I’m not sold on the idea that firing 300+ drones and missiles was only meant to be “performative” and not inflict real damage. Seems like if that was your goal, you could accomplish it without wasting so many valuable munitions. But who knows
@LuminousJerkyGreen2wks2W
A shahed drone costs $20-$50k
those drones are really cheap [by governments wasting money on war standards, that is,] and are partially to waste/occupy AD etc, but the point definitely stands about the nicer/more expensive missiles
I’m wondering if they did want to live test the hypersonic missiles?
Isnt in unknown if they actually have them? I was thinking also though that missiles do expire, though one would imagine most components are recyclable
@UnicornSophiaSocialist2wks2W
Actually, the imperialist air defense was probably far more costly
@ApplesGabriellaDemocrat2wks2W
Iran gave the US 72 hours notice and precise targeting information. It doesn't get much more performative than that.
Where’s the evidence Iran gave precise targeting information?
@ApplesGabriellaDemocrat2wks2W
They gave Turkey for warning on timing and targets being military bases.
Nobody in the public knows with specificity exactly how precise the warning was. But it was more precise than a real attack without warning, that’s a promise.
@ISIDEWITH2wks2W
How does the notion of a 'show' strike using significant military resources affect your perception of conflict resolution?
@9LKR8PHRepublican2wks2W
I would be very upset if we used military resources when unnecessary.
@ISIDEWITH2wks2W
Would you consider an act involving 300+ drones and missiles as a mere demonstration, or does it cross a line for you?
@9LKNYZ22wks2W
This was an axct of agression and froce should be met with force.
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