Just when a few hours had passed without any escalation around the Korean Peninsula, The Guardian reports that the US military is considering shooting down North Korean missile tests as a show of strength to Pyongyang according to two sources briefed on the plans. As the USS Carl Vinson heads towards the peninsula, along with two other carriers,
The Pentagon Is Considering Shooting Down North Korea’s Test Missiles
Several US administrations have considered shooting down North Korean missile tests, only to turn away from the option when considering the consequences of escalation against an unpredictable and bellicose adversary.