Countrys Placing there forces for attack on Iran?

With all this 'April 4th-6th' talk about an attack on iran
I have noticed US and french troop movements in afaganistan setting up for an attack on iran

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He said President George W. Bush confirmed to the summit that the United States will be able to move some of its troops to Afghanistan's south once France sends a battalion of troops to the east of Afghanistan, meeting Canada's conditions to keep troops in Afghanistan, the official said.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy said earlier France would send a battalion of troops to the east of Afghanistan as part of efforts to bolster the 47,000-strong peacekeeping force.

Also the british are now stopping there mass troop pullout of iraq as off late
Signs of a prelude to an attack on iran?

reply to post by Disgustipated


I don't think that is anywhere near enough troops to consider that.

A battalion is 500-1500 men.
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To consider invading Iran, you would need many more troops.

Now, if you are thinking of 1000 troops attacking from 5-6 different locations to split up Iranian military......maybe.

[edit on 4/6/2008 by mrmonsoon]