is IRAN JUST SABRE rattling?\nRATTLING?
357055
No, they are doing more than sabre rattling, I am sure.  They are poking the bear (USA).  They are strutting around, flexing their muscles and saying, "Just try to stop us."  They are throwing threats, "We'll cut off the arms of those who try to stop us."  They are like the guy who puts a block of wood on his shoulder and dares another guy to knock it off.  They are drawing a line in the sand and saying, "Just try to put your toe over that line - we will blow it up, and everything else, too."  They are a very dangerous country in this world today and they should not be ignored by the rest of the world.
287802
Right now, I would say the score is Lions - 2, Christians - 2, however that could change at any time.  The Iranians are certainly shrewed with their threat of cutting off oil.  They are a major player in the oil production business, so it would hurt internationally if they were to do that.  On the other hand, how much of their bullshit are we prepared to take and not just them but Russia and China, too.  This little charade going on about Iran not accepting Russia's nuclear proposal is nothing more than a stalling tactic on the part of both countries.  If we are so stupid as to trust Russia, than we all need our heads examined, starting with the White House. The winner will be the one designated to turn off the lights when all is said and done!
560993
IRAN IS A PANDORAS BOX... WAR ON IRAN WOULD BE LIKE OPENING IT AGAIN... ATTACK ON IRAN WOULD DESTABILIZE THE WHOLE REGION... SANCTIONS ARE GOING TO HAVE NEGATIVE IMPACT... SO A THIRD OPTION IS REQUIRED....
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.
484599
Iran has successfully out-manouvred the US at every stage of this developing crisis. They've done so through skillful diplomacy, using rhetoric aimed more at their allies than at the West, thus building a huge Worldwide backing, not out of support for Iran, but out of common hatred for the bully boy tactics of Bush America. \n\nAmerica has no answer to the Iranians because it understands  only one response to its belligerence. America expects States to roll over and surrender to its might. When this doesn't happen America can't cope. Iran knows this and is having enormous fun making America look ridiculous. Its all a game and America is losing every move.\n\nIran also knows America is not a serious military threat. America would be taken apart if it tried to take on Iran because the whole Islamic World would be aligned with Iran in a flash. So what does America have to do? It can do only one thing: Start treating Iran with respect and negotiate a settlement as a partner in this little World instead of acting the bully boy.
378616
The Iranian government should be restructured; I'm not sure that an invasion is the best way to do it. But, with their stated goals of wiping out Israel, etc., and their pursuit of nuclear weapons (not nuclear power; they have plenty of oil) they are scary, scary.
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who's said they don't allow un experts to inspect? UR medias?! Revise you thoughts please. They are based on completely wrong information. Iran is open to the UN. The problem is not professional. There are political problematics issues. \n\nThe problem is that West says Iranian programme is costly and it is not worth investing. They conclude that there might be some army goals beyon this. Iran warned months ago that if they deliver the case to SC, they would resume enrichment programme. Fist, the west announced that they just report and they don't totally deliver the case. They played with Iran a lot. Russia is just taking advantage and does nothing. Iran has lost very much interests and Iranians (People and goverment) aim to revenge anyways. We have paid price a lot for this case. Political and economical. We are under semi-sanction condition. Even no body plays with our soccor national team. I personally hate western governments and I swear I would try my best to revenge. Iranians are willing to support the government in this case and we would all die for our country. Iran will use our all potential forces such as Iraq and Lebanon and Palestine and Syria to oppose the west. As we Iranian say, we try to not let Iran be a simple gobbet for the west.
653608
Well nor does Iran have any nuclear weapons and nor is anyone claiming that they do so.All the countries of the world are worried about Iran's Uranium enrichment program which is a prelude to developing nuclear weapons technology.And rest assured Bush is not dumb he does not think Iran has nuclear missiles he is only concerned that it may develop the same in the near future.
659058
Iran is not talking for its defense. Iran is talking about attacking.\n\nAttacking and defending are 2 different words and have different meanings, Blackman!
387302
i do not feel that Iran are looking for allies, their president is getting his people behind him by playing games with america (and the rest of the world) to enhance his hatred for the west. He is a very clever man.
1047168
This is an awesome question. I see what you mean by the tactics. Iran is surrounded. I think it may have been just dumb luck though.
638789
now .. haven't you opened a can of worms ?!?!?!?\nit is a tough one, mainly because NO ONE can say whether or not there's actually a military (bomb-making) aspect to the "nuclear ambition". \nConstruction of the nuclear power plants in Iran started many years ago, long before the mullahs came to power ... so it's not as if this is something new that the current regime has suddenly come up with. In that sense, and since there is no "proof" of any malicious ;) activity, I personally don't see why not complete power plants on which millions and millions have been spent already. But then again : is there an atomic bomb hiding behind the facade? I don't know ... you don't know ... Bush doesn't know ... the IAEA doesn't know. To be fair, I would say all "countries" are "innocent" unless PROVEN otherwise.
187560
The Iranian president should mind what he is saying and to who he Say's it to Israel is under no ones thumb and there are not to many other countries that could stop Israel doing a Preemptive first strike on Iran. and also saying things that  are what is making the west so nervous about Iran having Nuclear power.
856509
Would you believe the USA.by a long way.Mind you western europe is catching up.Iran only has a problem in tehran,and only with adult males
530172
I would think so.  If you look at Iraq & Afgahnistan both occupied - you will see the two major borders of Iran.  I say that Iran was the main objective all along.  I also believe that this needs to be done.  Iran is bulding nuclear weapons under peoples lives in the city and openly telling the whole world that it is to be used on us and our allies.  They are not looking for peace - they are looking to settle their anger.  Iran isn't the beautiful country it use to be back before 79.  It is a place ran by crookit people who have had too much power placed in their hands and over power the rest.  It is a country that has a population of 75% under the age of thirty who also want us to go in.  Anyone of the country that has spoken against the government have been killed or hurt.  People live under constant fear - and that is the truth. Some act as though they are fine about living that way, but those are the first of ignorence.  They are usaully the ones that came against the Shah - and deep inside live with the regrets.  Yes - the time has come.
161945
Sometimes the entire Iran situation looks like Iraq, the current Iranian president 9being an independent candidate) seems like a perfect target to be the next Saddam Hussein. \n\nPolitically, the US is pressurizing the opposition to join them, as it is the governing regime will definitely go weak and then like in any other progressing economy they will have their foot in the door to make sure that there is a well paved road for them to commute whenever they want.\n\nI think only time will tell what exactly is the major game plan here, but one thing is sure it is not going to be a smooth ride and eventually the US will gain something substantial.
148986
If Iran remains stubborn on the issue and fails to cooperate with the UN inspectors like Saddam did, or continues to insist on gathering the materials to make a nuclear bomb, there is a very real danger of that happening. I truly hope not, but Iran's leader may force our hand, again, just as Saddam did. Pray for peace, my friend. There's been enough bloodshed and war, but we will do what we have to do. God bless.