do the iran moves the right direction?
365860
If playing nuclear brinkmanship with the entire world is the right direction, yeah, they're doing great.
882959
i believe the Iranian President is kinda radical crazy and is pretty much hellbent on controlling other countries in the middle east,Everyone knows he wont be happy till they have nucks,and I believe he will use them, unfortunately for the Iranian people most countries believe that also.He's probably Hitler reincarnate.
1030528
It's a good thing if we can monitor and help proliferate thier nuclear activities so they remain for energy only, not weapons.  Aiding Iran in this way could lead to future partnerships between our nations, and it sends a positive message to other countries about our ability to act diplomatically.\n\nIt's an important move symbolically, for our national security, and possibly a good business move.
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.
24476
I think there may be a relationship between Iraq and Iran. Iran will eventually step in and take advantage of the chaos.
522343
that is possible, if Iran has nuclear weapons we will need the best units to be stealthy and precise to ensure that they are destroyed rather then a whole bunch of regular soldiers knocking on the front door with a machine gun and smoke grenade.
260391
Absolutely Not.\n\nIf that was true, then they better catch up with all the other  NON-DEMOCRATIC countries in the world...\n\nWas about Oil, Money and Power.\n\nThey will prbably attack Iran next...\n\nBut you know what they say..\n\nFool me once..shame on you...Fool me twice..shame on me.
52865
see what results of Europe's talks(which are becoming worse and worse) then use sanctions and arrange for military capabilities to be optimized against Iran, possibly sending another Aircraft carrier to the region. Get Iraq under control to free up military power in case Iran immerses itself into its Nuke making program. (there is no doubt that it is producing the technology and material to make nukes and has the intention to.)
381808
Its entirely possible.\nIf the Iranian president continues to use Kruschev-like rhetoric then the west will prepare for the worst.\n\nThe Iranian president wants a confrontation.  He continues to make provocative and frightening statements.  With his boasts and threats he gives the west fewer and fewer channels of diplomacy.  Perhaps he believes he can succeed where Saddam failed.\nThe west will not be a Chamberlain.
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.
975311
Actually no.\n\nThey made a very rigorous attempt during the Israel/Hezbollah conflict but basically got slapped back. I think it being an election year hindered any plans for aggression towards Iran.\n\nThe backlash of popular opinion was enormously against any Iranian aggression and I think that shocked the Bush administration. I think they were expecting more support like they got for invading Iraq.\n\nAnyways, if you look at events since then, they have backed way off of any thoughts towards attacking Iran. Bush actually stated, ".... we have to respect the processes of the UN..."\n\nNow tell me that isn't a flip flop... and I have land to sell you on the Florida water.
37791
The answer to that question is both yes and no. Iran’s President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, understands that the world is still suffering oil shock from the recent natural disasters, in addition to the fact that the majority of the US Army and Marines are stabilizing Iraq. This entire plot to stare down the world is merely a tactic of “shock and awe”. \nThe bottom line is no other Middle Eastern country other than Syria has shown support for their actions. Also, no European or North American countries are supportive of their actions. \nIf embargos were enacted and Iran began withholding its oil, the world would not come to an end. Sure prices would rise, but often the will of the people is stronger than any economy or dictator. \nIf all trade was ceased between the majority of the world and Iran, the economic repercussions for Iran would be disastrous. As it is, the government is terribly unstable, faces daily democracy marches, and only gains support through Islamic extremism and terror. \nFinally, if war were to break out, Iran is positioned right between two US allies, Afghanistan and Iraq. This would provide ample staging areas for any type of offensive. Also, as demonstrated during the first gulf war and to some extent during the second, the American and European militaries are designed for short term hit and run tactics which allows modern technology to be used most efficiently. If Iran was to stop selling its oil, it would hurt many countries that might have had a neutral stance at the beginning. With this being true, any military action could easily see the most global coalition that modern warfare has ever seen.\nacansco@yahoo.com
359795
The country has oil, be aware, very aware Bush is shopping for just such a state. We will do Iran first though, they have more oil
606558
Look at it this way, before 1979 Iran was the most developed nation in the region, it had the highest standard of living and was a major importer of American goods and services. Being larger and having a much greater population than Kuwait, which at the time was not friendly with the U.S., it represented our staunchest ally in that part of the world. \n\nFast forward nearly 30 years since the revolution. Poverty, violence and international irresponsibility now wrack the country. The population has been decimated by a senseless, bloody war with Iraq and now what little government there is happens to be playing nuclear brinkmanship with the rest of the world. Things are bad.
869054
im not sure but iran sure has alot of confidence and its obviously scaring the shit out of bush.
1021239
Iran can still go to the next step... they just have to defeat Portugal and Angola and wait for other results within the group.
618
Never. Iraq was not a succesful example for US. They'll put more economical pressure on Iran rather than military action.