisa wrote: 30 Mar 2026 22:23

Could somebody help me with translating the bolded and underlined bit. Thank you in advance. :wink:
My question too. Given that the US is abandoning adherence to even whatever rules of the rules-based international order it ever did recognize, this piece sounds more like satire than news.
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Donald J. Trump&
@realDonald Trump The United States of America is in serious discussions with A NEW, AND MORE REASONABLE, REGIME to end our Military Operations in Iran. Great progress has been made but, if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached, which it probably will be, and if the Hormuz Strait is not immediately "Open for Business," we will conclude our lovely "stay" in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island (and possibly all desalinization plants!), which we have purposefully not yet "touched." This will be in retribution for our many soldiers, and others, that Iran has butchered and killed over the old Regime's 47 year "Reign of
Terror." Thank you for your attention to this matter. President
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Under the Geneva Conventions what Trump is proposing are war crimes. What “rules-based international order”?
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