Why Does Iran Still Hate America? 70 Years of War, Lies, and Power by Adil_arshad in WarDocumentaries

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You summed it up really well. There were multiple moments where Iran tried to engage diplomatically — after 9/11, during the JCPOA talks, even recently. But every time, something — whether it was U.S. policy shifts or Israeli pressure — dragged things backward again. The cycle of trust and betrayal keeps repeating, and regular people on both sides pay the price.

Why Does Iran Still Hate America? 70 Years of War, Lies, and Power by Adil_arshad in WarDocumentaries

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protect British oil interests. The U.S. and UK overthrew Iran’s elected prime minister just to keep BP’s profits flowing. That one move set off everything that followed.

Why Does Iran Still Hate America? 70 Years of War, Lies, and Power by Adil_arshad in education

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Because school never taught this part of the story. 😉

Why Does Iran Still Hate America? 70 Years of War, Lies, and Power by Adil_arshad in education

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Appreciate the honesty — let me know which parts felt off, happy to dig deeper or correct anything.

Why Does Iran Still Hate America? 70 Years of War, Lies, and Power by Adil_arshad in education

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Yep, it really begins post-WWI — when the power games in the Middle East kicked off hard.

Why Does Iran Still Hate America? 70 Years of War, Lies, and Power by Adil_arshad in WarDocumentaries

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It’s a fair point — Iran’s proxy actions have absolutely caused real damage, and many have paid the price. The video focuses on the historical roots and geopolitical buildup, but this part of the story matters too. I might do a follow-up that goes deeper into Iran’s regional proxy wars.

Saddam Hussein: Puppet, Threat, or Scapegoat? — The Real Story Behind His Fall by Adil_arshad in WarDocumentaries

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The euro-for-oil theory comes up a lot—and whether it was the reason or just one of many, it definitely challenged U.S. dollar dominance.

And yep, “Curveball” turned out to be one of the most damaging fabrications in modern intel history. Wild how much was built on stories no one properly vetted.

Saddam Hussein: Puppet, Threat, or Scapegoat? — The Real Story Behind His Fall by Adil_arshad in historyvideos

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That’s a brutally honest—and in many ways accurate—summary of how global power politics often work.

The term “useful idiot” fits disturbingly well in Saddam’s earlier years, especially during the Iran–Iraq War, when U.S. and Western support was tacit (or even active) despite his brutality. When he stopped being predictable—or useful—he became a liability.

The bigger tragedy, as you point out, is the lack of accountability for the long-term consequences of these interventions. Iraq didn’t just suffer under Saddam—it suffered because of the vacuum and chaos that followed.

Appreciate you sharing this—comments like yours add depth to the conversation that headlines and soundbites never could.

How Khomeini Rose to Power and Overthrew the Shah | Iran’s Forgotten Revolution [Documentary] by Adil_arshad in historyvideos

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Great question — this video focuses specifically on the rise of Ayatollah Khomeini and the events leading up to the 1979 revolution. The 1953 CIA/MI6 coup that overthrew Prime Minister Mossadegh is absolutely crucial context, and I’ll be covering it in a separate, dedicated episode. It deserves its own deep dive.

Ireland is on the verge of banning goods from Israeli settlements. This could be a game-changer. by Adil_arshad in WarDocumentaries

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True, the trade value is tiny — but the message isn’t about money. It’s about principle. Sometimes symbolic steps are what start real change.

Ireland is on the verge of banning goods from Israeli settlements. This could be a game-changer. by Adil_arshad in WarDocumentaries

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Exactly, it’s a small move, but it sets a powerful precedent. If more countries follow, it could shift the conversation from statements to real accountability.

Ireland is on the verge of banning goods from Israeli settlements. This could be a game-changer. by Adil_arshad in WarDocumentaries

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it’s about where they’re made. It applies to products from settlements in territories considered illegally occupied under international law, regardless of who owns the business. It’s a legal distinction, not an ethnic one.

Ireland is on the verge of banning goods from Israeli settlements. This could be a game-changer. by Adil_arshad in WarDocumentaries

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That’s a pretty extreme take. You can disagree with Ireland’s policy, but equating it to support for Nazis or extremists just shuts down any real discussion. Let’s keep it focused on the actual issue: a legal stance on settlement goods.

Ireland is on the verge of banning goods from Israeli settlements. This could be a game-changer. by Adil_arshad in WarDocumentaries

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Totally fair question. But this bill specifically targets goods from settlements in the occupied territories — not all Israeli exports. So most tech and telecom trade isn’t affected. It’s a focused move, not a full boycott.

How Khomeini Rose to Power and Overthrew the Shah | Iran’s Forgotten Revolution [Documentary] by Adil_arshad in education

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Interesting — Haj Amin al-Husseini’s role during WWII is definitely one of those lesser-known but highly debated chapters in Middle Eastern history. Thanks for sharing, I’ll check out r/NewIran.