Iran's response to the killing of Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani was to put on a light show over several Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops.
It was just enough to show the people of Iran and the world that the regime was serious about responding to the attack but benign enough to signal to the United States that they were standing down, at least as a nation state.
The country of Iran is in real trouble. Sanctions have decimated the economy and there is great social unrest. Add to that the fact that their military mastermind -- the man who ran all of the state-sponsored, murderous militias -- was unceremoniously whacked in a drone attack just moments after flying into town on a commercial airliner.
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"U.S. armed forces are stronger than ever before," Trump said "Our missiles are big, powerful, accurate, lethal and fast. Under construction are many hypersonic missiles."
President Trump finished his remarks on a more constructive note.
"The fact that we have this great military and equipment, however, does not mean we have to use it ... with the nations of the world. The United States is ready to embrace peace with all who seek it."
The terms are set. We shall see if this moment marks a pivotal change.
Do YOU see a difference after the LIGHT SHOW Iran spent millions on?
It was just enough to show the people of Iran and the world that the regime was serious about responding to the attack but benign enough to signal to the United States that they were standing down, at least as a nation state.
The country of Iran is in real trouble. Sanctions have decimated the economy and there is great social unrest. Add to that the fact that their military mastermind -- the man who ran all of the state-sponsored, murderous militias -- was unceremoniously whacked in a drone attack just moments after flying into town on a commercial airliner.
(Excerpt) Read more at lowellsun.com ...
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"U.S. armed forces are stronger than ever before," Trump said "Our missiles are big, powerful, accurate, lethal and fast. Under construction are many hypersonic missiles."
President Trump finished his remarks on a more constructive note.
"The fact that we have this great military and equipment, however, does not mean we have to use it ... with the nations of the world. The United States is ready to embrace peace with all who seek it."
The terms are set. We shall see if this moment marks a pivotal change.
Do YOU see a difference after the LIGHT SHOW Iran spent millions on?
