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

[DistinguishedSocialCommentator]

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

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The US.

Why did you say us/England/Britain?

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

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

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.

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

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

So what did France do??

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.

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

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

@DistinguishedSocialCommentator before i comment on your views if international politics id like to know your grasp of British politics first. What you mean by us/England/Britain?

Defend Israel from what ? They are literally committing genocide against Palestinians.

Your understanding of the Royal Navy’s ability is also ludicrous and probably aimed at causing further unrest in the publics opinion in a form of subversive cyber warfare. Probably a bot

Yes I agree with you here.

Your OP is a load of tosh though. If you are starting threads like this you should really inform yourself a little bit better.

What do you hope to gain by posting misinformation?

France also helped with shooting down Iran’s drones.

Iran shouldn't have fired the missiles. Before it was Hezbollah. Neither should Hamas have gone in on Oct 7th murdered Israelis and took hostages. They all attack Israel then they wonder why Israel retaliates. They have to because they are surrounded by Muslims states who all stick together.

Iron domes - do we have one? What defends the UK from incoming missile attack?

I do not support involvement in overseas theatres of war, but I do have a lot more time for defence spending these days.

The OP has a point, albeit a slightly mangled one. Don’t underestimate how much hostile forces hate the British Government, British people and ‘the West’.

It took a little while but it did eventually dawn on me that the likes of IS or Hamas would quite happily rape and murder their way across SE England - rejoicing while they did so - and it is only a sheer accident of geography that makes it unlikely.

I've not read about - any links please?

I disagree wiht the bit about Iran firing directly at Israel

For years even those lacking a brain cell would have noted that on the whole Iran was behind the like of Hams/Hezbollha/Isis and so on

This escalation by Israel's PM last week was done to kick Bidens arse and wake him up openly siding with him

As I said before here and other threads, weak leaders are a danger to their nation and those that have arsenals like Israel and Iran are not only a danger to their citizens but the world

For the sake of innocents on both sides, the response by Israel is limited and it will be IE by informing Irran 48 hours before any attack to vacate islioated airfields so it makes the Israeli pm save face

Iran with it pea shooter attack last night has declared its hand. Yes, its gone further and a direct attack from their soil. However, anyone with 2 brain cells would have noted how impotent the attack was and they are a lol around the world thinking toy drones traveling at around 150mph could hit any target in Israel, warning or no warning

Iran's leaders dont want to lose their palaces, prestige, control as that is what would happen very soon just like Iraq and Libya ie when the rockets, ballistic missiles fall, other than the handful of die-hard troops must will be sheding their uniforms and running for other friendly nations. Sadly, after that, Iran will become another cesspit like Libya/Iraq and Afhghanstan thanks to the USA and helped by the likes of the UK. The ordinary people as always will lose out

“US, UK and Jordan intercept many of the Iranian drones headed to IsraelIsraeli official says American forces stopped over 100 aircraft outside the country; Jordanian jets shot down dozens of drones in kingdom’s airspace; France also assists defence”

https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-uk-and-jordan-intercept-many-of-the-iranian-drones-headed-to-israel/

See the main articles on the BBC website for a start.

What a gloriously simplistic world view you have OP.

It's bizarre the question is Instead of asking why the UK is shooting drones down, asking why Iran is firing drones on first place.