I'm not sure what choice they really have, in that particular instance. I mean, if I had a cinematic universe that was literally making billions of dollars, I'd try to make the rest of my properties as cinematic-friendly as possible.
$16 million, but I have read that the target was a tunnel network that ISIS was dug into. It could be a valid strategic use of the weapon. At least no Navy SEALs or American kids died.