Iran's successful missile strikes, NATO's equipment failures in Ukraine, and U.S. military setbacks raise the question: Is NATO a paper tiger, unable to maintain its perceived strength?
On April 13, Iran struck back against Israel for an attack on its Syrian embassy by launching over 300 drones and missiles toward Israeli targets. Although most were intercepted by Israeli and U.S. defense systems, some of Iran's hypersonic missiles penetrated their defenses, indicating that Western defense systems have limitations.
President Joe Biden’s response suggested that the U.S. military no longer wields the same influence it did in 1941 when it entered World War II. Mao Zedong and Osama bin Laden had both labeled the United States a "paper tiger," and their assessment appears to be increasingly accurate. While it took some time, the signs now point to them being proven right.
In a post on X, Argentina’s Defense Minister, Luis Petri stated that Argentina wants to join NATO and has ...
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