The view from Tehran The enemy has a vote, as military historians like to say, and Iran appears confident of its ability to inflict damage.
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Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
20 July 2026
Many historians believe American soldiers encountered french fries in Belgium during World War I, where French was widely spoken, helping popularize the name.
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