The message that the Iranian leadership feels justifiably threatened by the US presence is spot on, but I'm skeptical of some of those "bases". The first that jumped out at me was the Prince Sultan base, which was handed over to the Saudis years ago. I don't believe the bases in Iraq are still US-occupied, either. Aren't the drone bases in Pakistan currently shuttered as well, given the frosty relationship?
An accurate map might have less stars on it, but it would more accurately convey the same message.
Dunno how old the map is, saw it only today. It's marked with [Fun], so not necessarily "meant to be a factual statement" (a nice American line, highly suitable for comedy if u know what I mean).
The message that the Iranian leadership feels justifiably threatened by the US presence is spot on, but I'm skeptical of some of those "bases". The first that jumped out at me was the Prince Sultan base, which was handed over to the Saudis years ago. I don't believe the bases in Iraq are still US-occupied, either. Aren't the drone bases in Pakistan currently shuttered as well, given the frosty relationship?
ReplyDeleteAn accurate map might have less stars on it, but it would more accurately convey the same message.
Dunno how old the map is, saw it only today. It's marked with [Fun], so not necessarily "meant to be a factual statement" (a nice American line, highly suitable for comedy if u know what I mean).
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