Derec
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They are attacking US interests. Free passage for cargo ships through shipping lanes is is US national interest.The Houthis are not attacking us.
They are also attacking US allies. Israel is a US ally, even if you don't like them.
The Shah was already in power. And the whole Mosaddegh thing is certainly more complex than the simplistic story usually told. For example, he was not the democrat people usually think he was.The Shah came into power because we overthrew the elected leader of Ira and installed the Shah.
In any case, whatever happened in 1953 does not justify Iran and Houthis attacking international shipping in 2023, no matter how much apologetics for the theocratic regime you try to conjure up.
Certainly yes in this particular case. It would be easy enough for US to strike Houthi missile and naval capabilities.Are you sure about the feasibility of "checking Iranian theocrats" from doing whatever it is you imagine you think they are doing?
Israel can handle Hamas. But they need help with the other fronts. Like Houthis attacking shipping. Or US parking carrier groups nearby to deter Hezbollah from opening the northern front.It is not hanging anyone out to dry if they can handle it themselves. But I tell you what, if you want charter a boat and hire mercenaries, go ahead.
Why are you so opposed to US securing shipping lanes anyway? Is it your affection for Shiite theocrats or just hostility to Israel?
US and Iran were allies before the theocrats took over. Iran desperately needs a regime change. I think it is the exact opposite. Your childish apologetics for the theocratic regime prolongs "needless posturing, destruction and violence."I think the world would be a better place if the USA and Iran became allies, or at least, non-antagonistic. Your childish comic book view simply prolongs needless posturing, destruction and violence.
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