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Zorro

(15,749 posts)
Fri Jun 21, 2019, 10:22 PM Jun 2019

Bolton Calls For Forceful Iranian Response To Continuing U.S. Aggression



WASHINGTON—Demanding that the Middle Eastern nation retaliate immediately in self-defense against the existential threat posed by America’s military operations, National Security Adviser John Bolton called for a forceful Iranian response Friday to continuing United States aggression.

“Iran cannot sit idly by as the American imperialist machine encroaches on their territory, threatens their sovereignty, and endangers their very way of life,” said Bolton, warning that America’s fanatical leadership, steadfast devotion to flexing their muscles in the region, and alleged access to nuclear weapons necessitated that Iran strike back with a vigorous show of force as soon—and as hard—as possible.

“The only thing these Westerners understand is violence, so it’s imperative that Iran sends a clear message that they won’t be walked over. Let’s not forget, the U.S. defied a diplomatically negotiated treaty for seemingly no reason at all-—these are dangerous radicals that cannot be reasoned with. They’ve been given every opportunity to back down, but their goal is total domination of the region, and Iran won’t stand for that.”

At press time, Bolton said that the only option left on the table was for Iran to launch a full-fledged military strike against the Great Satan.

https://politics.theonion.com/bolton-calls-for-forceful-iranian-response-to-continuin-1835735060

It's The Onion, folks.
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Bolton Calls For Forceful Iranian Response To Continuing U.S. Aggression (Original Post) Zorro Jun 2019 OP
I know it's the Onion, but still Vogon_Glory Jun 2019 #1
I'm sure the poor man has a sad tonight. shanny Jun 2019 #2
 

shanny

(6,709 posts)
2. I'm sure the poor man has a sad tonight.
Sat Jun 22, 2019, 01:15 AM
Jun 2019

So close! but he didn't get his war with Iran. With any luck his displeasure and disappointment with the preznit will show and he'll get his war-mongering ass fired.

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