[Williams]

It more than paid for itself in the message sent to Iran, Russia and the region. The United States can act with impunity and Russia can’t save you.

[Enchante]

YES.

[Mariner]

“The United States can act with impunity and Russia can’t save you.”

I MISSED that one.

That is of HUGE geopolitical and strategic benefit!

[JonPreston]

So if Putin chooses to respond in a few days, a week or a month from now your theory is kaput?

[Parley Baer]

“It more than paid for itself in the message sent to Iran, Russia and the region. The United States can act with impunity and Russia can’t save you.”

....and North Korea.

[Reno89519]

That is a very good point. Russian blinked and pulled their military out of the way, Iran was mute. America and allies rule. Don’t mess with us. And, in recognition of the naysayers and people with their panties in a twist, all done very cheaply, with minimal risk to Americans, and no apparent American casualties. MAGA is accomplished.

[usconservative]

It more than paid for itself in the message sent to Iran, Russia and the region. The United States can act with impunity and Russia can’t save you.

Russia turned and looked the other way while this was happening. Tell me, what did we accomplish other than killing some camels and other "wildlife" in Syria?

Not much. Not anything.