Originally Posted by
FangsF15
For now, and until proven otherwise, I trust the decision was well considered, and supported by solid intel. Especially given the president’s long history of criticizing needless wars (he was one of the first to decry Iraq), I give him the benefit of the doubt be was privy to intel that compelled him to act when he did.
Iran has been two weeks away from a nuclear weapon for 10 years. Obviously MIDNIGHT HAMMER didn't "totally" destroy their ability to make a nuclear weapon if that's the reasoning.
Originally Posted by
FangsF15
So far, it’s going exceptionally well. No warn is perfect, but Iran is getting absolutely crushed. Time will tell if it was a wise move, or a foolish one.
What's the name of the ayatollah in charge of Iran right now? How's regime change worked in Libya, Afghanistan..
Fortunately we're remvoing THAAD from Korea because of stockpiles and getting a few of our radars blown up. Stuff that we need in a high end conflict.
We are very good with tactical employment. But one would think one of the operational goals of this operation would be to keep the Strait open. That has gone poorly.
Originally Posted by
FangsF15
As for NATO and China, you remember DIMEFIL, Right? He’s using several of those Instruments of National Power with them, as again, he’s arguing it’s in their interest to pull some weight. China is really being pressured to use their pull with Iran to back down.
Russia invading Ukraine has done more for NATO spending than any bullying.