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humor The Onion 2026-05-21

Iran War By The Numbers: Boondoggle Synonyms and Frozen Children

The Onion hilariously breaks down the Iran conflict with numbers like '19-ish missiles' and '8.6 million schoolchildren remaining in Iranian stockpiles.' Because nothing says serious geopolitical analysis like dark humor and cruise ship mine discoveries.


<p>Since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, hostilities have escalated into naval blockades and threats from both sides that could spark a wider war. The Onion examines the key facts and figures behind the conflict. 10-20 Synonyms for โ€œboondoggleโ€ journalists aren&#8217;t allowed to use 8.6 million Schoolchildren remaining in Iranian stockpiles 19-ish [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://theonion.com/the-iran-war-by-the-numbers/">The Iran War By The Numbers</a> appeared first on...

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