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[–] rainpizza@lemmygrad.ml 21 points 5 days ago (2 children)

I think this attack is 'better' than we're giving it credit for, it's less about the U.S. and more about the Arab states in the Persian Gulf, who have enjoyed wealth and safety in exchange for selling their countries out for far too long. There's a reason Saudi Arabia immediately condemned the attacks.

This was a message to Gulf countries, that hosting American soldiers and equipment in your countries for no purpose other than to serve Israeli interests will not bring you 'safety', in fact it's the opposite if you keep enabling them and only issue mere statements in support of Iran.

Qatar has never been attacked. Its citizens have never heard sirens in their entire lives. This should make them think twice about normalization.

Older Qadr / Emad missiles were used in this operation, which means everything was taken into account as far as being symbolic.

Either way, I now want to see our full focus shift to Tel Aviv now. Not even Ashdod or Ashkelon, but Tel Aviv, with a side of Haifa.

Opinion from -> @Middle_East_Spectator

[–] i_c_b_m@lemmygrad.ml 7 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I think this is a good read of the situation, too

[–] rainpizza@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 5 days ago

My thoughts exactly!

[–] rainpizza@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 5 days ago

@PanArab@lemmygrad.ml I saw your response to another comment but I think this analysis accomplishes as a good response to you.

I also agree with this opinion from Middle_East_Spectator.