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orangecrush

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Reply to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #6)

Mon Mar 2, 2026, 11:23 PM

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"As of early March 2026, key European nations heavily involved in the, or threatening involvement in the, hostilities against Iran include the UK, France, and Germany (the E3), which have pledged to defend their interests and allies against Iranian actions. These nations are not direct land neighbors to Iran but are deeply integrated with the geopolitical border of Europe and actively involved in the conflict."

"Immediate Neighbors: Countries bordering Iran that are not strictly European but are adjacent to the European geopolitical sphere include Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey."

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Earthquake in the Gulf: Iran war expands to dozen countries in 72 hours [View all] orangecrush Monday OP

iran has its own liars on the media. they said only bomb us bases hosted by neighbors, NOT msongs Monday #1

The CIA had a popularly elected moderate ousted to install the Shah orangecrush Monday #2

Speaking of liars orangecrush Monday #3

Which European countries have been attacked? Fiendish Thingy Monday #4

It said "gates of Europe" orangecrush Monday #5

Which "gates of Europe" have been attacked? Fiendish Thingy Monday #6

... orangecrush Monday #8

I prefer the verified clarity of post #7 Fiendish Thingy Monday #13

Well orangecrush Monday #14

Axios is gesticulating stupidly about the drone strike on the British base on Cyprus Prairie Gates Monday #11

Cyprus sarisataka Monday #7

Thanks orangecrush Monday #9

Thanks - that's the clarity I was seeking. Nt Fiendish Thingy Monday #12

This message was self-deleted by its author LudwigPastorius Yesterday #18

Cyprus Renew Deal 19 hrs ago #20

Iran wants to involve every neighbor and hurt the economy, so that they pressure the US to stop. Melon Monday #10

Remember the Iran - Contra scandal? orangecrush Monday #15

We use to sell them weapons. They also used to have universities and not force woman to wear head and face coverings. Melon Monday #16

Exactly orangecrush Monday #17

Iran Contra was a scandal because it was 1985-1986. Selling the regime weapons was banned by Congress by then. AZJonnie Yesterday #19