You seemed to be arguing that they cannot launch on their own, which also is a conclusion that they cannot refuse to launch. So, why do you think they can refuse to launch, yet, they cannot initiate a launch?
I am not speaking of a retaliatory strike. I am speaking of a situation involving the aforementioned “hinky” container aboard a foreign flagged vessel. Please keep in mind, I am not trying to bust your chops, but actually play out the scenario keeping our current POTUS in mind.