About that time(?) a Russian Embassy attache was kidnapped in Beirut The Russian demanded that he be returned within 24 hours. The next day his body was dumped at the Russian embassy gate.
Within a few weeks 250 people connected to the group that murdered the Russian were killed. No more kidnappings.
it is most certainly true that Iran has been waging war against the US since 1979. This particular event was one that impacted the US military dramatically and one I have personal connection to. And that is the purpose of the post, lest we forget
About that time(?) a Russian Embassy attache was kidnapped in Beirut The Russian demanded that he be returned within 24 hours. The next day his body was dumped at the Russian embassy gate.
Within a few weeks 250 people connected to the group that murdered the Russian were killed. No more kidnappings.
I remember it well and it was within the same time period
Iran is a Shia minority among Sunni (85 v. 15).
No surprise it has social cohesion expected of such a survivor.
But let's not elevate intransigence from "nuisance" to "rival."
America is today guarantor of world order.
So until Iran rejoins the civilized world, we're obliged keep track of troublemakers, brick missile tubes and interdict nuclear materials.
Today Iran is an irritation, Russia is a thug state, and PRC is a troubled "wannabe-peer."
But in perspective, the world is better off today than it has been in a long while.
you’re arguing against things I never said.
Not my intent. Enjoy your posts.
Offering a perspective on certain enthusiasms.
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it is most certainly true that Iran has been waging war against the US since 1979. This particular event was one that impacted the US military dramatically and one I have personal connection to. And that is the purpose of the post, lest we forget
As you say.