Fortunately, Iran's "retaliation" was purposely lame, designed to save face, yet inconsequential.
Imagine if the missiles had killed several US troops on the base. Then, per his smack taklin' tweets, Trump would have to respond with great US force, .... inevitably escalating into major armed conflict and giving birth to another generation of terrorists.
Yes, the General was an evil bastard. Imminent threat? I doubt it.
Lots of tools in toolbox -- diplomacy, back channels, allies, economic sanctions, etc.
Twitter is really not the best way to conduct foreign policy and national security. It also helps to have a long game strategy, other than simply overturning any policy or agreement that occurred during the Obama administration.
Trump is reckless and dangerous and compromised.
Wiser minds have interceded to take away the car keys from "junior." Damn near got us into a major war.
The "rational actor" in this drama ended up being Iran, not the United States.