This man is reminiscent of Japan’s overconfident senior commanders just prior to WW II. The Iranians have purchased many modern Chinese shore to ship missiles if fired at American capital ships in the narrow , shallow Persian Gulf, conceivably can cause a debacle for the American Navy worse than Pearl Harbor. Would not doubt that Russian and Chinese war gamers have told the Iranians this is not only possible but likely. These Iranian commanders assume the US would withdraw and accept defeat. The reality is the counterattack would devastate Iran. Interesting variant of the game is that the Saudis, Israelis, ISIS and others are aware of the ramifications of an Iranian assault on American ships if shooting were to start.
Weakness or perceived weakness welcomes attack. Let’s hope it’s more the latter than the former.
i can understand how they would feel this way having faced Obama—who gave in to them. If they attacked now—they might make some gains. BUT Imagine the war with President Ted Cruz in Charge? or even President Mitt Romney? or Newt Gingrich, or even Jeb Bush? Americans are spoiling for a fight with IS and Iran—finish what Carter Failed to do. Put the Shaws son back on the thrown. Re-take the lands controlled by IS. Kill the Black Turbaned warriors of Islam! If the shooting starts—it could spark WW III.