Israel will almost surely attack Iran's nuclear sites in the next four to seven months -- and the leaders in Washington and even Tehran should hope that the attack will be successful enough to cause at least a significant delay in the Iranian production schedule, if not complete destruction, of that country's nuclear program. Because if the attack fails, the Middle East will almost certainly face a nuclear war -- either through a subsequent pre-emptive Israeli nuclear strike or a nuclear exchange shortly after Iran gets the bomb.It is in the interest of neither Iran nor the United States (nor, for that matter, the rest of the world) that Iran be savaged by a nuclear strike, or that both Israel and Iran suffer such a fate. We know what would ensue: a traumatic destabilization of the Middle East with resounding political and military consequences around the globe, serious injury to the West's oil supply and radioactive pollution of the earth's atmosphere and water.
But should Israel's conventional assault fail to significantly harm or stall the Iranian program, a ratcheting up of the Iranian-Israeli conflict to a nuclear level will most likely follow.
This is a very difficult situation, and I don't see any clear way out of it. I am glad the Bush administration has chosen to talk to Iran, but I see absolutely no reason to expect that it will deter Iran from pursuing its nuclear goals.
I think Israel is absolutely right to fear for its survival in a world with a nuclear Iran, at least one run by the mullahs.
I think America would be foolish to attack Iran. We are already near the limits of our military capacity now.
I think israel pre-emptively attacking Iran to attempt to take down its nuclear program would likely not succeed, and would possibly unleash a regional war. But like Morris, I agree that if the Israelis don't attack, the chances of an eventual nuclear exchange between the two nations goes way up. Any nuclear exchange wipes tiny Israel off the map, and given the panic it would cause in the Middle East, could well bring down the world economy at the very least.
What to do? I wish I knew. There are no good options, only terrible ones. Thoughts?
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According to Shiites, the 12th imam disappeared as a child in the year 941. When he returns, they believe, he will reign on earth for seven years, before bringing about a final judgment and the end of the world.
Ahmadinejad is urging Iranians to prepare for the coming of the Mahdi by turning the country into a mighty and advanced Islamic society and by avoiding the corruption and excesses of the West.
All Iran is buzzing about the Mahdi, the 12th imam and the role Iran and Ahmadinejad are playing in his anticipated return. There’s a new messiah hotline. There are news agencies especially devoted to the latest developments.
This isn't about oil, money or power...it's about bringing in an islamic Armeggedon. God bless you all. Jesus Lives. All the prophecies that are in the bible are about to happen i.e rapture, covenant of peace, tribulation for 7 years, half way through the anti-christ reveals himself, one world government. And then Jesus comes back to reign in his Kingdom!! All glory goes to god. Jesus is the truth the way and the light, the alpha and the omega, the greatest man that ever lived! May God bless you all!
You guys are complete idiots. You have no proof that Iran has nukes. The IAEA even confirmed that all of Iran's nuclear operations were legal and justified. Iran is just trying to use nuclear power for civilian causes. Like nuclear power. Even if Iran was trying to make nukes; Israel has over 250 of them. How do you think Iran feels when they know that about Israel? Israel is a threat to Iran and Iran barely makes as big of a fuss about that as much as how big of a fuss Israel makes about Iran even TRYING to get a nuke. Iran can't even use nukes in warfare. Why? This is because Iran is run by mostly Muslims. It's called the ISLAMIC REPUBLIC of Iran. In Islam, there are rules for warfare. No burning crops, no killing women or children, no barging into people's houses, etc. A nuclear bomb kills everyone in the region and therefore cannot be used. Nations against Iran are the real tyrants. They are the ones feeding you so much bullcrap. I can't believe that you would actually support an attack on Iran. After this war happens between Iran and Israel. A few years later. You will all think back at it. Just like we think back at invading Iraq. You will all regret it. Regret is the worst feeling you can have. So in order to refrain from having regret. Do your research. Get it straight. Because if you are wrong. (and if you believe in God, especially) then you will never be forgiven for supporting the wrong cause back then. You have no excuse to be wrong. Get your facts right.
We are not talking about war between nations, it is simply a war between Islam and Judaism,
As long as there is an Israeli Jewish state, the Koran is not true,
In order to prove the world (and themselves) that Islam is the only truth, and to fulfill the Jihad, Ahmadinejad will attack Israel,
Arya,you are a dreamer, you actually think that the Iranian government will not attack Israel because of the woman and children??
What can you say about bombing a bus, or killing dozens of young girls in a club?? that happened too...
It is just the same...Israel will do something about that threats, that is for sure... I really hope that the attack will be convincing, Israel should start fight under the same conscience as Muslims, this is the only chance for having a peace in that regime,
One school of thought says that Iran is a sane player and therefore would never nuke Israel because Israel (or the USA) would wipe them out with nukes in a counter attack.
The other school of thought understands the real religion of Iran. In their religion they are taught to believe that amageddon will bring the return of the Mahdi and make Islam rule forever. This belief, while strange to us, is very real to the Mullahs that rule Iran and their people. This is their way of life and is why Israel is on edge with this situation. This is why Iran keeps making bold threats upon Israel. Basically, armageddon is Iran's convenient fallback position or no lose position.
The real key to unlocking the intelligence of this matter lies in closely watching if Iran crosses a certain line in their nuclear rollout. This line is where it becomes clear that Iran doesn't really care if their is a counter attack. I am certain that Israel and USA Intelligence are closely watching to see if Iran crosses this line. If they do, war begins, and if it fails to stop their nuclear weapons program, they will get their armageddon. which may not be all that "bad" for them, "according to their religion". We must also remember how Israelis would feel about being wiped out. This puts a very sharp edge on the whole matter.
I personally believe that Iran is following the dictates of their religion. If not stopped, they will nuke up and wipe out Israel in the process.
Arya Hakkak lives in a dream world. Everything said contradicts what muslims are doing now. Don't kill women or children? Tell that to the suicide bombers and we'll all live in a better world. They are as about an opressive society as you can get with no regard for human life. What does that say about the koran and islam?? Israel may have nukes, but they have not threatened any other nations. Can't say that about Iran - the country is run by an unstable maniac who has already threatened to wipe Israel off the map. dude, get your facts straight.....
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