Yes, the United States has shown great restraint during the last 40 years.
Restraint, however, only breeds contempt among the fanatics who rule Iran.
A big orchid to President Trump for teaching the Iranians a lesson that they should have learned 40 years ago when they had the temerity to hold Americans hostage.
Why don't other nations, including the United States, mess with North Korea? Because they fear that North Korea may have nuclear weapons. It is "fear" that makes nations respect one another. The United States needs to stop being Mr. Nice Guy. Iran needs to fear us.
Restraint, however, only breeds contempt among the fanatics who rule Iran.
A big orchid to President Trump for teaching the Iranians a lesson that they should have learned 40 years ago when they had the temerity to hold Americans hostage.
Why don't other nations, including the United States, mess with North Korea? Because they fear that North Korea may have nuclear weapons. It is "fear" that makes nations respect one another. The United States needs to stop being Mr. Nice Guy. Iran needs to fear us.