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'Terrible predicament': Iran doesn't have great near-term options for retaliation, says expert
« on: June 23, 2025, 12:59:16 pm »
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'Terrible predicament': Iran doesn't have great near-term options for retaliation, says expert
The Washington Post's David Ignatius discusses his latest column 'Trump's Iran strike was clear and bold. The aftermath could be far messier.' The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace's Karim Sadjadpour also joins the discussion.

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Re: 'Terrible predicament': Iran doesn't have great near-term options for retaliation, says expert
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2025, 01:00:04 pm »
They could use Baghdad Bob! :whistle:
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Re: 'Terrible predicament': Iran doesn't have great near-term options for retaliation, says expert
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2025, 01:11:19 pm »
Other than try to burn it all down by any means possible.

These guys got a scorched earth Nazi policy if they lose.
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Re: 'Terrible predicament': Iran doesn't have great near-term options for retaliation, says expert
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2025, 01:14:18 pm »
Quote from: rangerrebew on June 23, 2025, 01:00:04 pm
They could use Baghdad Bob! :whistle:
LOL!

I was watching Anderson Cooper over at CNN trying to do his best Scud Stud impersonation.  Major fail.
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Re: 'Terrible predicament': Iran doesn't have great near-term options for retaliation, says expert
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2025, 01:28:01 pm »
Iran could unleash the Mother of All Sternly Worded Letters.
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Re: 'Terrible predicament': Iran doesn't have great near-term options for retaliation, says expert
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2025, 01:32:18 pm »
Quote from: DefiantMassRINO on June 23, 2025, 01:28:01 pm
Iran could unleash the Mother of All Sternly Worded Letters.

The Republicans have a bunch of draft copies left over they could send to Iran's leaders.
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Re: 'Terrible predicament': Iran doesn't have great near-term options for retaliation, says expert
« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2025, 04:56:09 pm »
Somebody once said...never underestimate your enemy.
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Re: 'Terrible predicament': Iran doesn't have great near-term options for retaliation, says expert
« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2025, 09:48:49 pm »
Quote from: berdie on June 23, 2025, 04:56:09 pm
Somebody once said...never underestimate your enemy.
Right. I'm expecting them to mine the straits of Hormuz, for starters.

Google the USS Samuel B Roberts.

Of course, that cost them half their navy in the long run.
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