Yes, I didn't get into in the story. Lemoine faced no real threat in Iraq (compared to Ukrainian pilots). What's fascinating is that he can't hear how he sounds. Classic bully.

I believe Hezbollah can shoot down Israeli jets. I believe someone has taken potshots over Syria and have damaged some. Rumors only.

If the U.S. wants to fight Russia down to the last Ukrainian then Iran wants to fight Israel (the U.S.) down to the last Palestinian. I try not to be cynical, but there's truth in that.

What can we do?