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Originally Posted by Onkel Neal
No, I meant, why does everyone expect the US to take part in retaliation? Iran did not strike the US, it struck SA. Let SA do the fighting.
I anticipate a new bulletin in a few days: Cruise missiles and drones take out vital part of Iranian oil production. Win win.
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Because KSA is a de-facto long term USA ally.
Because USA is the world policeman.
If USA desires to maintain hegemony and the grip on the global affairs, it may consider reacting to maintain it's relevance.
In the other news - apparently that site was covered by US made air defense systems (ie a Patriot SAM).