It is obvious that Iran wants us to retaliate militarily. We may still do that, but increasing the sanctions and building a coalition will be the first steps. No rush. I can recall when I was in the Kingdom prior to Desert Shield/Storm, there was a lengthy period of time getting our forces arrayed properly before responding. Trump is sending addition personnel into Saudi Arabia, no doubt to install more Patriot batteries, improve surveillance of Iranian forces, and arrange the logistics to support whatever military options we may choose. It is the calm before the storm.
Unlike what happened during the Gulf Wars, there will be no invasion of Iran. If a military response is determined, we will take out their command and control infrastructure along with their military capabilities. We may hit their oil refineries and port facilities, but I doubt that will be the case because of the long term impact on the economy and the Iranian populace. We want to hit the leadership and the military and incur as little collateral damage as possible so as not to alienate the Iranian people, who are demonstrating daily across the country against the regime. Time is on our side hence the Iranian regime's trying to goad us into acting militarily, which would galvanize the country and deflect from the increasing domestic opposition to the regime.
I would be patient while readying our military option.
Yep, Trump is not about to start a war over oil flow.
I'll tell you taking out the mullahs potential for war without messing with the Iranian people is quite the task.If anyone is up to it I'm guessing Trump and MBS will get it done.
Perhaps some aide from UAE and maybe Israel who knows. Whatever happens we will not be in the foreground but in the background which in itself is a huge story that will never be told by the current driveby media.We should be telling it ourselves in the New Media but even there hard to say if it will be done.
Also, it's hard for the mullahs to make the claim that they just blew up this or that because of sanctions which they claim don't harm them.
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Hungry Howie just ran the segment with Rudy and Fredo,Fredo loses again....