Iran tried to demonstrate that they controlled the Strait by attacking shipping that didn’t go where they commanded. The US struck back at relatively low-value targets near the Strait.
Shortly after the Trump administration removes the requirement for military personnel to get the flu shot, there is a flu outbreak among recruits.
Vaccines are a part of having the most proficient fighting force. A force vulnerable to a virus is a weaker force compared to one that is less vulnerable.
Flu outbreaks disrupt and weaken training when a large number of recruits are sick.
Trump went to war without the willingness to win it if Iran simply fought back in predictable ways.
Trump can get away with acting like a jackass for the same reason he can get away with grabbing women by the pussie…he’s a celebrity. When you’re a celebrity, they let you do anything you want. Other Republicans who have tried to imitate Trump, have not been very successful.
The Obama Iran deal required 100s of workers and experts working meticulously to get done. Trump sent a couple real estate guys and then gave up and started a war which he lost.
Trump is cool with Iran having ballistic missiles because other countries in the region have them. He’s acting like Iran is just another country and not a unique threat.