• smooth_tea@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    Unless you’re saying bibi paid hamas to attack them

    Bibi paying Hamas is common knowledge. I assume the attack on October 7th was really convenient, and I would assume they at the very least let it happen. I think there is also evidence to support that theory, but since I’ve only watched from the sidelines, I’m not going to try and build a case.

    this should not be painted as Iran being the reasonable guys in contrast

    Well, what would be reasonable for Iran to do when it is being encircled, attacked, and for years called out as the next target? I think they’ve shown quite a lot of restraint as it is.

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      3 months ago

      yeah, I don’t know, I feel that there are plenty of normal strategic honorable pragmatic (e.g. JCPOA and I know some iranian emigrants) people in Iran who are strongly against winning influence through the martyrdom of others, but while they are led by a theocracy that keeps supporting islamist groups, I’m skeptical of the overall improvement of the region from their strategic approach and looming leadership.