I think their dinner centered on sensitive details regarding arms shipments to Syrian rebels.
I think the reason no go order was given for the secon larger QRF from Sigonella Sicily was fears they could be shot down by MANPADS floating around so much of Bengazi.
I think the political leadership wanted a “Desert One”-scenario right before an election.
“I think the reason no go order was given for the secon larger QRF from Sigonella Sicily was fears they could be shot down by MANPADS floating around so much of Bengazi.”
Very astute point.