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TomDaisy

(1,961 posts) Sat Apr 13, 2024, 09:55 PM Apr 13

This was a long-telegraphed attack by Iran, and they knew nearly all missiles would be shot down [View all]

This is perfunctory and performative, it is not an escalation, it is a measured response to Israel's recent deadly attack on the Iranian embassy in Syria.

This attack was announced by our own White House days ago.

Israel forced Iran's hand. Iran had to respond with something.

In fact, Iran just issued a statement saying that the engagement is over unless Israel provokes them again.

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This was a long-telegraphed attack by Iran, and they knew nearly all missiles would be shot down [View all] TomDaisy Apr 13 OP

So the planned drama is over. Irish_Dem Apr 13 #1

exactly correct. TomDaisy Apr 13 #2

It was quite the dramatic performance. Irish_Dem Apr 13 #4

... orangecrush Apr 13 #29

Except for the injured kid. Igel Apr 14 #45

Reminds me of something that happened in WWII. Irish_Dem Apr 13 #8

US had a whole fake Army Kennah Apr 15 #47

Oh yes that is another story. Irish_Dem Apr 15 #54

No - 4th wave of 40 drones minutes ago womanofthehills Apr 13 #18

Exactly. Gore1FL Apr 13 #3

You think that Iran wanted to make a public display of how Mountainguy Apr 13 #5

Iran sent the drones first, knowing it would take hours from them to reach Israel TomDaisy Apr 13 #7

If that was the case, they wouldn't have launched the ballistic missiles Mountainguy Apr 13 #17

Iran is fighting a proxy war using wnylib Apr 13 #26

Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis are far better at killing people. Iran looks weak. Kennah Apr 15 #48

So no harm, no foul? sarisataka Apr 13 #6

so the WWIII screaming is just hysterical blathering by people who don't know anything. TomDaisy Apr 13 #10

The risk is there but is so far being averted. wnylib Apr 13 #28

Delayed Kennah Apr 15 #49

I would hardly classify Malcom Nance as a "know-nothing"..... AZ8theist Apr 14 #43

As long as nothing slips through and hits something important or causes casualties. Should be yes. Zipgun Apr 13 #16

Supposedly, another 80 drones are heading to Israel womanofthehills Apr 13 #34

That points out a weakness in pretty much all Disaffected Apr 13 #37

Joe enid602 Apr 13 #9

yes TomDaisy Apr 13 #11

It's getting really weird here. BannonsLiver Apr 13 #12

couldn't agree more TomDaisy Apr 13 #13

Where are you? OAITW r.2.0 Apr 13 #20

It was a save face attack Johnny2X2X Apr 13 #14

It seems like a measured reasonable response. Autumn Apr 13 #15

Iran makes a rational response after testing Israeli defense systems. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 13 #19

Crazy, but if Iran wanted to seriously hit Israel it would have a} fired more and b} had a coordinated attack with... dutch777 Apr 13 #21

thx for the explanation BlueWaveNeverEnd Apr 13 #22

If/When they get serious, they'll come with 10 times as many drones and missiles? Silent Type Apr 13 #23

At which point, the US will likely hit Iranian military sites Kennah Apr 15 #50

So, it's the Hatfields versus the McCoys? TeamProg Apr 13 #24

Good to know! BigmanPigman Apr 13 #25

Yeah, OK orangecrush Apr 13 #27

Iran firing over 200 real rockets and drones into Israel is not an escalation? Beastly Boy Apr 13 #30

All the drones are not sold to Russia and not launched against Ukraine. . . . .nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 13 #31

Post removed Post removed Apr 13 #32

Think I'm gonna disagree on using nukes, sorry. Silent Type Apr 13 #40

You forgot the sarcasm emoji (hopefully). Celerity Apr 13 #41

Poor Iran. nt LexVegas Apr 13 #33

Iran has Russia, China, N Korea, Yemen, Iraq womanofthehills Apr 13 #35

Iran pulled a trump. BidenRocks Apr 13 #36

So a dotard move? Kennah Apr 15 #52

Interesting worldview where folks are so eager to be apologists for the tyrannical Islamist regime in Iran tritsofme Apr 13 #38

Its bizarro....nt LexVegas Apr 13 #39

So Saudi Arabia allowed the drones and missiles Ilsa Apr 14 #42

From Iran and Yemen according to what I read, so yes, it seems the Saudis allowed it Kennah Apr 15 #51

LOL n'kay. This is why I come to DU... AnrothElf Apr 14 #44

The little Bedouin girl who was injured did not have access to a bomb shelter. LeftInTX Apr 15 #46

dick waving Skittles Apr 15 #53