Tag Archives: Turkey

Historical markers in the Middle East

Posted on April 14, 2026 by borderslynn

Below is an extract from Wajeeh Lion’s, Substack. I urge you to read the full article ‘Beyond Belief: The 1,400-Year History and Modern Geopolitics of the Sunni-Shia Divide The 1979 Revolution and the Sectarianization of Geopolitics The catalyst for the … Continue reading →

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Why start the Iran war? Answer, ‘I just wanted to do it’

Posted on March 17, 2026 by borderslynn

‘I just want to do it’: Trump was reportedly ‘high on his own supply’ when he ordered Iran strikes to ‘reluctant’ staffers Story by Tom Durante • 16h https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/i-just-want-to-do-it-trump-was-reportedly-high-on-his-own-supply-when-he-ordered-iran-strikes-to-reluctant-staffers/ar-AA1YL9Tl And Iran keeps its oil transiting from Kharg Island safely to its … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Turkey

Historical markers in the Middle East

Why start the Iran war? Answer, ‘I just wanted to do it’

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