Originally Posted by
Hangarless
Word has it that the IRGC are looking to talk.
Originally Posted by
mahogany bob
CONUNDRUM
A It is right and just to attack - and hopefully destroy - a despotic regime ,which blatantly fuels terrorism throughout the Middle East - and the Western world - and has the potential to create an effective nuclear strike force - without waiting to tick all the boxes required by international law
OR
B should one wait - possibly forever - until ‘ international law ‘ gives the legal go-ahead ?
I vote for A with the proviso that a clear moral case is established by unbiased observers .
re the attack on Iran this definitely clearly IS established.
Whatever people think of Trump IF his decision to attack Iran results in a democratic government replacing the current despotic regime he will go down in history as one of it’s greatest leaders.
The next few weeks are indeed momentous for not only Trump but the entire Middle East !
Re the USA air armada - having seen similar action live in GW1,GW 2 and Kosova awesome is an understatement - it is easy for the casual observer to think that such an operation just happens -it certainly does not - the skill ,dedication ,bravery and shear professionalism of the aircrew involved should not be underestimated.
You missed the third option, which was Trump should have got the approval of Congress before going to war, as he cannot take the Country to War without Congresses approval under I believe, the War Powers Act.