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2023-10-08 14:39:18 UTC - SOMEWHAT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 31D0A6EAA1CA0F79A9987B98532013F0E7A3E9D27160F4F86DA907F7CC3B7159
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Original Note:
Ed’s explanation is in fact more misinformation than “facts.” Iran has an annual budget of ~$52 billion. The release of $6 billion, plus ~$18 billion from excess oil revenues (thanks to failed sanctions), likely contributed to Iran supporting Hamas’ attack. Explanation: https://x.com/GLNoronha/status/1710752057118855326?s=20 https://amwaj.media/article/what-do-iran-s-growing-crude-oil-exports-mean-for-the-economy#
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