Thread by @GREENESJ333

Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "Two things have delayed the final confrontation with the leadership of the Iranian Islamic regime.

One is logistics.
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The U.S. is faced with the reality that the UAE and the Saudis are concerned about possible Iranian attacks against their oil-rich areas and about the problem of domestic terrorism. (Both nations have substantial foreign worker populations that are not fully trusted.)
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So they have said they do not want the U.S. to use their territory to attack Iran. That means the time-consuming shift of U.S. military assets from other parts of the world. Ships move at about 25 miles per hour, by the way, so you can see how long it can take.
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Two is defense preparations. The CENTCOM head was in Israel this past weekend to coordinate the defense of Israel against an Iranian rocket attack. Talks with the Saudis and the UAE are also going on in terms of their defenses.
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Note that no one is talking about Qatar, as if there is no trust with that nation, though the U.S. base in the region is there and not being used. Think about why not.
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So, when you hear the hysteria claiming to tell you what the reasons for delay have been—from Trump being bought by Qatar to Tucker Carlson (the bought-and-paid-for Qatari stooge) changing minds—try looking at facts, at logistics, at reality, and
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not at foolish and erroneous speculation.

Of course, those that hate Trump, those that hate Netanyahu, and those that are paid to attack both will spread whatever false narratives they can.
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People like Tucker Carlson and his ilk, who hated Trump before 2016 and who have become faux conservatives while trying to appear they have questionable support,
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want you to turn against Trump and Trump policies. Don’t be so foolish as to jump on his bandwagon. Is this conversation helpful so far?"
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