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27. What about the Iraqi Government?

Reply to slightlv (Reply #17)

Thu Mar 5, 2026, 10:56 AM

4 hrs ago

I'm sure the Iraqi government is looking forward to having Kurds armed and trained by the CIA, within their borders!

And if the Kurds are successful then the CIA will provide the Turks and Iraqis with the information needed to get rid of them!

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