may american invasion of iran lead to the   WORLD WAR - III?
353218
Why do people keep asking this question?\n\nThe US isn't invading Iran anytime soon.  Besides, in order to have a World War, you generally need most of the countries in the world to pick sides and fight each other, and that's NOT going to happen.
348487
At this point, it looks like Iran will have to strike first.  Americans don't have the fortitude to start another war.
877466
i just wanna say if the USA started a war with Iran.Iran well win.......and Iran well be the new strongest country in the world instead of the USA\nhope so
1144711
No,they won't.If America is smart enough I don't think they'll mess with Iran.'Cos Iran it's not Iraq or Afghanistan.And US doesn't have the financial and human resources to start another war.It would be lost from the start.
68592
I think that this question is totally irrelevant. If Iran( or any muslim nation against USA)  builds nuclear facilities (civilian or military) americans will destroy that country (only becoz they c them as a threat).\n\nI think that america's common sense has been permanantly crippled by bin laden. Post 911 America views the whole world suspiciously (except their slaves in UK and friends in Israel). America has ever since been contradicting themselves. Remember the war in iraq, it was fought bcoz bush claimed to have evidence of non existent weapons and the threat of a dictator.My question to the world is "If iraq , y not pakistan?". Mushy's a dictator and one who openly admits to having nuclear weapons.\n\nI predict that soon the patience of the international community will run out. A grand alliance (Russia, China , France , India and the Arab world) could be formed so that america and americans will exist only in history textbooks.
618
Never. Iraq was not a succesful example for US. They'll put more economical pressure on Iran rather than military action.
472594
No, I don't believe so. I think all of the rhetoric is what you call the October surprise. It's voting time, and all the subjects are coming to the surface just like the last time America voted. You have got to figure, that Russia or China, either one could supply Iran with what ever they wanted anyway. Iran hasn't gotten involved with the Iraq situation, and they could have at anytime. I really believe it's Bush pushing American Military again.
118212
Not at present as;\n\nA) IRAQ will now provide much of the oil the USA wants, at a price it likes. Therefore it can afford some disruption to oil supplies from Saudia Arabia - it won't cause panic buying in the US.\n\nB) The are easier targets which, if invaded/attacked, will restore US confidence in its armed forces and help get a Republican re-elected to the White House.\n\nNope - no attack on IRAN in the near future.
379494
Today?...NO. Somewhere in the near future..YES. Considering he planned the war in Iraq, there is no doubt that he wont invade Iran to. The plans are on the table, the option is open..why no just start a world war 3. I really think that is what this country is coming too.
440338
no cuz we dont have enough troops and money to start a war with Iran. but with Bush we never know what he will do next, like a drunk guy, you never know were he will stumble to.
304758
One sincerely hopes that a war between Iran and the US never breaks out. But judging from the way things are turning out, war is a very real possibility. If war does break out:-\nThere will be heavy casualties on both sides. However, Iran will have to eventually concede defeat, or be wiped off. Though Iran has a large military force, it is largely antiquated and their might is still nowhere compared to what the US and its allies can bring to bear. All Iran's confident rhetoric and talk is only for public consumption and is actually to pep up their own troops and countrymen. Though it may have acquired weapons and delivery systems through its clandestine programme, their true capabilities are still suspect. Remember, both Saddam and the Taliban also behaved with similar over-confidence and arrogance before the conflicts began and in the initial stages.\nAlso, the US will not be alone. They will have allies as most of the developed nations consider Iran a rogue state, and will either back the US or at least tow their line. While many think the entire Moslem/Arab world will unite behind Iran, I feel that may not happen. Remember Iran is not an Arab nation. Deep down, there are significant differences simmering between the Sunni Arab states and largely Shiite Iran. While there will be rumblings of opposition to US action, I doubt any Arab state will cast their lot with Iran when it comes to taking up arms and actually fighting. Some independent militia groups might though.... Also, commercial considerations carry weight and siding with the US or being mute spectators is best for the Arab world in the long run. For the US, the key is to keep Israel out of the conflict. Iran will surely strike at Israel and if Israel retaliates, then Arab nations may offer support to Iran. Therefore, Israel should be kept out of action and protected from an Iranian strike at all costs. \nOne thing is certain, a war like this could escalate into a global one and any war there will alter the geo-strategic and economic balances in the region.
333706
A war between Iran and US would be a tragedy for both nations. It is not important who wins, it's important how many victims there will be on both sides. At the present technological stage, it should be easy to understand that war must never be an option.
790525
No, absolutely not.  This would send the entire middle east into war.  Iran would invade along with Syria.  We must stay until the Iraqi's can defend themselves.  A gradual reduction of troops over a three year period should do the trick.  I am a White, Catholic, Male, Italian.
17494
US will not dare attacking Iran. Iran isn't like Iraq and is the biggest military power in the middle east. Iran is one of the biggest suppliers of oil in the world, if this attack happens the prices of oil will rise to big amounts like 90 dollars, and maybe even more. US knows that it has several military bases in the range of Iranian missles and in the case of this war Iran can easily hit American bases specially in Iraq. United States knows that in the case of this attack Iran isn't the loser, because the people of Iran have always supported their country in the case of a war. Iran has some close allies in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon each one of these allies can cause big damages to the American troops.\nAirforce is not an option. United States can't attack Iran with airforce because of the new anti aircraft and missle systems Iran has bought from Russia. Nuclear War is not going to happen.\nBut we have seen many idiotic acts from the American Govt. so anything is possible.
320685
One sincerely hopes that a war between Iran and the US never breaks out. But judging from the way things are turning out, war is a very real possibility. If war does break out:-\nThere will be heavy casualties on both sides. However, Iran will have to eventually concede defeat, or be wiped off. Though Iran has a large military force, it is largely antiquated and their might is still nowhere compared to what the US and its allies can bring to bear. All Iran's confident rhetoric and talk is only for public consumption and is actually to pep up their own troops and countrymen. Though it may have acquired weapons and delivery systems through its clandestine programme, their true capabilities are still suspect. Remember, both Saddam and the Taliban also behaved with similar over-confidence and arrogance before the conflicts began and in the initial stages.\nAlso, the US will not be alone. They will have allies as most of the developed nations consider Iran a rogue state, and will either back the US or at least tow their line. While many think the entire Moslem/Arab world will unite behind Iran, I feel that may not happen. Remember Iran is not an Arab nation. Deep down, there are significant differences simmering between the Sunni Arab states and largely Shiite Iran. While there will be rumblings of opposition to US action, I doubt any Arab state will cast their lot with Iran when it comes to taking up arms and actually fighting. Some independent militia groups might though.... Also, commercial considerations carry weight and siding with the US or being mute spectators is best for the Arab world in the long run. For the US, the key is to keep Israel out of the conflict. Iran will surely strike at Israel and if Israel retaliates, then Arab nations may offer support to Iran. Therefore, Israel should be kept out of action and protected from an Iranian strike at all costs. \nOne thing is certain, a war like this could escalate into a global one and any war there will alter the geo-strategic and economic balances in the region. \nThere will be a realignment of Moslem/Arab nations. The oil sector will be most radically affected.
402755
I doubt if a WW III would happen, however if the US attacks Iran it can anticipate the following things. \nWe will start losing oil tankers in the gulf,  The war in Iraq will boil over into something many times worse than it is now, terrorits acts from groups such as Hezbollah and covert Iranian operations will happen with great frequency, and maybe in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles.\nThe price of oil will become astronomical and tens of thousands will be no longer employed as the airlines, hotels and spin off industries go into bankruptcy.  Oil will go from 100 to 300 dollars a barrel.\n\nAnd the sad thing is there in no need for the US to do this.
562161
NO! actually it will be Israel as usual. Israel started the war with irag by giving the US false information in order that America will fight israels enemies. Fact is Irag had NO WMD's and the intelligence given us by Israle was false.\n\n  Don't wory about Iran getting WMD's, if they do it will only call for more peace and keep the terrorist state of Isral at bay. It is Isral wom is beating the drums for war with Iran and feeding America false intelligence once again so that Amreicans can fight and die in Israls dirty wars against their enemies and the anilation of their enemies.\n\n  I don't hear anyone complaining about Isral and all their hundreds of nuclear weapons! Even though they touted last week about their ability to hit every European capital in the area. This is an outright threat, and a terrorist statement and an indication that their nukes are pointed right at Europe and nighboring nations. \n\n  There will be no war with  Iran unless Isral starts it first! And if they do they will start it by utilizing one of their usual black opps to attack Americans or some part of their own city and blamming it on Iran, which is the "MO' of Isral as always.Sort of like they did on American ships and other American sites in  the past in order to draw America in the battle.\n\n Heres how it will happen. America is in Irag and on one side is Iran and the other Israel. Israel will fabricate a reason to attack Iran ( as always, their motto is "BY DECEPTION WE SHALL DO WAR") and in order for Iran to retaliate they will have to go through the US military, through Irag to get to Israel and thusly Israel has drawn the US military into another one of their wars.\n\n  The end result is that the terrorist state of Israel will pay dearly ( thank GOD) for their greed and desire to steal the land around them in order to create the "GREATER ISRAEL" in order to facillitate the area needed so that their dead rabbi can come back as their so called mesia. It is nothing more than religeous nuts lying and scheming to steal others lands by deception. \n\n  If WW3 does start it will be because of Israel and thusly American drawn into another of their wars in which China and Russia has stated that they will defend Iran. Iran , Russia, and China all know that Israel is beating the drums for this war and that they will fabricate evidence and attacks in order to blame Iran and the Jewish controlled media and Bushs cabinet will propagandise this as a real event thusly getting the people of America to support this war on false intelligence as they did with the war with Irag. Only this time it won't wash as too many people are on to what is really happening.\n\n  If they do attack Iran  they will be destroyed by China and Russia and America will suffer greatly because we are caught in the middle as planned. The only good part of this is that Israel will be rightfully destroyed because they are the war mongers of the middle east and the Palistinian peoples will recive much weaponry by Iran, Russia, and China to finally get revenge for the constant genocide of their people and especially their children whcih Israle is so fond of shooting and killing on a daily basis. \n\n  It would be a mess for some time but Thank GOD Israel will finally get their just do for all the war mongering and genocide they have been doing since it became a state in 1948. Yes Israel is on the verge of destruction and total anilation but only because they believe they can not be touched, and only because the peoplein that area know that it is Israel is causing all the trouble. Israel  is a war mongering state that needs to knocked down a few pegs. And BTW, they are the ones who have nukes in that area and are the ones that are feeding false intelligence to America so that the foolish Americans will fight their wars for them. they will fight and anilate every one of their enemise if it takes every last Amrican to do so! After all, Jewis