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In reply to the discussion: This was a long-telegraphed attack by Iran, and they knew nearly all missiles would be shot down [View all]tritsofme
(17,992 posts)38. Interesting worldview where folks are so eager to be apologists for the tyrannical Islamist regime in Iran
Putins close relationship with Iran is also not particularly surprising in that context.
To each their own, I suppose.
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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 2024
OP
Iran sent the drones first, knowing it would take hours from them to reach Israel
TomDaisy
Apr 2024
#7
Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis are far better at killing people. Iran looks weak.
Kennah
Apr 2024
#48
so the WWIII screaming is just hysterical blathering by people who don't know anything.
TomDaisy
Apr 2024
#10
As long as nothing slips through and hits something important or causes casualties. Should be yes.
Zipgun
Apr 2024
#16
Crazy, but if Iran wanted to seriously hit Israel it would have a} fired more and b} had a coordinated attack with...
dutch777
Apr 2024
#21
If/When they get serious, they'll come with 10 times as many drones and missiles?
Silent Type
Apr 2024
#23
Iran firing over 200 real rockets and drones into Israel is not an escalation?
Beastly Boy
Apr 2024
#30
All the drones are not sold to Russia and not launched against Ukraine. . . . .nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Apr 2024
#31
Interesting worldview where folks are so eager to be apologists for the tyrannical Islamist regime in Iran
tritsofme
Apr 2024
#38
From Iran and Yemen according to what I read, so yes, it seems the Saudis allowed it
Kennah
Apr 2024
#51
The little Bedouin girl who was injured did not have access to a bomb shelter.
LeftInTX
Apr 2024
#46