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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsUS allies distance themselves from Trump decision to assassinate Suleimani
US allies have distanced themselves from Donald Trumps decision to assassinate Qassem Suleimani, as millions of Iranians took to the streets to mourn and demand revenge for the assassination of the countrys top general.
Both Israel and Nato stressed they were not involved in the airstrike on Thursday. The US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, has already expressed disappointment in the lukewarm reaction of Washingtons European allies.
But the response of Israels prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, was particularly striking, as he has been one of Trumps staunchest supporters on the world stage.
He told a meeting of his security cabinet on Monday: The assassination of Suleimani isnt an Israeli event but an American event. We were not involved and should not be dragged into it.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/06/us-allies-trump-suleimani-killing-reaction-response
You are on your own Trump.
CentralMass
(15,265 posts)gratuitous
(82,849 posts)Careful, Bibi. Trump doesn't care much for disloyalty, even if your statement is 100% true.
lark
(23,155 posts)Even though they've been begging us for actions like these for years and initially heavily praised the wag the dog killing.
PSPS
(13,614 posts)In many countries, this is where the generals step in. In the US system, it's up to Moscow Mitch to make that ominous "walk to the white house." This is really quite a big thing. What is happening here is exposing to the world that the US has no allies in the world.
alwaysinasnit
(5,072 posts)BigmanPigman
(51,627 posts)Crunchy Frog
(26,630 posts)stopdiggin
(11,361 posts)I think the more telling point is that the condemnations have been fairly muted (to this point).
(IMO) --- We've actually provided the rest of the world cover .. in being able to say "well, it was that crazy assed Trump .. and everyone knows he doesn't pay any attention to us." .. for an action that they cannot approve (and are fervently praying doesn't bleed over into their territory) .. but really aren't shedding any tears over either.
"We were not involved and should not be dragged into it. -- B.Netanyahu --
yonder
(9,674 posts)which should be worry enough, it's interesting he is departing from his/their usual posture of sabre-rattling and chest thumping behind their "big brother", the U.S.
He may not want to rock the boat much because of his newish, weaker government, but I'm thinking Israel now realizes just how suddenly dangerous and unpredictable this situation is. Perhaps this is a quickly realized game changer for Israel.
I would guess the second part of the old trope "live by the sword, die by the sword" has shown up on their horizon.
zentrum
(9,865 posts)...wanted war with Iraq.
bucolic_frolic
(43,286 posts)The Pentagon PR made it clear it was Trump's choice from a range of options, for example.
Trump is way out on a limb, and he hasn't a clue about it. He thinks he has the Midas Touch.
mysteryowl
(7,396 posts)world wide wally
(21,754 posts)Mc Mike
(9,115 posts)where Rump is present.
bitterross
(4,066 posts)Wow, if Bibi isn't going to back him he's really SOL.
sprinkleeninow
(20,255 posts)dumpy got us into a big honkin' mess.
barbtries
(28,811 posts)let's see how that plays out in the 21st century.
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,192 posts)You thought everybody would like and respect you. What a maroon!
SCVDem
(5,103 posts)Wants to go to Davos for the big get together.
Who wants him? Who will pay for all the security?