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5. Obama mentioned that Netanyahu was always urging him to attack Iran.

Mon Apr 27, 2026, 01:29 PM

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It sounds like it's been an ever-present request from Netanyahu, easily ignored until Trump wanted to do it.

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US State Department Affirms US Attacked Iran "At the Request" of Israel [View all] David__77 Monday OP

DURec leftstreet Monday #1

Or... being blackmailed somehow (MOSSAD agents could have Kompromat...) n/t Justice matters. Monday #3

I'm pretty sure... 2naSalit Monday #10

Self defense from what attack or threat of attack? ChicagoTeamster Monday #4

Or was compelled due to Kompromat. oem Exp Monday #7

Maybe, but in that case why not in Trump's first term? yardwork Monday #12

"Shit Is Fucked Up And Bullshit" eom Exp Monday #6

Duh! Ray Bruns Monday #8

Well that ought to do it. mahina Monday #9

Netanyahu is a fucking psychopath. Initech Monday #14