▲ | infecto 6 hours ago | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I have mixed feelings about the current state but is that a legitimate question. I imagine Iran would fire once on the US and then all heck would reign down on them from the skies. I don’t see a situation where Iran can hold on. Most of the people do not support the government. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
▲ | dreghgh 3 hours ago | parent | next [-] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
What if they hit US bases using 'plausibly deniable' cutouts? The Glorious Revolutionary Militia of country X, using Iranian built and supplied drones or missiles, blows up young American soldiers in a country half the electorate didn't even know there was a presence in. Iran disclaims all involvement, but says they sympathise with the legitimate frustration of the locals. Do you think the United States gets involved in a hot war against Iran based on that? Remember the Beirut truck bombings. The biggest single day US Marine loss of life since Iwo Jima. Reagan (and Mitterand) immediately says there will be no withdrawal. They shoot a lot of artillery in the general direction of Hezbollah from a boat, then immediately withdraw all troops. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
▲ | gcanyon 6 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
> Most of the people do not support the government. You're implying that a foreign power bombing Iran would make the people less likely to support their government. Do you have justification for that? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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▲ | bitmasher9 6 hours ago | parent | prev [-] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The power delta between The United Stated and Iran is lower than any of our other engagements since WW2, and look at how many resources were spent for questionable outcomes. |