I have to agree with you there, the sooner the Iranians realize this the better. :usflag:
The Iranians are upset, which is understandable, we have just taken out Khamenei's favorite general and he is not happy about this, just like when you take a candy off a baby.
Now lets fast forward, what...
I will have to disagree with you, the most hated country in the world is the great satan, which leads to a Iranian famous quote "They can't do a damn thing!"
It doesn't matter what is fake and what is real. The most important thing is what is happening in reality.
The reality is simple...when the USN sails, there is nothing China or Vietnam can do about it.