What's gonna happen with Iran?
105130
They say they are pursuing nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, our government says they are trying to build a bomb.  Given the track record of the parties on both sides of this issue I couldn't begin to guess who's telling the truth.\n\nThe most important issue here is that it must be resolved by diplomatic means.  I sincerely hope that Iraq has taught this administration that a military solultion is NO solution.
873703
personally i think before next spring israel will attack iran as soon as iran starts the 3000 certrifuges (or just before)  just out of paranoia of a nuclear weapon... if they have talked to the US or not will be irrelevent.  \nonce this has happened  you will know that ww3 is at the door and wants to come in.  before this point there is always a way to turn back.\ncertainly the govts are expecting it as there are war games (military posturing) in the gulf by the US.  and Iran have responded by doing the same.  The EU have pooled resources to speed up r&d in weapons and want results in 3 years (there's an actual time line for you) the UK did not sign up for this as they say they are already doing it, so you can cut the EU timeline by half.  which means that war will be in europe in about 18mths to 2 yrs.  \nfor those who say it has started need to review history.... currently we are seeing the signs, it doesn't start until war is actually declared by more than 2 nations.
109426
Not going to happen. Europe and the US going to war with Iran is a possibility.
409665
A worst case scenario would unroll if the US were to launch a major air strike against Iranian nuclear facilities in the next few months.  A limited air strike against a "choke point", such as the Iranian uranium conversion facility at Isfahan, would like disrupt Iran's nuclear program for a long time.  The problem is what happens then?\n\nIran will respon in some way, all of which are devastatint to regional and international security.  They could lob scuds at Israel and US bases in the region.\n\nThe could block the Strait of Hormuz, cutting off the oil pipeline.\n\nThey could stop selling oil.\n\nThey could use their connections with Hezbullah to launch terrorist strikes against US interest.\n\nThey could do all or any of the above in combination. The only feasible targeting of a US nuclear attack would be the hardened facility at Natanz, under 75 ft of hard rock.  The other nuclear facilities are soft targets and can be taken out by conventional weapons.\n\nWhatever course the US takes, be prepared for the UNIMAGINABLE>
294401
No they won't vote for sanctions and if they do, it probably won't help.  I think the breaking point will be is if Iran becomes a real nuclear threat, Israel will pre-emptively take out its nuclear facilities...again.
645980
What makes you think that the US is going to invade Iran?\n\nDid you think about this at all?
675970
I hope not.. it would be a big mistake if they attacked Iran
41704
most probably america will easily solve this by droping a nuke on the iranians...maybe they'll drop it on moscow too if its convientent since they like bombing up other countries like japan,vietnam,afghanistan,iraq....etc..
649516
Anything 'can' happen, but what is the probability that it will happen? Consider this scenario, Iran developes an operational nuke in 2012 and decides to lob it at Tel Aviv.  The US and what's remaining of the Israels airforce would strike at Iran with conventional, and possibly nuclear weapons.  Will N. Koren, China and Russia come to Iran's defence or will they take the opportunity to attack S. Korea and takeover Taiwan, while the US attentions are elsewhere.   \n\nOr what happens if the US or Israel uses a nuke at the hardened facility at Natanz in 2007, or before 2012?  Russia and China still ascribe to the M.A.D. doctrine, but the rogue state of N.Korea does not.  Therefore, the probability of a nuclear showdown is greater with them.  Depending on their actions, the iranian fiasco could escalate into a global confrontation.
210236
I don't see anything happening over Iran too soon.  Any US president would be insane to start a war with Iran and should be sent to a psychiatric facility immediately.  The EU and NATO definitely won't do anything to piss the Iranians off, Iran has missiles that are within range of their countries.  The UN doesnt have the balls to do anything either (plus you have Russia and China who'll oppose a lot on the Security Council).  Frankly, I think Israel is the only one who can be counted on to do anything at all--which in their case is going to be military action.  That, sadly, is going to drag us (the U.S.), if not Europe, in as well.
1072651
Iran would get the sh*t kicked out of them.
178118
Very close if Iran don't quit the nuclear activities. Not to mention Iran broke the peace agreement in the first place.
1109348
Actually pretty soon if we don't handle those deceitful Iranians! If we let them get a nuclear weapon, they WILL use it on Israel. Since 1949 Israel has been a sovereign nation, the Lord Jesus christ said that once this happened, he would never let the world push the Israelies out of their promised land again. Thats why if we don't deal with Iran, the day of the rapture will appear. So look busy, cause GOD is coming. The Russians who have been helping numerous terrorist states for the last 30 years will join with Iran when they do decide to attack Israel. This is the Army of the North God warns us about!
730325
I would say, this is the most logical probability.  Israel answers to no one, and since Ahmadinejad continues to shoot off his big mouth and threaten Israel with extinction, the probability becomes greater.  \n\nIran is becoming a concern to everyone, including it's Arab neighbors.  They all believe that Iran is gaining entirely too much power for one country in the middle east.  They prefer more balance, and since they trust the Persians less than the Jews, a few select countries are talking with the Jews, allegedly about this problem.\n\nIt's doubtful that Russia or China would intervene.  They know the US is a pitt bull when it comes to Israeli defense, therefore they would have too much to lose.  Arab country's other than Syria, would probably sit this one out, and Syria hasn't shown itself to be a Martyr for anyone, so at best, it would send it's surrogate, Hezbollah.
31642
It looks as though the Iranians will be involved in the next one, although I can't say I know who they'll fight. They talk tough, but aren't dumb enough to provoke the US or Israel.
1142993
soon, it definitely depends on Iran - if Iran does not comply and keeps going for nuclear weapons, we will be invading Iran for sure.  \n\nNear-term Iran, However I think China down the road may be WWIII if there ever is one.
666309
I am very concerned over this. As long as we have this administration anything can happen. Did we do anything with international rules in Iraq? If we dont handle Iran with diplomacy and use force we will surely live to regret it.