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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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DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 14/04/2024 14:06

peakygold · 14/04/2024 13:51

We are a NATO country. We have some skin in the fight.

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

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DanceMove · 14/04/2024 14:05

I think you might bow to your generally impoverished understanding of current affairs and namechange to 'UnderinformedSocial Commentator'. That or stick to increasingly demented posts about your fealty to the royal family.

PonyPatter44 · 14/04/2024 14:03

TwilightSkies · 14/04/2024 13:59

The Arab states need to grow up and accept that Israel exists.

Grow up?

Yes, grow up. I could have written "accept the reality", but I prefer the phrase "grow up".

MarvelousMentos · 14/04/2024 14:02

Didn't they shoot down the drones which had entered the space of Op Shader?

TwilightSkies · 14/04/2024 13:59

The Arab states need to grow up and accept that Israel exists.

Grow up?

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 14/04/2024 13:55

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Saudia Arabia was going to accept Israel as a friend and this is why the proxies of Iran attacked the Israeli people on Oct 7th

Weak leaders severe no one well other than themselves

There was no need for Britian to shoot down Iran's drones as the IDF and USA has more than enough fire-power

Do you know how many RAF jets were involved last night

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DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 14/04/2024 13:52

I have asked MNHQ to correct the title. Thanks

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peakygold · 14/04/2024 13:51

We are a NATO country. We have some skin in the fight.

PonyPatter44 · 14/04/2024 13:49

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SocksAndTheCity · 14/04/2024 13:49

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BIWI · 14/04/2024 13:44

Your title is wrong/misleading. Iran was attacking Israel. Britain was helping to defend Israel from attacks.

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