Why do Russia and China oppose sanctions aginst Iran?
372292
I don't know about Chinas' interest in Iran, but in the newspapers in the UK it says the Russians have interest \nin some oil fields
947898
France was doing undertable deals with Saddam and violating the sanctions, same the same with Germany and Russia.  Small wonder those 3 didn't want us to invade, they were making millions.
497569
I hope they don't for their own sake. i smell a rat: ruskies may have gifted iran with some serious weaponry in exchange for mega contracts.\n\nIf it does happen i hope all Nato countries and other allies like Australia, Japan, S Korea contribute more than just token forces to wipe out this irritant.
872261
If Israel bombed Iran I really doubt that there are going to be many countries supporting Israel...maybe US,yes.But thinking what would be the consequences of this attack I'm wondering if even US would support Israel...An attack on Iran would really anger Russia and China,let's not talk about the Islamic countries...\nOf course I wouldn't support Israel in attacking another country.They have done enough damage to the Middle east and someone should stop them...
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.
375435
They did not accept Russia's proposal to enrich uranium for them. This makes it look like they are trying to develop nuclear weapons. Their actions are living up to the 'axis of evil' title that mr.bush said. For the safety and stability of the innocent people of the region, their nuclear facilities should be bombed. They looked like a religeous people with great morals before. Now they look like fanatics who want to wipe Isreal off the map and are developming weapons of mass destruction. Korea is unlikely to use any of its stockpile. Iran is more likely to use theirs to kill innocent people (Israel). And if you can justify using nuclear weapons there, where would they stop?
458362
US And UK should leave Iran alone! So what if they have nuclear weapons. India, Russia and Isreal have them so why not Iran? Those three countries are just as much a threat as Iran is. Besides what are the americans and UK afraid of? I mean they have the biggest number of nuclear and atomic weapons in the world anyway.
523838
If we invade Iran it will be a grave mistake for one they can fight back ,its not as easy as invading Iraq (and we've turned that into an impossible situation). Also my personal opinion is that whilst were pointing the finger at Iran and getting all above ourselves there are bigger nuclear issues  that are being avoided like North Korea and China that have nuclear capability and would without a shadow of a doubt, whilst every ones focus is off them attempt to take over the world. (and could quite possibly succeed)
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!
342284
Iran is a member of the United Nations and a signatory of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty and is not suppose to be developing nuclear weapons.  Although Iran has been stating that they only want peace use of atomic energy, their position is highly suspect, if for no other reason than the fact that Russia offered to provide the atomic fuel they needed for such peaceful use and Iran turned that offer down.  \n\nBeyond that reality, no nation with nuclear weapons wants such weapons to spread to other countries.  This is particularly true of countries that have unstable and radical governments.  It isn’t a matter of a country’s right to tell them they can’t have such weapons, but a matter of realistic defense.
1074590
China Russia Turkey France and Iran
38719
Because Iran can be a hell for american troops.\nAfter decomposition of USSR there was a very good underground military market and Iran made a lot of purchases e.g. Mig 29 Aircrafts, Yac helicopters even Nuclear submarines and lots of missles. \nThere are rumors that Iran has bought enriched Uranium and CIA gave Iran blueprints for a Nuclear Bomb.\nIran also has developed its missle technology and they mass constructed the missles that can attack Israel from Iran and Israel is a part of US(I hope you know that). There are many advanced military researches with many good researchers.\nInvading Iran is greatly dangerous, last time that US attacked Iran was April 1980 and Iranian didn't know anything about the attack, they was asleep, US troops came to Iran, hit each other, burnt, ran away and Iranian woke up and clear their mess, even some of the boys were there when Iranian got there.\nIf you look a little keener you will see the signs about your question.\nThey are allies or at least they benefit each other, lots of strings in middle east are in the hands of Iran, If there is some kind of peace in some territories in Iraq it is because of Iran cooperation, many militias in Iraq act according to Iranians order and they don't do any  attack against US troops.\nThere are also very hidden relations between Iran and Israel which I am lazy to tell.\nAnyways why do you accuse Iran for terrorism?\nThey have fought Saddam and Bin Laden long before you even know their names, in the days that US was supporting them.\nThere isn't any  fact that shows Iran has done any terrorist act in the world. \nThe only known fact is Iran have given limited financial support to Anti Israel groups.\nUS also has a anti Iran budget, is US terrorist?
462348
Iran is a "rogue state," which means that they support terrorists and scoff at international relations. Giving a rouge state nuclear weapons is like giving a loaded gun to a baby.
607809
There are some flaws in your argument.\n\nThe major one being that Russia is one of the largest oil producers in the world.\n\nIraq wasn't allowed to export oil, so France or anyone else supporting them wasn't exactly protecting supply.\n\nI don't hold that the war was about oil per se. It was more about being one enormous cock up with faulty intelligence being taken as fact, posturing from Saddam and al Qaeda camps sprouting up at the same time.\n\nIn the end everyone lost patience and their heads and forgot that violence and war simply doesn't solve problems only causes people to entrench their views.\n\nI agree the Iran crisis has to be solved, but I do not think that America will solve it with an attack. Besides, if I think that other nations would be a little worried about Iran getting nuclear weapons - Isreal for one and I don't think Russia would like the idea of their domestic Islamic terrorists groups getting access to nuclear material.
597031
Given the current political and military capabilites of both countries, I would say Iran.\n\nThis is why:\n\n~The United States military is very stretched due to deployments in afganistan and iraq.\n~The United States government has very limited global support, especially from Russia and China (who have economic ties to Iran)\n~Iran supports the powerful terrorist network Hezbollah (which can cordinate strikes against Oil Freights and Rigs)\n~Iran has a larger regional military capability (Russian, Chinese, and North Korean missle systems capable of hittin target as far as Europe)\n~United States is on the verge of an economic crisis due to increase in oil prices and a weaker dollar (compared to the euro and yen), meanwhile Iran has no such energy shortage.\n\nIf you consider other military conflicts of the two countries it is obvious who would win in a war - Iran.\n\nAmerican soldiers fear death, in contrast to Iranian soldiers and militia whom believe their death is equal to martyrdom. Oh and not to mention that the majority of the American people are against armed conflict with Iran.\n\nI hope this answers your question.
323457
Hu nor China is Bush's friend.China is likely to make it difficult for the rest of the world to use peaceful sanctions against Iran by buying oil that no one else will.\nThere are also the many human rights violations.
439692
Well as upto this time Iran is a danger mainly to the developed world . After that it may go for the developing world. By fighting all these wars america has messed up its economy , meanwhile china zooming past it.So as of right now mainly for developed world.