That kiss had been interesting to say the least. It could of course lead to many other things good and not but none of it was bad in their case. As cap had said: he was nomad and joined to no one's hip. It was nothing to be worried about. Plus they were still in the middle of an international crisis with world war ramifications. Having fought in one and lost a father in another cap knew too damn well what another one could mean; especially in a nuclear age. His war had yielded that result. Japan had shown its consequences. Only the moral should have such tech and not commies or Muslims to say the least. Cap never hoped to use them but that need was now here.
Moreover, to support that need, cap got word that the helicarrier Kirby had arrived in Israeli airspace to assist in stopping the Muslim attacks on the Jewish state. There was also a permanent aspect to that job too that cap gathered.
Sabra told him about this in the Tel Aviv barracks and more. "The American republic has placed you in command of the Kirby again. Agent America recommended it." Cap just scoffed. "Damn Walker…" he nodded. "Okay; I'll do it." "Because of the joint nature of the mission it was recommended that I serve as your second; if that is okay." "Sure." Sharon was still stateside; which in many ways cap was grateful for given the things that were developing between him and sabra. Obviously cap would need to make a move on that at some point. But not until it was critical to do so. As said already, there was too much going on already. But cap would keep his vow to angel Peggy about keeping Sharon safe.
With sabra confirmed as his second cap once again departed for the Kirby. Although an outsider the new republic still wanted him at the helm during a crisis. Cap liked this arrangement much better. He could refuse. It wasn't an order; it was a request. Cap wouldn't mind helping in most cases because of that.
He arrived and was received with great respect as usual. The shield bridge liaison agent gave him a tablet that confirmed all his command codes. These entailed nukes too. The Kirby packed some of the most powerful in the entire American arsenal.
They arrived at the bridge and were brought up to speed. Once situated cap and sabra went to the rear hologram table to discuss things more privately as task force co and xo.
Sabra was blunt. "We should nuke Tehran before this escalates in a way that only they can control the outcome. Israel and the Kirby can easily coordinate the regional defense." Cap nodded. "Call our leadership and ask for their immediate confirmation." She did. The return came back shortly later. "They both defer to your judgment Captain."
Cap exhaled then nodded. He returned to the bridge proper. "Listen up everyone. We're going nuclear. The target is Tehran." There was only a brief moment of hesitation. The timing was the surprise; not the target. They then complied.
Bridge "Israeli nukes are targeting Tehran now with Kirby guidance Captain. Awaiting your order." Cap shared a look with sabra. She nodded her agreement. "Launch them."
They watched on the monitors and holograms as the nukes were fired. In an hour Tehran would be a nuclear wasteland. The missiles had stealth tech too so that gave them an advantage.
Need to do this to China too cap thought vengefully for Ccp bioweapon Covid-19. The new republic would likely do so after this tactical precedent.
The nukes hit; Tehran (and its nine million inhabitants) was no more…