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[ Editor’s Note: The poker game between the US, Israel and Iran continues with Israel leading the way, as it has been launching attacks not only on Iranian anti-terrorism forces in Syria, but also inside Iran.
This is not only a dangerous game among the three because of starting a shooting war in the Persian Gulf, but it would have negative consequences around the world, as most countries are busy dealing with the pandemic.
The US usual ‘deterrent’ tactic has been to flood more forces into the Gulf area. These actions double as training operations, using funds budgeted for this. For Iran’s part, it keeps reminding the US that the Soleimani assassination will be responded to, which it has the legal right to execute under the UN charter…responding to a pre-emptive strike.