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I'm definitely worried that the Saudis will push the US into bumping off Iran for them, just like they got regime change in Iraq as a reward for the Saudi murder of thousands of US citizens on 9/11. Makes no sense that the US would reward the Saudis for murdering US citizens? Yes, that is unfortunately correct.

Iran is an oppressive Islamic regime, sure. But Saudi Arabia is much MUCH worse. We should not even have diplomatic relations with the main sponsor of terrorism worldwide.

If we stay out of the Middle East, then the Iran menace will be taken care of by an Israeli-Saudi Alliance. Our involvement just means the Saudis do not have to ally with Israel, even if only temporarily.

Here's the truth about the 1500 deployment.

It's entirely SAM systems and a fighter squadron/airbase personnel. Air Defense. There are no combat ground units, other than Air Force MPs for airbase security.

Iran is on the verge of collapse; the Ayatollahs want US aggression to create a backlash of nationalism to keep them in power in Iran. The last thing Trump wants is an invasion of Iran, because it will retard the growing demands for regime change in Iran itself.

Even with the massive influx of Obamacash, the Iranian Economy is sinking.

It's exactly the opposite scenario Leftists are proposing.