Should Israel Retaliate?

[WBA123]

Iran’s drone attack the other night was akin to those football fans separated by a fence and ranks of police who are shouting “come on then” knowing full well it’s just bravado.

I suspect that they knew it would have little or no effect but would allow them to save face.

I suspect that if we were all having this chat 100 years or 500 years from now that the Middle East will still be a cluster f u c k.

I don’t think it’s a problem that can ever be solved.

Agree with all of this. It wasn't exactly a very credible attack. I heard a rumour from someone supposedly ITK down here in London, who said the Americans gave them the green light to attack Israel using this type of weaponry knowing it wouldn't do much damage and would allow Iran to save face.

Americans have their fingers everywhere. Their foreign policy is truly bewildering.

As for the long term implications, I don't see any solutions in the coming decades where a peace can be reached.

[Dubbag]

Agree with all of this. It wasn't exactly a very credible attack. I heard a rumour from someone supposedly ITK down here in London, who said the Americans gave them the green light to attack Israel using this type of weaponry knowing it wouldn't do much damage and would allow Iran to save face.

Americans have their fingers everywhere. Their foreign policy is truly bewildering.

As for the long term implications, I don't see any solutions in the coming decades where a peace can be reached.

No green light was given.
Just propaganda. Iran did not expect nor anticipate Arab state intervention against their assault. Jordan had already been in touch with a number of Arab leaders regarding their potential actions. All agreed to back them.
This was a serious attack that failed. Iran will have to sweat now for a while. Of course they could turn to Russia for help?