Iran Super Thread- Merged

[armrdsoul77]

Mute if you dont want to hear his forearm breaking

 

[Brad Sallows]

Yep. One. And depending on what time it is, the White House will or won’t say they had to go in because Bibi allegedly forced their hand.

Yes, just one. Pity they had to settle for one that is militarily powerful and competent and unafraid to act, instead of one that is much caressed in the halls of the UN for its moral posturing.

 

[Kilted]

Mute if you dont want to hear his forearm breaking

His lack of reaction to his arm breaking like that makes me wonder what he might have been using prior to this incident.

 

[Lumber]

I see the Belgrano-esq hand wringing has begun.

I’m rather surprised and disappointed that you’d frame sympathy for dead sailors as hand-wringing and sanctimony. One of the few constants of naval warfare has been the professional respect sailors show for those who share the same risks at sea, even when they’re fighting each other. Besides, this doesn't compare to the Belgrano. She was a credible threat, while the Dena almost two thousand miles away and entirely not a threat.

 

[Halifax Tar]

I’m rather surprised and disappointed that you’d frame sympathy for dead sailors as hand-wringing and sanctimony. One of the few constants of naval warfare has been the professional respect sailors show for those who share the same risks at sea, even when they’re fighting each other. Besides, this doesn't compare to the Belgrano. She was a credible threat, while the Dena almost two thousand miles away and entirely not a threat.

I think you're looking at history through rose colored glasses.

While there are examples of humanity shown after battles are fought, the battles themselves are as savage and unforgiving as any other.

The one point in this situation where I would question the submarines actions, as an absolute nonSME, is what they did post attack. Did they stop and offer aid to any survivors, send out a distress signal to the Sri Lankan Navy ? I don't know, and I don't what the SOP is for the USN Submarine service in that scenario. Are they even allowed too do that ? Or is that a thing of the past ?

I think any ship you find that belongs to your enemy is a credible threat and should be dealt with, no matter the location.

 

[Halifax Tar]

No one in the Gulf is shedding a tear for Iran. Most just don’t want to pay the butchers bill.

I’m actually surprised to hear Jordan hasn’t joined the air war as they have some scores to settle in Iran.

Iran had to be dealt with and its been coming 40 years. Some are just upset about who is doing it.

 

[Halifax Tar]

Im sure this is all just political positioning for CUSMA but offff.

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