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Persia officially became Iran on March 21, 1935, when Reza Shah Pahlavi requested that foreign governments use the native name "Iran" instead of the Western name "Persia". The change aimed to foster national unity, reflect the country's ancient heritage, and differentiate it from Western colonial-era terminology
Persia is the historical Western name for modern-day Iran, officially rebranded in 1935, which encompasses the heart of the ancient Persian Empire. Situated in West Asia, this region is known for a 2,500-year legacy of art, culture, and power, with a majority Shia Muslim population today.

What are other words for just for fun? for the hell of it, for the heck of it, for the sake of it, for fun, for no reason in particular, for no particular reason, for no good reason… etc.

The Strait of Hormuz is a bending waterway, about 21 miles wide at its narrowest point. It connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. From there, ships can then travel to the rest of the world. While Iran and Oman have their territorial waters in the strait, it's viewed as an international waterway all ships can ply. The UAE, home to the skyscraper-studded city of Dubai, also sits near the waterway.

Whenever we quickly shoot from the hip, we are in danger of shooting ourselves in the foot. Paramount Skydance’s Stock Fades. The Warner Bros. Merger Will Take Years to Pay Off. The Iran War will take much longer, I am afraid. Some say it was meant to be a destruction of the Epstein files, but not all agree. Trump admin shoots itself in the foot by setting up an Epstein backfire.

Are we witnessing a temporary disruption in U.S. leadership, or a structural turning point in the global order?
Does the loss of credibility accelerate relative decline even if material power remains strong?

What else could go wrong? Is this one hell of a Messopotusamia you’ve gotten us into after a self described man of peace? There are heavy Israeli airstrikes on Tehran and Beirut, retaliatory Iranian attacks, and widespread regional displacement. Global oil markets are bracing for disruption, and multiple nations are evacuating citizens. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/how-many-people-have-been-kil…

Cuba's Fidel Castro was frequently accused of being a criminal and a long-time liar.

Multiple US embassies are reportedly telling Americans they cannot help them get out of the Middle East.
The US State Department has advised Americans to leave some countries in the Middle East.
Conflict is escalating in the region after the US and Israel struck Iran on Saturday.
The US embassies in Jerusalem and Qatar have said they are unable to help citizens evacuate.
Only one in four Americans approves of the U.S. strikes that killed Iran's leader, while about half — including one in four Republicans, believe President Trump is too willing to use military force, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that concluded on Sunday.
Is this the Keystone Cops, but with multi-million dollar hardware
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