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In reply to the discussion: This was a long-telegraphed attack by Iran, and they knew nearly all missiles would be shot down [View all]Celerity
(44,470 posts)41. You forgot the sarcasm emoji (hopefully).
I hope Israel responds to the Iranian attack with nuclear weapons
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If you are serious, you are advocating for WWIII, and with nukes involved from the beginning.
Thankfully you are not in charge.
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This was a long-telegraphed attack by Iran, and they knew nearly all missiles would be shot down [View all]
TomDaisy
Apr 13
OP
Iran sent the drones first, knowing it would take hours from them to reach Israel
TomDaisy
Apr 13
#7
Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis are far better at killing people. Iran looks weak.
Kennah
Apr 15
#48
so the WWIII screaming is just hysterical blathering by people who don't know anything.
TomDaisy
Apr 13
#10
As long as nothing slips through and hits something important or causes casualties. Should be yes.
Zipgun
Apr 13
#16
Crazy, but if Iran wanted to seriously hit Israel it would have a} fired more and b} had a coordinated attack with...
dutch777
Apr 13
#21
If/When they get serious, they'll come with 10 times as many drones and missiles?
Silent Type
Apr 13
#23
Iran firing over 200 real rockets and drones into Israel is not an escalation?
Beastly Boy
Apr 13
#30
All the drones are not sold to Russia and not launched against Ukraine. . . . .nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Apr 13
#31
Interesting worldview where folks are so eager to be apologists for the tyrannical Islamist regime in Iran
tritsofme
Apr 13
#38