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Why on Earth did Britain join in on shooting down drones fired by Iran???

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DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 14/04/2024 13:42

I predicted before midnight last night, that Iran is a 4th world nation when it comes to modern warfare and at most, 1% of what they throw at Israel will get through. This morning, we learned that around 330 drones, possibly 3/4 Cruise missiles were fired and all were either shot down by warplanes or the IDF's, Iron Dome system, thankfully. One injury to child reported from falling debris.

Iran had to respond as like any weak leader hanging by the skin of their teeth, IE the Israeli PM authrosied an attack in Syria on Iran's consulate, which in turn killed 4 top generals and was an attack on Iran itself in the eyes of the world

Iran was looking seriously weak as it was putting up with these attacks as above. Iran wanted to prove itself but not go to a full war because like any country, those at the top of the food chain are cowards and do not want to lose their palaces, lifestyles, wealth etc, So Iran gave several days warning and also stated it wont use ballistic missiles which are near impossible to stop

Therefore, last night after giving several days warning, Iran launched the attack.
Thankfully, Iran's dictators had been mislead by their General's about how good these drones are. Iran is now looking like a fool, a very weak fool, as weak as the Israeli PM

Israeli PM started this by attacking Iran's embassy and this was done as the USA was backing off, holding off supplies re attacks on Gaza so the weak PM authrosied the attack knowing full well what may happen

We are in dangerous times now because, Israels PM is very, very weak and may do something that results in a much bigger war where many innocents are killed. Sadly, this is what weak leaders do. As you all know once Hamas has been eradicated, Gaza offensive finished the Israeli PM will lose his job so its in his interest to keep on fighting

Iran fully supports the proxies that are in Israel and surrounding areas

WTF did our stupid leader in number 10 allow Britain's planes to shoot down missiles? I bet you that in the heads of mad people, lone wolves, England is now at a great risk from a terrorist attack

Our naval forces depend on scavenging parts from other ships. The aircraft carried, rarely one of them works we never needed one never mind two. They have 2/3 warplanes between the carries. The people of Britain need looking after and our money, possibly tens of millions was thrown down the drain last night and I am guessing that Britain has wasted over 200 million by trying to shoot down Houti missiles and flying warplanes as it costs hundreds of thousands to fly a single warplane for a few hours never mind the missiles being used

AIBU to feel that Sunak and gang were totally wrong to get us/England/Britain involved in a a skirmish by shooting down Iran's drones, the attack that was initiated by Israel's weak PM by attacking Iran's Embassy/Consulate? WTF put us at further risk IE people of the UK and waste hundreds of millions of pounds of our/taxpayers money that could easily be better used!!

To be clear, I fully blame Hamas/their supported who live in 7 star hotels for the murderous attack on the people of Israel on Oct 7ht 2023. I also fully support Israels actions in Gaza to remove terrorists and free hostages

FYI, I blame the Israel PM for allowing the attack on Iran's Embassy/Consulate knowing full-well what may follow

[Title edited by MNHQ on OP's request]

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DdraigGoch · 19/04/2024 22:09

cakeorwine · 19/04/2024 19:06

You predicted Israel would respond.

I bow to your analysis and predictive skills. Who'd have thought it

Stop putting 50ps in the meter. DSC doesn't get sarcasm.

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 19/04/2024 21:01

Youzaname · 19/04/2024 20:49

So what’s the endpoint of all this? Where’s it all going?

Read my OP, its all in there

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DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 19/04/2024 21:01

Magnastorm · 19/04/2024 15:22

Well at least you've credited the source you've nicked your opinions from this time.

dont assume that others do what you do.

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Youzaname · 19/04/2024 20:49

So what’s the endpoint of all this? Where’s it all going?

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 19/04/2024 20:43

cakeorwine · 19/04/2024 19:06

You predicted Israel would respond.

I bow to your analysis and predictive skills. Who'd have thought it

Many thanks, appreciated😀

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cakeorwine · 19/04/2024 19:06

You predicted Israel would respond.

I bow to your analysis and predictive skills. Who'd have thought it

Magnastorm · 19/04/2024 15:22

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 19/04/2024 14:19

As expected, its all good news. The Iotollas dont want to lose the luxury they live in and nor is IDF ready for Iran. As expected, Iran's dictators were worried about being taken out next inside Iran after IDF bombed their Consulate, so Iran had to fire back to save the skins of the dictators and chums. Iran is making the noises as i expected as the much advertised IDF attack on a worthless airfield

IDF will no think 5 times before attacking the cronies of Iran's dictator regime.

All is good and in this skirmish, the ordinary people on both sides won

https://www.ft.com/content/72a07ab9-1bb4-4ae5-8584-c1aeb2da4804

Well at least you've credited the source you've nicked your opinions from this time.

SinnerBoy · 19/04/2024 15:03

cakeorwine · 14/04/2024 21:08

You remember the US hostage crisis in Tehran?

Yes, most of the personnel were CIA agents, who spied on Iranians and gave their names to the Savak. Savak murdered over 50,000 of them and tortured and imprisoned about 200,000 more. Nefarious characters, such as left wingers, trade unionists and feminists.

Thousands of shredded documents were reconstituted, proving the American activities in the embassy.

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 19/04/2024 14:19

As expected, its all good news. The Iotollas dont want to lose the luxury they live in and nor is IDF ready for Iran. As expected, Iran's dictators were worried about being taken out next inside Iran after IDF bombed their Consulate, so Iran had to fire back to save the skins of the dictators and chums. Iran is making the noises as i expected as the much advertised IDF attack on a worthless airfield

IDF will no think 5 times before attacking the cronies of Iran's dictator regime.

All is good and in this skirmish, the ordinary people on both sides won

https://www.ft.com/content/72a07ab9-1bb4-4ae5-8584-c1aeb2da4804

Israel and Iran pull back from the brink

While risk of immediate all-out war has been averted, the danger for Middle East has far from passed

https://www.ft.com/content/72a07ab9-1bb4-4ae5-8584-c1aeb2da4804

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DanceMove · 19/04/2024 13:01

frankentall · 19/04/2024 11:25

OP is barely comprehensible and all over the place as ever I see.

And you sound a little surprised...? Grin

frankentall · 19/04/2024 11:25

OP is barely comprehensible and all over the place as ever I see.

muggart · 19/04/2024 11:21

OP, any thoughts on Israels relationship with the US? I keep reading how the US warns them not to do various escalations and Israel does it anyway and in the case of the Iranian consulate bombing didn't tell them until after. Obviously Israel are happy to take american money to fund it all. The US grumbles but nothing changes.

Can the US actually have a tempering effect on Israel? It seems like Israel does whatever the hell it wants and the institutions in the US are dominated by people loyal to Israel who will support them to the end.

BIWI · 19/04/2024 10:45

I don't think any of us are envious ...

Magnastorm · 19/04/2024 10:31

I'm not envious of your ability to press cntr-c followed by cntr-v, believe me.

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 19/04/2024 10:24

Magnastorm · 19/04/2024 10:03

Well done, you can copy and paste news stories.

With respect, envy is not a good trait.

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Magnastorm · 19/04/2024 10:03

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 19/04/2024 09:26

Hello

As suggest by me several days ago, Israel did in fact attack a massive airfield that has old building with some new ones and Iran was warned re attack,
This is good news as IDF attack well telegraphed to Iran and most likely yet to be confirmed on hit old, disused building along with a couple of near newer ones that had been vacated.
The airfield is massive, just look it up its set in square miles.

Hopefully, this will now be the end of this saga with Iran saying it will retaliated in its own time, IE a message for their public consumption

Enf

Well done, you can copy and paste news stories.

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 19/04/2024 09:26

Hello

As suggest by me several days ago, Israel did in fact attack a massive airfield that has old building with some new ones and Iran was warned re attack,
This is good news as IDF attack well telegraphed to Iran and most likely yet to be confirmed on hit old, disused building along with a couple of near newer ones that had been vacated.
The airfield is massive, just look it up its set in square miles.

Hopefully, this will now be the end of this saga with Iran saying it will retaliated in its own time, IE a message for their public consumption

Enf

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Lex345 · 16/04/2024 20:55

I have been following the situation fairly closely in the Middle East.

Despite this I am baffled by this thread.

L1ttledrummergirl · 16/04/2024 20:31

I'd wait for proper sources, rather than some random off the Internet. This one looks dubious.

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 16/04/2024 19:39

I could not find channel 12 link but see below

https://twitter.com/CaptCoronado/status/1780290394502148352

https://twitter.com/CaptCoronado/status/1780290394502148352

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DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 16/04/2024 19:36

Breaking
Friend from Israel told me that their top news channel, Channel 12 is reporting the 3rd war cabinet meeting has ended about 45 mins ago.

The outcome was "Israel to respond militarily as soon as possible. (this is inside Iran reports suggest

This could be tomorrow, next week or in a few months time

i will look for likns

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Februaryfeels · 15/04/2024 17:01

Magnastorm · 15/04/2024 10:05

I really don't understand how possible it is for the OP to be so misinformed on yet another subject.

Was this the one about sitting in the window in restaurants

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 15/04/2024 14:38

Chimen · 15/04/2024 14:36

If I am correct the generals killed were the masterminds of the Oct 7 attacks.

Cheaper to shoot the drones now than to let this thing escalate any further.

Iran saves face, Israel saves face.

We continue to get our gas, oil other goods and services uninterrupted.

Cheaper for you and me.

Agreed but we only have Israels word for it that the Generals "were masterminds" behind the attacks
re petrol/diesel, I've not been out today but wont be surpsied if prices have not risen

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Chimen · 15/04/2024 14:36

If I am correct the generals killed were the masterminds of the Oct 7 attacks.

Cheaper to shoot the drones now than to let this thing escalate any further.

Iran saves face, Israel saves face.

We continue to get our gas, oil other goods and services uninterrupted.

Cheaper for you and me.

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 15/04/2024 14:25

Israeli war cabinet in meeting again today - more to follow

Iran's regime is anti Isis and bombing by Isis near the grave of a top IRG General resulted in around a hundred Iranian deaths. In revenge, earlier this year Iran struck targets inside Pakistan citing terror camps were struck.

Pakistan did not take it lying down and bombed via missiles and war jets 3 sites in Iran.

Iran backed down behind closed doors and it was the end of the skirmish

IMO, as suggested earlier by me, IDF should and will strike old, empty buildings along with ones currently used but give Iran 24 hours notice to vacate.
Then, end of skirmish

NB: In my judgment, after a small retaliation attack on Irans soil as detailed above, the Israeli PM to trble down on Gaza and take out the last strongholds of Hamas in Gaza and possibly a few of Hezbollah's sites in deep Lebanon,

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