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Should the US Military Retaliate Against Iran?
Should the US Military Retaliate Against Iran?
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The recent surge in Iran-backed Houthi strikes on commercial shipping vessels in the Red Sea and a series of attacks on American interests in the Middle East have intensified the debate over the U.S. military’s response to Iran.
With over 76 attacks on American forces in Iraq and Syria by Iranian-backed Shia groups, resulting in injuries to more than 60 American troops, the question of retaliation has become a critical point of contention.
The U.S. has so far responded with four precision airstrikes targeting mainly empty buildings and ammo bunkers in Syria. However, these responses are perceived as insufficient by many, suggesting that Iran considers such targets dispensable. The disproportionality in response highlights a potential power imbalance, with Iran seemingly holding the upper hand in deterrence.
The complexity of the situation is evident. Iran, while seeking to exert pressure on both the U.S. and Israel, is not looking for an all-out war with the U.S., understanding the high stakes involved. However, their continued support of groups like Asaib Ahl al-Haq, Badr Organization, Kata’ib Hezbollah, and the Houthis, through arms and funding, is a significant concern.
The U.S. now faces a critical decision: to restore deterrence and protect its interests and troops in the region, should it escalate its military response? This could mean targeting Iranian bases and assets of value, a move that would send a clear message to Tehran about the costs of further aggression.
This poll asks you, our readers, to weigh in on this crucial matter: Should the U.S. military retaliate against Iran for its expansion of attacks on American interests in the Middle East?
Is a more forceful response necessary to reestablish American deterrence and prevent further escalation, or could it risk a larger, potentially uncontrollable conflict?
Your opinion is vital in this debate about national security, international relations, and the appropriate use of military force. Vote now and share your perspective on this pivotal issue.
What do you think? Let us know by participating in our poll, or join the discussion in the comment section below!
CosmoAussie
December 10, 2023 at 6:52 am
America should take out all of IRANs Nuclear sites and all of their operating OIL platforms ALL AT THE SAME TIME. So crippling the regime that they cannot recover for years, however if that is done we are sure to be in a war with China who gets their OIL imports from Iran. Maby leave only a single pumping platform and make Iran work overtime to supply China.
Joanne Martin
December 10, 2023 at 8:34 am
This administration is so weak! Iran will continue to wreak havoc until the U.S. starts doing some damage! We cannot sit back and take this. We must show strength and commitment to protect our people & interests throughout the world. Do something before these rogue nations do irreparable harm & death to Americans!
Richard Henderson
December 10, 2023 at 8:57 am
Biden is a wimp. He should never been elected president. I wouldn’t hire him as a dog catcher. Muslims only know one thing; POWER. Iran will not stop until we punch them in the nose and tell them to stop or risk escalated strikes. I know. Lets send over one of our EMP missiles and really get their attention.
Patricia Elizabeth Tappel
December 10, 2023 at 12:45 pm
Biden has destroyed the country so many have died for or been injured for. He does not have the ability to do the right thing and is nothing but an evil puppet of those who hate our country. He has sold his soul to the devil for $$$$$$. He has given billions to Iran to fight against our military.
Gerald Scott Ladd
December 10, 2023 at 1:44 pm
PATRICIA ELIZABETH TAPPEL, he’s still killing Americans with all the fentanyl he lets in our country with his open door policy.The sad part is, he’s getting away with it.
Raymond Clyde
December 10, 2023 at 1:50 pm
We need to go after and KILL the responsible LEADERS who are ordering these attacks on our bases, along with precision strikes on Iranian military bases, in retaliation, EACH AND EVERY TIME they hit us!
Rick E. Bober
December 10, 2023 at 4:17 pm
any time an American or military personnel area or group is attacked ,,, YES we, America should retaliate with extreme prejudice, immediately,,,,,,,,,, hesitation s seen as a weakness by our enemies, and no major response is a major and deadly mistake on our part,
Jerry C.
December 10, 2023 at 5:31 pm
We should’ve taken them out decades ago, when it would’ve been much easier.
Raymond Harold Clary
December 10, 2023 at 6:58 pm
Globalists have long used wars as one means to slow overpopulation until . . . such time as they have achieved their cherished One World Government. Once the OWG is in place, we can look for their depopulation plan to be unleashed on the world.
Phil
January 27, 2024 at 7:34 pm
You all do realize that Biden has been the bully in all of these actions, right!? He has either said or done something to instigate every retaliation. Like in Iran, he killed the nuclear treaty and now they have nuke capabilities and now he rattles the beehive!? What did he expect would happen? I’m not taking any sides, just stating the facts. And now he’s bullying/threatening our own states because they are following Constitutional law and he refuses to! You know they are trying to push us into civil war so they can institute martial law and not have an election in November…whether what is going on down in Texas was part of their preplanned narrative, which I hope it’s not, has yet to be seen.