r/neoliberal • u/Currymvp2 unflaired • Apr 13 '24

Iran begins attack, launching dozens of drones that'll take hours to arrive News (Middle East)

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/report-iran-begins-attack-on-israel-launching-dozens-of-drones-thatll-take-hours-to-arrive/

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u/UnskilledScout Cancel All Monopolies Apr 13 '24

If I was Israel, I wouldn't have bombed an Iranian embassy with a senior general forcing a response from them.

Inb4 "Israel has a right to defend itself against terrorist states and entities planning on attacking Israel"

There is a difference between defence and escalation. I mean, if it was such a bright idea, explain why the U.S. was against the move.

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u/[deleted] Apr 13 '24

If I was Israel, I wouldn't have bombed an Iranian embassy with a senior general forcing a response from them.

Nope. You help plan a terrorist attack and are attending a meeting to plan more you are a valid target.

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u/Augustus-- Apr 13 '24

The contras were terrorists. If Nicaragua had assassinated US military in Central America, you'd have no problem with it?

How about the CIA assets helping.the mujahedeen, Russia murders them in Pakistan,. that's all cool?

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u/[deleted] Apr 13 '24

Yeah that is a legitimate risk of running covert operations in foreign countries. Especially ones of dubious legality and morality like aiding the contras or hezbollah.