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FBaggins

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3. Not at all the same thing. It isn't as though they just missed

Reply to Happy Hoosier (Reply #1)

Wed Oct 2, 2024, 10:08 AM

Oct 2024

Most of the incoming missiles were reportedly shot down... but Iran has many more and Israel does not have an infinite supply of (far more expensive) interceptors.

We can't argue that Israel has no right to respond until Iran is actually successful in killing large numbers of their citizens.

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Iran's military chief warns of broader strikes if Israel responds - CNN [View all] TexasTowelie Oct 2024 OP

Well, given that this one was pretty much ineffectual.... Happy Hoosier Oct 2024 #1

Not at all the same thing. It isn't as though they just missed FBaggins Oct 2024 #3

I'm not that worried.... Happy Hoosier Oct 2024 #4

"limited to military targets"? Seems more like providing targets for the anti-missile systems erronis Oct 2024 #2