Hmm, let me think. I actually lived in Iran for the first 23 years of my life. We were chanting “death to Israel” starting at age seven. I clearly remember growing up with giant countdown banners on highways showing how many days were left until Israel’s annihilation, very wholesome stuff for kids. Our school textbooks were full of quotes from the Supreme Leader about wiping Israel off the map. And of course, every year, like clockwork, they dragged us out for marches to “liberate Al-Aqsa” and “destroy Israel.” Super educational field trips, really. Iran’s support for Hamas started with the Islamic Republic. On October 7th, they backed attacks on civilians, then fired at Israel through Hezbollah and the Houthis. They’ve been screaming about nukes and Israel’s destruction since I was a kid and surprise, they’ve been acting on it for years through their little proxy groups. But now here comes Johnny from suburban America, telling me my lived experience is a lie? The audacity is truly next level.
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