• jj4211@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    Well it did say major players, plural. If you have major players directly in opposition and both feeling the need for conscription…

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      9 months ago

      Iran has always had mandatory military service for men 18+. You can buy out if you’re rich, but they’ve been drafting for years.

      And Iran is arguably the #3 major player ahead of Israel who wants to keep their military action at home.