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made their rounds at the palace. The presidential guards who fought intensely against the rebels did not have the capacity to fend against bombardments from artillery, tanks and planes. Earlier in the day, Daoud had ordered the loyal air units at
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request for summoning the units, but he teasingly reassured and advised me to calm down. At 10:00 as well, I informed Rasuli that despite his instruction, the tanks were moving along towards
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