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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-27T14:52:29.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.the-independent.com",
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  "textContent": "Past wars have taught us that America’s threats of a few thousand ground troops for Iran are an empty and dangerous fantasy, says World affairs editor Sam Kiley",
  "title": "The US would need a million troops to control Iran – not the few thousand currently on their way",
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