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[-] SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

All military units have an inherent right to defend themselves. That means they can attack without orders if they are attacked or if an attack on them is imminent (missile lock, pointing a gun etc)

[-] HiddenLayer555@lemmy.ml 19 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

According to who?

The same people invading other countries in the first place? Not sure I completely trust their judgment on what's moral but that's just me. 🤷

[-] racoon@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

the oil industry execs, of course: oil low, bomb. Oil high, peace

[-] Ross86@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I agree, Iran has the right to defend itself against america and jizzraels epstien war

[-] brem@lemmy.world 24 points 1 day ago

So basically just position yourself in a way that causes aggression or retaliation & you're in the clear?

[-] ScientifficDoggo@lemmy.zip 19 points 1 day ago

Yup, then they retire and teach cops this heinous shit... (Source: Prior service. My POS platoon sgt became a POS consultant for cops)

[-] brem@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

There's an entire training manual.

[-] Aceticon@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 day ago

* Israel has entered the chat *

[-] Ross86@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 day ago

U spelled jizzrael wrong

military units have an inherent right to defend themselves.

That is the point of the mockery. There is no such as an inherently right to defend yourself except in the legal fiction that is international/military law.

That would be like me claiming I have the inherent right to defend myself.....even when I've just kicked down my neighbor's door while wielding a rifle.

Law that disregards context, motive, or logic is just a constructed fiction to justify intent.

[-] davel@lemmy.ml 13 points 1 day ago

Counterpoint: Most military units can lick my taint.

[-] BananaOnionJuice@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

They'll have to form a line, for operation taint licking.

[-] geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 day ago

https://news.sky.com/story/iran-war-latest-us-and-iran-getting-a-lot-closer-to-finalising-agreement-to-end-war-says-donald-trump-13509565

Captain Tim Hawkins said the targets included "missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines".

[-] dessalines@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago

What right does the US have operating its military on the other side of the globe?

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