@Bratwurst Boy, I'm pretty sure the US was prepared for the attack on Iran for years, even if it was "just in case" scenario.
as openly endorsed by the Saudis, were never the real goal by them
Not only by them, but also by the US. So they're like the Kremlin - liars and deceivers.
As for "Why?" and "Why now?" I think it was because of the protests in Iran - they probably assume that Iran is ready for the regime change. Also, the bloody way in which Iran dealt with the protests give them a level of moral legitimacy in helping to topple the regime in the eyes of the public.
And, of course, Israel has clearly a big influence on Trump's administration.
As for "why now" - I think it's a distraction from Epstein files and it's also due to Trump's low ratings. He needs some "big success" for the midterms. It's also possible that Trump's administration is in a hurry due to his progressing dementia. They probably don't know how long Trump will remain "cognitive" enough to be able to function as president. 🤔
this now is an all out war
Careful now, Joker wrote it's just "strikes"! lol
as Merz already declared that we will sit this one out!
I think (and hope) Poland will "sit this one out" too.
I'm worried it may either turn into something long and ugly or the regime won't fall and all the deaths will be in vain... For countries like Poland it's probably better to stay away from this.