Do you think Israel will preemptively strike Iran?
354538
If the USA or the UN do not get Iran under control--YES.
339476
Firstly,I am an Asian and I think your attitude toward the Middle-East is very condescending.I hope you realize that this "blowing up" will result in a loss of miilions of human lives?To answer you question,my response is no.If Iran were to get nuclear weapons it is unlikely that they will target their mainly Islamic neighbours since Iran is an Islamic Republic.Israel however would probably be the first to be attacked by Iran.The Jewish State however has also equipped itself with nuclear technology and would doubtless retaliate as soon as possible.As a result more nuclear-equipped countries would be dragged into the fray perhaps resulting in a much-feared nuclear holocaust.And as for "letting" Iran get nuclear weapons it is possible that they already have a nuclear arsenal.President Ahmadinejad is probably just trying to incite America into invading his nation so that he has an excuse to launch a nuclear attack against the latter.
656294
Iranian Policy is fraught with peril and so long as they call for the destruction of Israel they will NEVER be a part of the World community.  I just hope Iran is not dumb enough to provoke the rest of the world to the extent that it causes military action to be taken against it ----that would destroy Iran; throw the MidEast into turmoil; and have a disastrous impact on the global economy
689599
Yes, it appears to me that several events are starting to line up quickly. Hamas and the cut off of their funds is a ticking time bomb. The Iranian president is trying to provoke a conflict with the west in a attempt to usher in the Muslim messiah. If the U.S. or Israel attacks Iran their will be a response that could be the one foretold in Ez ch 38. That in turn could be the conflict that results in a peace treaty with Israel which is the start of the tribulation.
36371
I don't know but it is a possibility.  In the late 1980's the Israeli Air Force flew across Jordanian airspace to blow up the reactor that Saddam was using to create weapons-grade plutonium in Iraq.  In short, the Israelis are poised to anything to survive and we should help them as much as we can.
466402
My thought is that Israel will attack Iran if it continues it's drive for nuclear weapons.  But it will attack beforehand, not after they have nukes (they attacked Iraq in this manner years ago).\n\nJMorritz asks why Israel is not treated as a rogue state, so I'll answer that.  Israel has never intentionally targeted innocents (as opposed to Arab terrorists, who actively seek civilian targets such as markets and busses).  Israel is willing to establish diplomatic relations with any Arab in thNation, however few are willing to return such an offer.\n\nYou want to know how bad things are for Israel?  Despite bordering no European nation, the international soccer association (FIFA) has Israel classified as in Europe, because countries in the nearby area refuse to play them.  You think that's Israel's wish?  Nope.
672160
TJ Says:\nEarthschoes I seriously believe we will go nuclear. If Iran even thinks about launching, well they know Isreal will blow them off the map. If Iran tries to sneak a nuke in the US and succeeds, well Iran will get wipe off the face of the Earth, even if Russia and China try to stop us.\n\nAnd it looks to me like we are near WW3.\nBRING IT ON!!!!!!!!!
326050
Difficult to call, there will already be a number of plans drawn up (if there weren't then the planning teams should be fired). Watch for the following:\n\n* movement of new air units to the Gulf (especialy stealth aircraft). Stealth is short ranged and will need to launch locally.\n\n* Movemenmt of extra aircraft carrier battle groups (less likely).\n\n* Pronouncements in the media of the evilness of Iran's government.\n\n* Generous settlement packages being turned down.\n\n* More leaks of intelligence on how close the bomb is to being ready.\n\n* Senior government representatives touring the area (especially Saudi Arabia).\n\n* Israel increasing friendly relations for no apparant reason (signal Israel may strike).\n\n* increased US aid to Israel (esp military equipment) - as above but more likely that the US has persuaded Israel to do it for them.
443447
The president of Iran is a threat to the world, did you hear his speach today, he is hell bent on destoying Israel. How ever I think that Israel can take care of themselves and ouhgt to be able to. Let Israel go get him.
460003
Nuclear power is not the issue.  Nuclear bombs are the issue. The president of Iran has said he wants to wipe out Israel, which is fine with me, but I doubt if Israel is going to just sit there and let itself be wiped out.  You can bet that Israel has plans to launch a strike on Iran and you can bet the US has a plan drawn up to invade, which is fine also. But I think that if the US launches an attack it should not necessarily be the same way as in Iraq with the goal of regime change.  The US should simply blow up all Iran's nuclear facilities and leave them totally disintegrated with absolutely nothing left but a big hole in the ground; if this means using nuclear weapons then fine.  Just blow the place up and leave it at that, and let the Iranians deal with the mess.  If they try to rebuild it, blow it up again, and so on forever.  Muslims are a very dangerous threat to mankind and should not be allowed to get a nuclear weapon, because they will come up with all this Allah jihad holy bullshit as justification to use it, which is all a crock of baloney anyway.
804723
I'm not sure, but it does seem likely. I believe that events in Lebanon are sort of a proxy war between the USA (and Israel of course) and Syria/Iran. \n     While this summer's Israeli attacks in Lebanon put a dent in Hezbollah's military capabilities, they did the opposite to its popularity in the Arab street. Syria will no doubt use this to continue its pressures on Israel. Syria is too weak to take Israel head on in the Golan, but has no qualms about using Lebanon for its own aims. Hezbollah, while a strong force in itself, is a Syrian and Iranian puppet. \n     Iran is using Iraq (in a way) as its battleground against the USA, but also wields tremendouns influence on Hezbollah. Syria and Iran have always been close, ever since the late 1970's anyway.\n     Never the less, it is not only external parties that are flaming the situation in Lebanon. The Lebanese people themselves are extremely divided. It won't take much to ignite the situation. We are pretty close to that now. \n     I believe that while everyone shares the blame for the sad situation in Lebanon, Hezbollah is the main source of instability there. You simply cannot have a state within a state and that it what Hezbollah is. \n     It refuses to lay down its arms even though Lebanon has been liberated from the Israelis. \n     Anyway, i don't think we'll have to wait for long before your question answers itself.\n     As for the consequences, they will not, to put it mildly be pleasent.\n     Israel will interfere for sure, as a way to weaken Hezbollah. The Syrians will of course step up their support to Hezbollah, as will Iran. The Christians will find themselves stuck in the middle, probably fighting everyone else. As for the main Sunni groups, well, i am not really sure who they will support, There might be a Christian-Sunni alliance. If that happens, they might have a fighting chance. \n     The USA will of course do whatever is in the interests of Israel, further inflaming the situation.\n     We will then have a semi (very bloody) civil war in Iraq, a civil war in Lebanon, in addition to the continued violence in Palestine and Israel. Add in the low level war in Afghanistan, the situation in Sudan's Darfur and the new Taliban-style movement in Somalia and you have quite a scary picture.\n    The only reason i mention a place as far as Somalia is because many of the elements that allowed the rise of Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan are now present there. The effects of the failure to stop the situation in Somalia will be with us for decades to come and will be felt very soon.\n     Nice scenario isn't it?
344352
Lol.. Attack Israel like they did with Iraq and doing with Iran and increase their oil business.
712392
Israel will take care of the nut case government of Iran.  Those who know history well know all about the holocaust of the Jewish people under the evil monsters Hitler and Stalin. Israel experienced one holocaust and their memory is crystal clear.  The Israelis know first hand what happens when a country allows a monster to rule over them.  They will never allow themselves to go through another holocaust whether it be from gas ovens to radioactive mushroom clouds.\nThe very moment Israel truly believes Iran has the bomb and plans to attack the Jewish people that is the moment Iran will go the way Hiroshima.  It will go from a country to an ash pile.\nThe very survival of Israel is what will be threatened if Iran gets the nuke.  With Israel backed up against the sea and surrounded by Islamic radicals who have the spirit of evil itself Israel will not blink neither will she  hesistate when it comes time to push the button.
345000
...I guess they're going to "peacefully" destroy Israel?
157127
Worst case scenario guess...\n\n1) UN tries "sanctions"... Iran continues anyway... because they are an evil regime (Note that I did not say that the vast majority of Iranian people are evil.. it is the leadership and extremists, not the majority of the people)and do not care about anyone else anyway\n2) UN tries to organize countries to "act".. the UN pansies around as they always do... actions are not strong enough and limits are not enforced\n3) Iran then threatens use of Nukes (whether hey have them yet or not) if Sanctions are not lifted....\n4) Israel will not stand for this, since they will be the primary target... Israel wipes out Iran, with the US on the back burner making sure other nations do not attack Israel
911765
If Israel does attack, it will probably go like the opening weeks of the Iraq war.\n\nThe difference is that Israel probably won't occupy Iran and try to rebuild it. That's where the vast majority of American casualties came from.
558151
No..Israel will. Then Iran will hit back and the US will come running to help the jews..and cause even a BIGGER problem..that will expand the entire region.