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[Video] NBC interview with Iranian FM: "Why is attacking US military bases abroad justified? Iran: "Because they are attacking us" (files.catbox.moe)

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[–] Skyrmir@lemmy.world 5 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

They're being very restrained honestly. Missile attacks against Israel and local bases are bare minimum response. They have the funds and people to do serious unconventional warfare damage.

[–] Pringles@sopuli.xyz 1 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Yes and no. Technically yes, but practically no. There has been a lot of unrest and the majority of the people are not willing to fight for this regime. So if Iran were to go all out against Israel or the US with the people and means they have, the popular protests would make it impossible to keep that going very quickly.

It's like the queen being pinned to the king in chess. You can't move it because that would actually be worse.

[–] Skyrmir@lemmy.world 2 points 13 hours ago

I didn't say all out, I said unconventional. Facing the US military head on is just suicide with more steps. Iran has a lot more options.