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Originally posted by UM_Gazz
We can either take action to remove the threat now, wait for the Israelis to do so, wait for Iran to supply nuclear weapons to terrorist organisations and retaliate in the aftermath of a major terrorist attack that would make 9/11 look like child's play, or simply do nothing and hope for the best.
[edit on 18-8-2007 by UM_Gazz]
Originally posted by UM_Gazz
Originally posted by talon
what has iran got that the US want?
a new front and land to propagate western doctrine and democracy, a next step in conquering the world?
Have you consulted with the Israelis on this as well?
Originally posted by UM_Gazz
Originally posted by xmotex
And yes, no matter what you may think, there is still some vestige of popular control held over the US Government, and if they face strong enough political opposition to an attack on Iran, there will be no attack.
Have you consulted with the Israelis on this as well?
The threat of a nuclear armed Iran is a bit more immediate than that of Russia, Pakistan and North Korea. However point taken.
You are possibly correct, there may be no attack on Iran, I don't see how preemptive strikes alone would be effective, an all out war would be a more likely scenario. However waiting for the Iranians to make the first move could be the way it comes about. I suppose a wait and see attitude will prevail, the implications of doing that could be worse than taking action to eliminate the threat now.
Ultimately, only time will tell.
[edit on 18-8-2007 by UM_Gazz]
The uneducated think that this also includes wanting their land etc too. There is no one in America that wants any physical part of that dust bowl, but we do want what is best for us and that is a stabilized region over there, but that is the last thing a few of those countries want.
Originally posted by bodrul
seeing as Iran always call the US and Israel spawns of saten
and the US and Israel call Iran the axis of Evil
may i ask so what?
Israel was the standard bearer of Satan
Originally posted by Harlequin
or how about the threat of nuclear unilateral destruction that israel keep threatening weekly.
Originally posted by XtrozeroSince the vast majority of that region is very uneducated or very doctrine driven in their education the power of control is to have someone to hate so the vast majority of the population will unite under those powers.
Originally posted by UM_Gazz
What assurance can Iran give that nuclear weapons will not end up in the hands of terrorists, to be used on primarily civilian targets in either or both the USA and Israel?
Originally posted by UM_Gazz
Without preemptive strikes what we have is a waiting game.
Iran could gain more support, technologies, and weaponry advancements, all while threatening Israel and the USA.
What assurance can Iran give that nuclear weapons will not end up in the hands of terrorists, to be used on primarily civilian targets in either or both the USA and Israel?
Some have argued that far too much time has been wasted on diplomacy with Iran. Has it?
They seem very bold, threatening, while having so much US military power so close to them. They also may be under the assumption that the US will not launch any preemptive strikes on their nuclear facilities because of the failures in Iraq, and the loss of support for military action in the Middle East from the American people. Perhaps they should fear the Israelis more. Do you believe the Israelis will also wait for Iran to amass a nuclear weapons arsenal?
Then again, we never did find those really nasty weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, did we?
Originally posted by Harlequin
I really and honestly think that Iran has at least 2 or 3 nuclear weapons and the systems to deliver them - and if israel strike first they can retaliate in kind.