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[–] Evil_Shrubbery@thelemmy.club 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

One could argue that USA rebuilt a colony & had vast interest in the region (still has to this day, military personnel & nuclear weapons included). So at best a smart investment that paid for itself several times over.

[–] Zeppo@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago

True, and we're not getting that in Iran. Germany changed after the war and it does not seem like Iran will.