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Christina Romano's avatar

Once again, spot on analysis of this complex situation unfolding in Iran. Thank you Elise.

Elise Labott's avatar

Thank you Christina!

Pasqual Allen's avatar

Thank you Elise. Great stuff.

Pasqual Allen's avatar

Thank you Elise. Great job.

lotta's avatar

It is a very tricky situation. Thank you for analyzing it! The only question I have is, why does trump encourage something in Iran that he is trying to quell at home?

Elise Labott's avatar

Good question!

Edward F Dijeau's avatar

To president Donald Trump:

Put up or shut up! Announce you will sink the entire Iranian navy in 24 hours if the killing does not stop. They know the USA has air superiority and could sink the lot and they need their navy. They know our B-2s and B-1 bombers could be over the ports and targets in less than 24 hours and our other fighter aircraft from bases in the region could pick off fleeing boats and ships. Whatever you do, do not act like a TACO on this.

Elise Labott's avatar

Well he can’t promise something he’s not prepared to do, and I don’t think he’s prepared to go that far.

Edward F Dijeau's avatar

then...

TACO strikes again.