Iran has the right to defend itself.

Just wanted to say that. It shouldn’t be controversial but we all know that the right wing types love a pile-on.

After all, we hear this argument all the time in defence of the indefensible actions of another Middle-Eastern state…

Needs saying, in my opinion

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AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

I think Iran brought the “pile on” unto themselves . They bombed the Kurds , Azerbaijan , ALL the gulf states etc…
Is that what you mean by a pile on?
We didn’t ask them to join us and Israel. Iran did.

Waveney · M

@AthrillatheHunt After the US and Iran attacked them. So they don't have the right to defend themselves?

Waveney · M

@AthrillatheHunt No, I mean that the right-wingers gang up on anyone who dares to question Israel's right to denfd itself.

AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

@Waveney every nation has the right to self defense

Waveney · M

@AthrillatheHunt Yes I know. But people here don't seem to think Iran does, or indeed anyone who stands up to the US and/or Israel.

AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

@Waveney I wouldn’t consider Iran bombing the Kurds and Azerbaijanis as self defense .

Waveney · M

@AthrillatheHunt Deflection noted.