Because we still have a Navy with teeth-
https://www.theweek.co.uk/102362/is-the-royal-navy-too-small-to-deal-with-iranian-threat
“The Guardian says the British government is facing accusations it had “failed to sufficiently guard its shipping in the Gulf.”
Well of course it did,if they didn’t have the steel to put on station and guard the route,they should have at least based an armed detail ship board to deal the threat.
“Meanwhile, the Daily Telegraph reports warnings that Iran-backed terrorist cells could launch attacks in the UK if the crisis between London and Tehran deepens.
Intelligence sources claim that Tehran has sleeper terror cells across Europe and could give the go ahead for attacks in response to a conflict in the Gulf.”
Well of course they do,and by sleeper they mean the 10% of the muslim rank and file of the population that see jihad against the west as a muslim’s highest calling.
“Iran has Hezbollah operatives in position to carry out a terrorist attack in the event of a conflict. That is the nature of the domestic threat Iran poses to the UK.”
In 2015, a cell was reportedly caught stockpiling tonnes of explosive materials on the outskirts of London.”
They are serious and they know Britain isn’t. That is why they are picking on them,Iran first and foremost is a bully.And like all bullies,they might get a few hits in,but go the distance against a real opponent they cannot.
The response to this should be simple,release the ship and the hostages unharmed and go on your way.Otherwise we turn Terhan into a bombed out crater.
That won’t be the response however,because Britain can no longer project power.The Falklands was a major stretch for them back then.This is by comparison right around the corner and a few poorly trained third world wannbees. Why no action yet?
I don’t doubt the courage of the British Solider and Seamen,but I know for a fact their civilian leadership is unfit for task.Last week it was revealed yet again the Brit government’s disdain for their American counterparts.Some say that is because of Trump,but the truth is they didn’t like Obama either.
We have been allies with the Brits since WWI,but I think this time we should sit it out.I don’t see the need to spend American blood and treasure defending oil we don’t need,a nation that has lost it’s way,and a government that has no respect for our people or leadership.
