What if the missile off the coast of California was Israeli?
It'd explain why the DoD said the US was never in danger; it'd explain why the Navy didn't go apesh*t; it would explain the direction of the launch; and the non-notification of airlines.
Yes, I *know* Iran is much closer to Israel than that. But if Israel had a long-range sub-based missile, they'd want to test it in a fashion and a place that *didn't* scream "Israel has a long-range option" to all of its foes.
And with longer-range missiles, Israel's sea-based deterrent is "out of range" of Israel's enemies in the Middle East.
(Tin-foil hat adjusted.)
Your thoughts, guys?
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