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manicdem

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11. Outside help needed

Reply to flashman13 (Reply #6)

Sun Jan 11, 2026, 07:26 PM

2 hrs ago

Most modern overthrows require the military to turn or outside intervention. I haven't seen anything indicating the military would turn on the current leadership. The Iran military is large and has all the weapons and would bomb crowds of people with airplanes without hesitation. I fear even Iraq would help Iran crush the uprising.

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Sometimes the Revolution needs outside help...for example: EX500rider 7 hrs ago #4

This is true. Our proverbs and such can be disproven. I have not yet gathered all of my thoughts Tetrachloride 7 hrs ago #5

NO NO NO The Iranian people, and they alone, must do what is necessary to overturn the current regime. flashman13 7 hrs ago #6

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