we should urge both parties to reflect on their actions.

I didn't though? I just said neither deserve any luck.

(IIRC - please do cite where I said what you attribute me or admit your are attacking a straw man)

Perhaps after this war Iran can learn to be a better victim, so that we have no reservations about defending them amongst our peers.

That may be perhaps your wish - it's certainly not mine (ie: strawman, again).

If you have actual ideas (and non-fallacious arguments to support them) I'd love to hear them.