Trump ultimately chose to target Qassem Soleimani, a senior Iranian military official, who was killed in a US airstrike on Friday.
The other options included strikes on Iranian ships, or missile facilities, or against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more storiesPentagon officials reportedly offered US President Donald Trump a list of other, less-severe options for dealing with escalating tensions with Iran. Trump ultimately chose the option to target Qassem Soleimani, a senior Iranian military official, who was killed in a US airstrike on Friday.
He was given the option to strike Iranian ships, missile facilities, or Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq, according to The Times. The officials offered the possibility of killing Soleimani mainly to make the other options seem more appealing, which The Times said is a common tactic US officials take with presidents.
Trump initially elected to strike against militia groups. On Sunday, the US military struck three locations in Iraq and two in Syria that were controlled by an Iranian-backed militia,
So the PFPAOfficial presented realDonaldTrump, a known buffoon & idiot who does not read or believe the U.S. intel community, w/the option to take out a high-ranking Irani leader? And thought he would have the good sense not to choose that option?
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Yes, all options are on the table at all times. A precision strike was an excellent choice.
Very revealing to know that we’re spending $70 million on one missile firing drone. Yes, $70 million
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Did NSC staff menu include Iranian interference in Trump’s re-election campaign as a probable consequence of killing Suleimani? Speaking of petards.
No burgers this time?
Only one menu item is currently sold out. Enjoy you meal Mr. President.
This is what is US a Superpower and it didn't show just its superiority but bore a lot of pain due to these. If you are true mother, the people will bleed for you...
So... not due to an immediate threat to US troops? Shocking.
So Pentagon officials miscalculated not the enemy on the battlefield, but their own commander in chief. Not sure what to think about that.
He chose well