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Iran-backed Houthis continue to detain US, UN employees: State Department
2021-11-20
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Posted by:trailing wife

#7   In the 1950s the CIA overthrew the democratic government of Iran

That would be the 1953 overthrow of Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh initiated by Britain’s MI6 in order to fight back against Mossaddegh’s nationalization of the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company in 1951, not until almost two years later aided by America’s CIA. It is an interesting twist that nowadays the ignorant blame the entire thing on America, ignoring Britain’s role and primary interest in the situation. Why are you doing that, Shomp Ebbeans2472?
Posted by: trailing wife   2021-11-20 18:48  

#6  If anyone did that to America

It seems to be happening in every major city-state and all across the countryside.
Posted by: Skidmark   2021-11-20 17:26  

#5  When it comes to removing or installing foreign gummints, the CIA seems to invariably choose... poorly...
Posted by: M. Murcek   2021-11-20 16:10  

#4  1. Jimmy Carter greenlighted the Ayatollah Khomeni's overthrow of the Shah, a loyal US ally.

2. In the 1950s the CIA overthrew the democratic government of Iran and installed a dictator. If anyone did that to America would you be pissed off enough to violate diplomatic niceties about embassies?
Posted by: Shomp Ebbeans2472   2021-11-20 15:36  

#3  Iran declared war on thew U.S. in 1979 when it invaded our embassy. Why are they still here?
Posted by: irish rage boy   2021-11-20 13:10  

#2  I was under the impression they’re the local caretakers left behind when the State Department staff deserted the place, Besoeker. So it’s not like they really had anything better to do than provide a substitute income to the kidnappers now that the rich American unbelievers aren’t around for their periodic adventure in native culture.

Posted by: trailing wife   2021-11-20 08:14  

#1  Left to do your own cooking, cleaning, and infant care are you ?
Posted by: Besoeker   2021-11-20 02:34  

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