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applegrove

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8. I meant the Iran War. US is undoing sanctions of Russian oil

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Reply #7)

Mon Mar 9, 2026, 01:31 AM

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to make up for the Strait of Hormuz being shut down by the Iranians. The sanctions against Russian oil came after they invaded Ukraine. Russia was in dire straights. Now the price of oil they sell is way up and it looks like they will be able to sell it easily again. That is what I meant by saying Russia is winning this Iran War.

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Ukraine the other day: [View all] applegrove Monday OP

While Russia goes after Ukraine's civilian population. OAITW r.2.0 Monday #1

Russia is winning the US/Israel vs. Iran war. applegrove Monday #2

I don't think so. Ukraine/NATO are all on the same page. Russia is losing ground and assets at a unreplaceable rate, OAITW r.2.0 Monday #7

I meant the Iran War. US is undoing sanctions of Russian oil applegrove Monday #8

Russia can't make money if their oil infrastructure continues to degrade. OAITW r.2.0 Monday #9

Good. applegrove Monday #10

😢🕯️ blm Monday #3

ruzzian flag allowed to be flown at paralympics. I understand niyad Monday #4

Wait...this 9 year old was in the para Olympics? Melon Monday #6

That is what I read on another post earlier. niyad Monday #11

You have to be 18 to be in the paraolympics Melon Monday #12

Thank you. Either the post I read was incorrect, or I read it wrong. Quite niyad Monday #14

And the USA... sheshe2 Monday #5

Sadly, horrifyingly true. niyad Monday #13

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