That's assuming they'd fight back in symmetrical warfare. In practice, the fight back will be in other countries and not limited by any of the targets you just mentioned.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lewkowski
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That's assuming they'd fight back in symmetrical warfare. In practice, the fight back will be in other countries and not limited by any of the targets you just mentioned.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lewkowski
It sounds like the Iranians gave advance warning to the U.S. where they were lobbing missiles, presumably to prevent casualties that would likely draw harsh reprisals. The U.S. did something similar when they bombed Syria for using chemical weapons. It's possible Trump might say something like "hah, they tried to hurt us but couldn't" and leave it at that. If that happens, it makes me wonder about all this.... I'm not a conspiracy theorist, but I recognize there's a lot more that underlies something like a high level assassination than is represented in the media.
Talk about pointless. AFAIK those were truck-mounted short-range ballistic missiles. Mobile launchers, Lewk.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lewkowski
Huh, Trump did exactly that. Almost like Iranian leadership isn't as pissed as they want to appear. Or maybe they're more afraid than pissed? Something doesn't smell right about all this.Quote:
Originally Posted by EyeKhan
Historically, I think Iran has had a habit of taking their time exacting revenge. The missile attacks weren't, I think, intended as revenge, or even as retaliation in the conventional sense. More a well-calibrated signal intended to help both parties climb down a little without losing face.Quote:
Originally Posted by EyeKhan
Trump shit the bed on this one. He openly claimed massive response if Iran retaliated and then when they fire on our troops he mewls about increased sanctions. Basically just sent a signal to other countries that they can feel free to ignore our warning and take pot shots at our troops whenever they want. I like a lot of what Trump has done domestically but this is embarrassing.
They claim they will hit harder ’soon’.
Not sure what kind of resources they have in order to do that.
Considering they destroyed a Saudi oil refinery, are connected to numerous terrorist groups, and are next to a vital shipping lane, lots.Quote:
Originally Posted by rille
Congress needs to debate (and update) the War Powers Act and AUMF right away. And those (R) who want a powerful executive should be re-thinking that. :sour:
White House Memo Justifying Suleimani Strike Cites No Imminent Threat
Totally normal to lie to the legislature about an action that risked setting off a war.