Originally Posted by
NutLoose
Why now? Answer me that, there is nothing like a good old war to deflect peoples concerns from what is happening at home.
Easy answer , the Iranians gave the middle finger and refused, despite being given several opportunity, to negotiate and they are beginning the learn that their refusal has consequences.
Local US politics has little to do with it, I would suggest.( further debate on the JB Thread may be more appropriate.)