These people have been practicing war for a thousand years as a form of employment and as an outbranch of their religious dogma. A hundred year long conflict is one which is barely getting started.
And we want 24 hours to push a button 500 miles away to spit some tomahawk missiles at some stucco plastered stone walls in Damascus? Feh!
yes, correct blackdog. Our timeline is out there. Works quite well to tip the enemy of your plan in the enemies’ favor.