C'mon, there was an attack on USA forces by precision munitions, and the most interesting discussion for everyone is the downing of a civilian airliner, and internal politics of Iran ?
No there was an attack on Iraqi bases occupied by American forces that left no casualties other than the wishes of Iranian commanders. Based on images pre and post so far did little long standing damage those bases will probably be back to normal by Jan 31. A good number seeming to have had little impact at all. With a number having failed to impact the intended targets. 11/22 or a .50% failure rate based on Iraqi and American reports. 11/16 according to American reports with one hitting but not actually detonating at Erbil International Airport another 20 miles short. Which would be a 25% failure rate. Another report claims 18 hit but destroyed a couple tents a Reaper drone and a Blackhawk. That’s it. Only breaking news on this is once they get the numbers of hits and damage reports right but otherwise this is hardly more than symbolic. And Americans don’t react to symbols. The claim of 80 killed is dubious as American causality counts are openly reported. If 80 had been killed than Iran would be hit with a lot more than sanctions right now Tehran would be getting a retaliatory Missile strike at least a hundred fold more destructive than what they launched.C'mon, there was an attack on USA forces by precision munitions, and the most interesting discussion for everyone is the downing of a civilian airliner, and internal politics of Iran ?
There are none at those bases, At least not that night.Then there's the question of what happened with Patriot missile defenses?
Fire enough of them and 50% could be very effective. Again with the Patriots located away from the target they were basically open to attack.One thing that puzzles me. If Iranians missiles are so rubbish, only hitting as low as 50% of their target. Then how how come their strike on the Saudis oil complex was so successful, as the US claimed it was the Iranians!
Patriot can't do too much with this type of missiles.Fire enough of them and 50% could be very effective. Again with the Patriots located away from the target they were basically open to attack.
earlier today I recitedMedvedev resigned as Russia's prime minister today.