Will a war with Iran cause WWIII?
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.
424168
If military action were the direct result of Iran's violation of international sanctions, then I would support it. \n\nHowever, any military action with Iran is like walking into a hornets nest naked with a really big stick. You might do some damage, but they'll get you in the end. \n\nThere is no doubt that any conventional conflict with Iran would be inevitably taken by the U.S. It is not in our nature, however to "occupy" nations, rather we seek to partner and rebuild, as was done in Europe and Japan. \n\nIf the nation's people are not fully committed to the partnership via shared vision, national unity and dedication to the future any occupation is going to pockmarked with failures, as we see in Iraq. \n\nThe Iranian people have been stirred by nationalism and will almost certainly look to even the smallest of pinprick airstrike as a tremendous abomination. Thus, military action with Iran, and the occupation that would ensue after victory would be tremendously damaging to the U.S. for decades. \n\nIn short, we can go, but it's going to suck. Bad.
519674
I see the Point of the Article.....But  I think the Administration is taking the right Approach here,This is my opinion why:1-The younger Generation of Iran do not like its Gov. Policies.Wouldnt be surprised if some or all allied nations trying to stir people against war.2-Irans leader has been making unprovoked threats to many nations,making this a European problem as well.Because of types of threats,War could very well mean WWIII.I think Administration is hoping that our Allies take the lead in any negotiations because Irans military capabilities make it a bigger threat to europe.3-If it comes to American military involvement,look at a map,to see where our soldiers are with regards to Iran.With Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan,Fleets in Persian Gulf, And our bases in Europe and Asia,we are well positioned Militarily.Although my personal belief is that Iranian leader is Crazy(literally)I hope this situation resloves itself.The majority of young Iranians are just like us,they want to live like us and european nations,its just that they have a lunatic with a very large military loyal to that lunatic for a leader.Please note that my opinion is based on what I know and learned through discussions with Iranian Immigrants at school.\nSorry 4 any typos...heavily medicated....
377167
i think America wont try another bloody war like in Iraq, the Iranian ppl voted for thier president unlike Saddam so if there is any war coming it would be WW3.
260342
Using military forces...No.\n\nBUT\n\nI think they will manipulate the World Economy so America collapses under economic ruin...especially if ANY military action is taken against Iran.
478879
Yes if they continue with what they are doing and produce a bomb then it will be a World War but a very short one. With every nuclear nation hitting them at the same time. They will end up being a glowing hole in the ground.
359918
It will be like sticking your hands in a wasp's nest.  You certainly can't say with certainty what will happen, but most likely it won't be good.\n\nThe unusual thing about IRAN is that its young progressive population is also anti-west.  These are not the camel-riding people you think of that hate the West.  These are young intellegent individuals and given a common enemy I don't think would be good for anyone (including Iran).
110605
this is a very philisophical, scary, thought-provoking question without a real answer. depending on the person you ask, some will yes, look at the nations we have invaded in the past 4-5 years (afgah. and iraq) with Iran coming really soon and others will say no way all the muslim nations have no army or technology we will beat them in any war. I think that the war on terror will last a long time but that its not WII although it could certainly blow up to it at any time
158607
I don't think it's likely that the US will get invovled with a war with Iran. Seeing as how the US is still taking care of things in Iraq. I am pretty sure that the US will not goto war with Iran in the near future.
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.
101526
WWIII was the cold war with the Soviet Union.  We won.\n\nThis is WWIV, and it has already started.  It does not require two superpowers to be at war.  Two incompatible ideologies will do it too.
299349
I'm sure the USA would never be so stupid as to get into a war with Iran. \n\nDoes anyone really think we could withstand a war against Iran when China and Russia will back Iran? I'm not sure if N.Korea would get into it but for sure it would be WWIII.
650869
Somebody will as the world's existance could easily be at stake. If Iran develops nukes it almost assures WW III will come about inside a decade of them aquiring Nukes. If somebody dosen't all that stood by signs a death warrent for the world.
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.
408209
No because Bush won't be happy until he has a war with Iran.
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.
1142993
soon, it definitely depends on Iran - if Iran does not comply and keeps going for nuclear weapons, we will be invading Iran for sure.  \n\nNear-term Iran, However I think China down the road may be WWIII if there ever is one.