Trump dissed Starmer for initially denying permission to launch strikes against Iran from Diego Garcia.

Brits who object to staying out of attack on Iran by US and Israel, fail to remember that Margaret Thatcher went much further and imposed an arms embargo on Israel during the Lebanon War in 1982, which lasted for 12 years until 1994.

Despite being considered one of the most pro-Israel British prime ministers of the 20th century, Thatcher took this action due to Israel's military conduct, particularly its invasion of Lebanon. The embargo reflected her belief that Israel should adhere to international law and moral standards. Brits should continue to apply her standards to Netanyahu's Israel.

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ididntknow · 56-60, M

Why, exactly, did America and Israel attack Iran ?

sree251 · 41-45, M

@ididntknow

Why, exactly, did America and Israel attack Iran ?

Control of the Middle East is vital for US economic security. The US dollar is based on oil, a commodity needed by every country in the world.

hippyjoe1955 · 70-79, M

@ididntknow Israel only exists if it is at war. It attacked Iran to show Iran that it is the biggest and toughest nation in the Middle East. It believes that if if it shown to be weaker than any other nation the other nations will attack and destroy Israel. The ISA (Israeli States of America) do what they are told. Their reward for being good servants in oil wealth.

sree251 · 41-45, M

@hippyjoe1955

Israel only exists if it is at war.

If Israel cannot exist, then let no one else exist. This is the zionist doctrine. Netanyahu has factored in a nuclear exchange with Trump on his side against all comers. Iran will bear the brunt of the nuclear holocaust and still stand. Hopefully, no one retaliates. This sacrifice, like Khamenei's, will doom Israel's survival as a nation state and cast America as a pariah.