Bush took Saddam out. Iraq in ruins brought ISIS in and made Iran the top bully in the region. Follow that with Obama, Iran’s top sponsor as a result of the nuclear deal. Up to this point it was simple. Resolving the issue without starting WWIII is getting more complicated by the week.

Russia matters and if pushed hard enough, China is waiting in the wings to back them up.

The problem with US Super Carriers is that we cannot afford to lose one. If one were to be sunk with 500+ sailors, the morale of the Navy would be badly shaken. Projecting power to third world threats is one thing, but against China?