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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]

OP posts:
millymollymoomoo · 14/04/2024 15:06

Well done raf for helping to defend Israel. Long may it continue

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 14/04/2024 15:04

DetOliviaBenson · 14/04/2024 14:54

I bet you that in the heads of mad people, lone wolves, England is now at a great risk from a terrorist attack

The Doomsday Clock is already at 30 seconds to midnight. We're already at massive risk of a terrorist attack! The West HAS to support Israel, they're pretty much all that stands between us and the nutjobs of Iran and their ilk.

What, "support " it at any cost?

Part of the big problem there is the proxies aka Hamas - then you have the israeli settlers in the West Bank.
Remove Hamas and the settlers, and before that the hostages, you have a model for lasting peace.

Gaza could have easily been the new beirut judging by the money thrown at it but it was wasted on Hamas, their top people and making tunnels and rockets at the expense of the ordinary citizens as Hamas lot drove around in big cars had big houses and the ordinary lot suffered

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Vivi0 · 14/04/2024 14:57

I bet you that in the heads of mad people, lone wolves, England is now at a great risk from a terrorist attack

The U.K. is always at great risk from a terrorist attack. This makes no difference.

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 14/04/2024 14:57

blackcherryconserve · 14/04/2024 14:55

France is involved in supporting Israel against Iran. Not reported in UK news but we have access to French news.

So what did France do??

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DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 14/04/2024 14:57

MrTiddlesTheCat · 14/04/2024 14:50

The US.

LOL, the USA, you can find them everywhere and if it was not for their funding and protection, the weak leader of Israel would not have allowed the strike on irans embassy in syria

OP posts:
blackcherryconserve · 14/04/2024 14:55

France is involved in supporting Israel against Iran. Not reported in UK news but we have access to French news.

DetOliviaBenson · 14/04/2024 14:54

I bet you that in the heads of mad people, lone wolves, England is now at a great risk from a terrorist attack

The Doomsday Clock is already at 30 seconds to midnight. We're already at massive risk of a terrorist attack! The West HAS to support Israel, they're pretty much all that stands between us and the nutjobs of Iran and their ilk.

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 14/04/2024 14:53

muggart · 14/04/2024 14:23

yes, exactly this. Israel was escalating the situation by bombing what sounds like Iranian sovereign territory (the building by the consulate in Syria) and Iran had to do something to show it won't be pushed around. However, Iran gave ample notice so that Israel could protect itself which indicates it was all just posturing.

there is a chance now to de-escalate but who knows if Israel will take it.

Agree with the OP that the UK should back out. The UK needs to put its own citizens welfare first and not get involved in an amoral war to benefit Israel.

Thank you for putting the people of Britain first!!

There should be no role for the UK over there as both sides leaders have their own agendas

Israel is wrong to allow settlers in the west bank

Iran is wrong to fund, arm terrorists that attack Israel on its behalf

Therefore, the UK must stay out of this conflict and save the hundreds of millions already wasted on the NHS, roads, education and jobs

IMHO, Rishi Sunak and whoever if the defence minister should be sacked for allowing UK jets to shoot down a couple of large/toys armed with a bit of dynamite on them

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DdraigGoch · 14/04/2024 14:53

This reply has been deleted

Message deleted by MNHQ. Here's a link to our Talk Guidelines.

Well you've achieved the impossible: you've made the OP's posts look intelligent by comparison with yours.

likepebblesonabeach · 14/04/2024 14:50

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]

Why did you say us/England/Britain?

MrTiddlesTheCat · 14/04/2024 14:50

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 14/04/2024 14:06

So, "NATO" - Other than Brtian, who esle from "NATO" joined in to shoot down 150mph drones fired by Irran?

The US.

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 14/04/2024 14:48

CatHerderSupreme · 14/04/2024 14:14

OP, you don’t seem to understand what has actually happened. It was Iran attacking Israel. Naturally Israel defended itself, with some help from its allies.

Also, Jordan had to close its airspace and also shot down Iran’s drones - Iran’s leaders don’t care who they hurt.

Iran has also been supporting terrorists with their attacks against Israel for a long time.

Sadly, you have missed the point of who attacked Iran's embassy in syria and then the 4 days of warning giving by Iran on this face saving exercise and making a fool of themselves.

It's all there in the OP but you knew that

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SupremeCommanderServalan · 14/04/2024 14:47

This reply has been deleted

Message deleted by MNHQ. Here's a link to our Talk Guidelines.

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 14/04/2024 14:44

focacciamuffin · 14/04/2024 14:12

Does anybody else in NATO have aircraft based in the area?

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You tell me!!

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DrSpartacular · 14/04/2024 14:43

Any chance you could proofread your posts before posting to make it easier to read (they'll still be mostly nonsense but at least it will be easier to comprehend nonsense).

muggart · 14/04/2024 14:23

brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr · 14/04/2024 14:14

Iran did not attack Israel last night. It legitimately retaliated in a limited fashion against an Israeli attack on their facility and as others have already stated, it was “allowed” to happen. It only gets dangerous if Israel now hits back at Iran.

Everyone got what they wanted from this piece of theatre.

yes, exactly this. Israel was escalating the situation by bombing what sounds like Iranian sovereign territory (the building by the consulate in Syria) and Iran had to do something to show it won't be pushed around. However, Iran gave ample notice so that Israel could protect itself which indicates it was all just posturing.

there is a chance now to de-escalate but who knows if Israel will take it.

Agree with the OP that the UK should back out. The UK needs to put its own citizens welfare first and not get involved in an amoral war to benefit Israel.

catgirl1976 · 14/04/2024 14:21

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 14/04/2024 14:06

So, "NATO" - Other than Brtian, who esle from "NATO" joined in to shoot down 150mph drones fired by Irran?

France

DdraigGoch · 14/04/2024 14:20

Jasmin1971 · 14/04/2024 14:17

Wouldn't it be nice if the US built an "iron dome" for Ukraine as well

Ukraine is quite a large country.

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 14/04/2024 14:19

UK did the right thing in helping defuse the attack.

Had the attack succeeded then Israel would have felt the need to retaliate severely. It didn't, so the risk of this developing further has lessened.

Jasmin1971 · 14/04/2024 14:17

Wouldn't it be nice if the US built an "iron dome" for Ukraine as well

brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr · 14/04/2024 14:14

Iran did not attack Israel last night. It legitimately retaliated in a limited fashion against an Israeli attack on their facility and as others have already stated, it was “allowed” to happen. It only gets dangerous if Israel now hits back at Iran.

Everyone got what they wanted from this piece of theatre.

CatHerderSupreme · 14/04/2024 14:14

OP, you don’t seem to understand what has actually happened. It was Iran attacking Israel. Naturally Israel defended itself, with some help from its allies.

Also, Jordan had to close its airspace and also shot down Iran’s drones - Iran’s leaders don’t care who they hurt.

Iran has also been supporting terrorists with their attacks against Israel for a long time.

DdraigGoch · 14/04/2024 14:14

Israeli PM started this by attacking Iran's embassy

Er no, Iran has been openly hostile to Israel since 1991. Their proxies have been attacking Israel for quite some time. Iran's embassy in Syria is not somewhere that spends its time assisting hapless tourists, the it's very much a part of the paramilitaries attacking Israel.

focacciamuffin · 14/04/2024 14:12

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 14/04/2024 14:06

So, "NATO" - Other than Brtian, who esle from "NATO" joined in to shoot down 150mph drones fired by Irran?

Does anybody else in NATO have aircraft based in the area?

roses2 · 14/04/2024 14:09

The drone "attacks" were done with agreement of the US, UK & Israel. Iran had to "retaliate" to save face and did so with the agreement their drones would be taken down en route by the US & UK.

You will see over the coming weeks that there is no further retaliation from Israel. They have no one backing them in this war.

Israel are loosing the war and attacked the embassy to provoke but it didn't work.

I'll find the link to the podcast and post it which explains this line of thinking.

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