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TexasTowelie

(112,376 posts) Fri Apr 19, 2024, 04:41 PM Apr 19

Fmr. CIA Dir.: Iran won't respond in an 'exculpatory way' since IDF capabilities are 'far superior' - MSNBC

The Israeli government is assessing the damage to Iranian military sites it struck overnight in retaliation to the barrage of over 300 missiles and drones fired by Iran last weekend. Former CIA Director John Brennan joins Andrea Mitchell to weigh in on whether he thinks the back and forth could devolve into a regional war.

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Fmr. CIA Dir.: Iran won't respond in an 'exculpatory way' since IDF capabilities are 'far superior' - MSNBC (Original Post) TexasTowelie Apr 19 OP

They are assuming that the Iranians will respond rationally. Chainfire Apr 19 #1

I think they are underestimating the Iranian government tornado34jh Apr 19 #2

Chainfire

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1. They are assuming that the Iranians will respond rationally.

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Fri Apr 19, 2024, 04:45 PM

Apr 19

tornado34jh

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2. I think they are underestimating the Iranian government

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Fri Apr 19, 2024, 05:49 PM

Apr 19

Iran's government is not one that is rational. It's been that way since 1979. Especially given that it has allies like Russia and Syria. Really, Iran probably doesn't necessarily need aircraft, they will let their proxies in other places like Lebanon and Syria do it for them.

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