Nah, I disagree, this is nonapplicable.
What about US Forces in Kuwait, Bahrain, Afghanistan? The Iranian's have not sent Iranian troops into these countries in order to kidnap and assassinate American soldiers while disguised as American soldiers in American vehicles, or to kill American combat troops with EFPs.
The activities of the IRGC Qods force are those of SOLIC forces. Against the military might of the United States these actions are highly irrational. They appear to be begging for our retaliation.
Then again the Iranian's have long demonstrated a tendency towards mass suicide in combat operations. Stupid is as stupid does.
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