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paleotn

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10. Negotiations going on behind the scenes. This may very well be part of that.

Reply to FifthColumn (Reply #8)

Sat Mar 21, 2026, 02:33 PM

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If that premise is true and I were the Iranians, I'd want one hell of a gesture of good will to ensure the US is serious. This may be exactly that. It allows Iran to sell on the open market which includes the US. Donnie dumbass wants desperately to get out of this trap.

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