“This strike may prove to be the highest value target we’ve ever hit, next to bin Laden.”
When we got him, bin Laden was apparently of little value. Yes he induced grievous harm, but he was no longer a threat - his killing was a matter of justice, not of defense.
Sulaimani & Co killed today were active threats, high value because they were, are, and will cause serious harm to our people & interests.
Sulaimani & Co killed today were active threats, high value because they were, are, and will cause serious harm to our people & interests.
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Did they have the Iraqi government’s permission to be in the country?