The words “red line” have now become almost meaningless thanks to a statement made by Russia and Iran this week.
Russia and Iran aren’t the first nations to misuse the term. That distinction goes to Barack Obama. In 2012, then-president Obama issued a “red line” warning against Bashar al-Assad: If Assad uses chemical weapons, the United State military will respond.
But Assad did — and Obama didn’t.
Four-and-a-half years later, Donald Trump finally made good on Obama’s promise, but the damage had already been done. The “red line” was already viewed as a farce.
But this week, Iran and Russia are bringing the term back. This time, however, they’re using it against the United States.
Read about why the two nations are threatening retaliation against the United States on the next page:
please explain to us how exactly Russia and Iran are the arch-enemies of the US. Before you answer, may I point out that Russia is fighting ISIS, So is Assad. Who created ISIS by the way? Who exactly armed them? Assad and Iran actually protect the Christians. Syria asked Russia for help.Syria did not ask for our help. And where is Israel in all of this? Again, I ask, please tell me why and how exactly is Russia and Iran our enemy?
I hate Iran
Iran is another little country that has the little country syndrome!
I pray your right Barry.
Iran has been calling for the demise of the US for 40 years,did you miss a memo…
Trump doesn’t give a s**t
Boo… enough with the fear mongering.$#%&!@*Syria and the rest of the world bring our forces back and let these place collapse on themselves
Let’s go to war
Where is Israel, they’re ready to pounce on Iran…. ever watch the news?? Hell patton wanted to take Russia out right after WW2 and was laughed at when he said they were our enemies…. the Korean war never ended its just been in a mutual cease-fire all these years….
From all of us in the USA , suck all Dick