'Revenge is a dish best served cold,' is an old saying that gets used quite a bit, and rightly so. In some ways it seems profoundly true. Perhaps Iran is taking its time in retaliating against Israel because they are following that old saying.
The world is tense waiting for massive Iranian strikes against Israel. Some people might think that Iran looks weak by delaying their retaliation. But maybe revenge can be improved by more than just 'being served cold.' Maybe revenge can take a different form than just smacking the other guy back in the face.
Iran should keep installing S-400 air defense missiles and other electronic equipment that ties Iranian military equipment to Russian satellite surveillance. This could be the ultimate revenge against Israel, and it could save both Israeli and Iranian lives. Improving Iranian defense against the Israeli Air Force should be visualized as the 'moral equivalent' of revenge.
It would work to America's and Russia's advantage. And to the advantage of Iran's Persian Gulf neighbors. And to the consumers of petroleum around the globe. The only person who would be unhappy is Netanyahu.
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