This is a pretty odd take on things.
not particularly - IMO the head in the sand, lets do nothing approach seems rather odd.
Yes tensions were still there, but I never said they werent. They have increased a lot due to Trump's actions though.
They hated the great satan before and they still hate the great satan now... don't see a change re: the tensions between Iran and the US tbh...
The change is in the rules of the game and motivations - they now have more direct consequences to the game they've been playing for the past couple of decades and they're trapped in an awkward dilemma of wanting to respond to save face but also knowing they'll get their asses kicked if they do... and they'll also get their asses kicked if they carry on with the attacks as they have been doing until now.
Does that mean I want Trump to start a full on war there - no of course not. Does it mean I like Trump or trust his judgement on this stuff - LOL no, not at all - quite the opposite , he's a useful idiot here - someone who can be guided to take the risk and make a bold move because he likes to be seen doing this but I really hope the relevant high ranking national security staff in the US have the potential responses planned out carefully and don't let him get carried away.
Do I think a surgical strike and a promise of direct action in repose to any further silliness from Iran is justifiable and an approach that is worth taking - yes, potentially - albeit it needs to be done in a controlled way with a lot of thought about the consequences of escalating too far. It is risky, obviously and personally I think giving them a bloody nose re: the stated 52 targets etc.. if they make another move is worthwhile too as would be further action against them and their facilities if it escalates a bit or shipping is affected by them.
As I said earlier, the nuclear deal was a good way to get off on the right foot and diffuse tensions slowly and build trust.
And as I said earlier it's got naff all to do with these proxy attacks which carried on right the way through that nuclear deal and which arguably they weren't fans of and would have been seeking to undermine regardless.
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