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    Michael Tracey‏Verified account @mtracey Jun 21
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    Ordering strikes against Iran due to a downed robot, even if the strikes were rescinded at the last minute, is insane behavior. The situation never called for such an extreme escalation, and now some future "confrontation" (almost certainly provoked by the US) is far likelier

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      2. Stephen McIntyre‏ @ClimateAudit Jun 21
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        Iran, like US, has Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) which buffers 12-mile territorial waters. Even in US map, drone was in Iranian ADIZ without permission and with radar turned off. US strictly enforces its ADIZ. Why shouldn't Iran? https://ais.airport.ir/documents/452631/26265827/ENR+6-1.pdf/41f1ffbf-29e0-4666-8066-f26627725a08 …pic.twitter.com/MsBT3nrGOP

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      3. Phil in NJ‏ @pdellin Jun 21
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        Now overlay the ADIZ of the UAE. So, are there then no freedom of flight areas over the freedom of navigation areas in the Hormuz vicinity at all?? (The US ADIZ is over ocean area, not unavoidable channels between countries).

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      2. Trent Sickle‏ @Trentsickle Jun 21
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        The bluff of "suddenly stopping a huge retaliation moments away" is so that he can play the "mad man" card and "reasonable man" card at same time. It can be effective as it confuses the enemy by sending a contradictory signal. I think time will show it was a good move by Trump.

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      1. S. Harp‏ @SHarp56_ Jun 21
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        Or maybe it’s a deliberate strategy. You might delve into some military history. Start with The Art of War.

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      1. Jeff Tidwell‏ @RealJeffTidwell Jun 21
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        Kissinger strategy, Madman theory. Not saying it's good per se.

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      1. Joel‏ @Joel44537047 Jun 21
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        I would have agreed with you if you didn't say "provoked by the US". That's crazy.

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      1. Jumbo Shrimp‏ @JumboShrimp787 Jun 21
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        Shooting down a fighter jet sized drone is also quite an extreme act... Also, the shenanigans with damaging ships.... The whole story is developing, and it is good to adjust opinions on facts as they come in.

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      1. Brenda Vitucci‏ @BrendaVitucci Jun 21
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        Actually it makes Trump look like the reasonable one in the eyes of the world. Puts Iran in a box. He is giving them a chance, a reprieve. If Iran continues with their military action a counter strike against them by us would be excepted & approved instead of condemned.

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      1. Roar Bang‏ @Roar__Bang Jun 21
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        It's good strategy to seem insane to the enemy..

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      1. Jordan Jackson  👽 🦇 🏴‍☠️‏ @mandogcar Jun 21
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        Donald the Dove...amirite?

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      1. Brian Tyree‏ @RealBrianTyree Jun 21
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        That's like saying TALKING to a lawyer is obstruction of justice. How exactly is discussing options and then changing them insane? This story was leaked as a ploy to scare Iran. Looks like you fell for it too!

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      1. Commander McBragg‏ @fauxgressive Jun 21
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        I’m American, conservative & until 2005 a hawk/interventionist. Hard to believe I’m saying this but I believe Iran. I believe the drone was over their airspace. I don’t believe they mined the tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. I believe POTUS is being lied to by mil/intel.

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      1. #InternetBillOfRights ❌‏ @Bim_Star Jun 21
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        All to get them to show they true colors. Enjoying the show.pic.twitter.com/nArZnPwox0

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      1. Zip  🍺‏ @zip_zip_zip_3 Jun 21
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        The targets were for launch pads. Very appropriate response. Even if drone in airspace, not appropriate to shoot down. Happens all the time. Even to the US

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      1. villadifrid‏ @villadifrid Jun 21
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        Carrying and brandishing a big stick decreases the likelihood of conflict, more often than not.

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      1. ShaneWolfe‏ @GBotMAB Jun 21
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        I don't know. The sanctions seem to be forcing them into more of a corner. Iran also came out and said they struck the drone and not an aircraft that had souls on board. That's something. I've been depressed, but hopeful trump would pull thru.

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      1. Karl Cardona‏ @Karl_Cardona7 Jun 21
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        It probably is just a story meant to make Iranians nervous and come to the negotiation table. Or maybe it is true, it is hard to know with a guy like Trump. #Unpredictable

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      1. rigO)))‏ @frigoavi Jun 21
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        What did you mean by "they" and by " goad us".

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      1. Chnty‏ @Dreaddcp Jun 21
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        I'm all for further US humiliation. The dice was cast when Trump withdrew from JCPOA. Now it's all downhill from there

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