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Martin Eden

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19. Did Kraznov really *think* he could achieve regime change in Iran, then control their oil?

Sat May 23, 2026, 11:01 AM

May 23

I can't get inside the head of this pathological liar. If he believes what he says, he's delusional. Woefully ignorant, he surrounds himself with sycophants who won't contradict him when he's wrong. Career experts in the government either keep silent, or lose their job.

Kraznov is at least subconsciously aware of his approaching mortality. I think this, and the bottomless pit of his ego, is why he's building monuments to himself. He wants to leave his mark on as much as he can, including countries like Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran.

He is also a malignant narcissist and a bully drunk with power. To have the US military at his command without using it is against his nature -- as is consultation and careful analysis. Psychological need and greed drive his actions, with extreme hubris. He doesn't *think* any consequences will fall on him, and doesn't care about anyone else.

Though Ican't get inside his head, but did I come close?

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We Now Know With Certainty Why Krasnov Invaded Iran - Regime Change [View all] gab13by13 May 23 OP

It is always about power, control, money. Irish_Dem May 23 #1

Yup, follow the money. Venazuela has the largest reserves of oil... Now we control in. Who has the mitch96 May 23 #21

PNAC Lives Kid Berwyn May 23 #2

Had Alan Dulles not spearheaded the overthrow of Iran's government in 1953, Iran might be an ally today. Lonestarblue May 23 #9

I can appreciate Truman's reasoning here, but just like slightlv May 23 #15

If the Venezuelans realize that Delcy turned Maduro in, those in his inner circle Baitball Blogger May 23 #3

Absolutely, gab13by13 May 23 #4

I believe it was to Jack the price of oil 100%. It pays off the onshore big oil donors who were next in line first Cheezoholic May 23 #5

I thought that the position of president in Iran wnylib May 23 #6

My scorecard looks very different GreatGazoo May 23 #7

Nice post, I like it, gab13by13 May 23 #10

I like your points about more than oil needs to move through Hormuz GreatGazoo May 23 #18

And Iranians will never forget . . . AverageOldGuy May 23 #8

Maybe if Democrats regain control of government gab13by13 May 23 #12

And we keep giving them more things to "remember"... Wounded Bear May 23 #13

Why does the press never challenge Trump when he spews these absurd lies? OGBuzz May 23 #11

If that indeed was the "plan" it was a stupid plan from the get go. onenote May 23 #14

Not to mention that gab13by13 May 23 #16

We had better plans when we played army as kids and we were 6 years old. surfered May 23 #17

Did Kraznov really *think* he could achieve regime change in Iran, then control their oil? Martin Eden May 23 #19

I think Ahmadenijad is dead. ChicagoTeamster May 23 #20