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kelly1mm

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2. I am generally pro-Israel (check my post history) but don't quite understand this. Israel

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Fri Apr 12, 2024, 09:45 PM

Apr 12

attacked (most likely for good reason) Iranian Consulate territory which, if I am correct is considered sovereign Iranian territory, correct? Thus, wouldn't Iran be justified in some retaliatory action?

Israel knew this when it attacked and concluded the cost benefit analysis was worth it.

Why is President Biden getting in the middle of this?

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Biden's message to Iran about retaliatory strike on Israel: 'Don't' [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 12 OP

I wonder . . . Richard D Apr 12 #1

Hopefully none Polybius Apr 12 #3

They probably already have the signs ready to go. Behind the Aegis Apr 13 #4

I am generally pro-Israel (check my post history) but don't quite understand this. Israel kelly1mm Apr 12 #2

I believe that you are right that consulates have diplomatic status/immunity like embassies. Mexico, for example has 24601 Apr 13 #6

Critics Question Biden's Brief 'Don't' Response to Iran's Threat varunnagar Apr 13 #5

Which right-wing critics? Oh, a more comprehensive approach! Why didn't Biden think of that? FSogol Apr 13 #7

That's Ridiculous ProfessorGAC Apr 13 #8

Was it not in response to a reporter's question? mahina Apr 13 #9

We don't get to see what Joe says through A. Blinken, that is a whole different message RainCaster Apr 14 #12

How about "Don't" bomb consulates in other countries? Enquiring_Mind Apr 13 #10

They did orangecrush Apr 13 #11