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Originally posted by TruthWithin
WOW. This is definitely the most direct threat yet. And although this does have the same tone and urgency that Bush had in the run up to the Iraq war, there is still one big reality looming over this:
Israel knows that IF they attack Iran it has to be all or nothing. Meaning that Iran will certainly retaliate, and in a big way. This forces Israel to go with the nuclear option. If that happens, and lets say that Iran DOES have nukes, then this will be a giant mess.
I am just still not sure that Israel is willing to take that grand of a step. I think in this case they are trying to use threats to sway the Iranian government.
I hope I'm right...
Originally posted by Rook1545
reply to post by Curio
I see it happening in quite the opposite way.
I see Israel attacking Iran, and Iran attacking back. This would bring the US into it, and as soon as China and Russia know that their oil interests in Iran are threatened then they will be in there too. I think you could then count on the Iraqis getting more intense with their attacks. All of a sudden you have a full blown war and I am not too sure what happens next. Would China use this as the perfect time to take Taiwan? What would Europe do? This would make for some interesting alliances I think.
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Germany and England have already stated that they will protect Israel at any cost...
Originally posted by yellowcard
We all know that Israel will lure the U.S. to do their bidding...anyhow, oil is up more today than any other day in history...up $10+ at the NYMEX...it actually hit the exchanges limit...Iran has 25% of the worlds (known) oil supply in the ground...
Independent analysts have questioned, however, whether Israel's armed forces can take on Iran alone, as its nuclear sites are numerous, distant and well-fortified.
Originally posted by Curio
Originally posted by Rook1545
reply to post by Curio
I see it happening in quite the opposite way.
I see Israel attacking Iran, and Iran attacking back. This would bring the US into it, and as soon as China and Russia know that their oil interests in Iran are threatened then they will be in there too. I think you could then count on the Iraqis getting more intense with their attacks. All of a sudden you have a full blown war and I am not too sure what happens next. Would China use this as the perfect time to take Taiwan? What would Europe do? This would make for some interesting alliances I think.
Russia and China won't get dragged into this mess - not directly anyway. And Iran aren't stupid.....they know it would be suicide to attack the US/Israel directly. There are better ways to go about things.
All in my opinion, of course
Originally posted by yellowcard
We all know that Israel will lure the U.S. to do their bidding...
According to a new poll from Public Agenda, nearly 50 percent of those who follow the situation in Iran say “the one” best way to deal with Iran is through using diplomacy “to establish better relations.” Only five percent favor threatening military action, down from nine percent in fall 2007. Seven percent support taking military action:
Originally posted by EarthCitizen07
Originally posted by yellowcard
We all know that Israel will lure the U.S. to do their bidding...anyhow, oil is up more today than any other day in history...up $10+ at the NYMEX...it actually hit the exchanges limit...Iran has 25% of the worlds (known) oil supply in the ground...
Every time there is a negative report oil goes up big time. It seems some people are scratching their ass to find an excuse to rip off more people. And the funny thing is that the SEC actually did, or pretended to investigate artificial price guaging of oil. Who are they trying to kid? So frustrating that no one gives a rats ass about anything anymore other than a few smart people on ATS.