Originally Posted by
BBadanov
What this does indicate is a larger deployed US force than 2003 GW2.
Nope. The tens of thousands of ground troops are not there. Not even close.
Originally Posted by
NumptyAussie
Interesting how quickly Iran can implement a nuclear weapons program, considering that the USA obliterated it last year and are busy obliterating it today.
Suggest you learn better how to parse political rhetoric.
Originally Posted by
Ninthace
An attack contrary to international war, not that it will bother the Trump regime) with objectives that cannot be achieved by air power alone. Another ill thought through mess.
A mess. Yes. The report of Iranian proxies in Iraq going after Americans there isn't a surprise, but it is an indication of a riskier situation. (I'll need to dig around and see what the government of Iraq has to say about this...)
The surprise to me is Iran's decision to attack a host of Gulf nations. The attack on 5th fleet HQ is not a surprise. Command and Control centers are logical targets.
The reports that the Saudis are now in play, and not staying neutral, is an eye opener.
Four days, eh? I'll guess that's about when the ammo runs short.
I suppose that the discussion, talks, and negotiations on the nuclear posture are postponed for a while.