Iranian attempt at provoking the U.S. to fight on their terms: FAIL.
Trump +1, AGAIN.
Yep. No doubt they are all buttoned up and waiting for incoming ordnance. Best to catch them at a time of President Trump’s choosing.
IMHO, there is probably a much larger enemy plan underway.
The small launch probably was a feint to reveal initial response. i.e. which forces respond first. Branch plan would be for our counter then a massive unleashing of their planned coordinated attack.
I suspect the timetable for these events also is what pushed the Democrats into a hasty impeachment, then perhaps a hold by Pelosi, not wanting to reveal intentions.
Trump is playing it well.
No immediate counter. Relax and the enemy now has played their hand and if they continue, the entire enemy plan is exposed for what it is.
Plenty of options for our counter, but none where the enemy is controlling.