israel says it will strike iran, in the next two or three months Options

[Seeker]

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?p..._9-5-2006_pg1_3

[Psykopath]

In addition, I dont care who "starts" the war... Im pretty sure the US would back Israel especially in de-arming Iran. To be honest, if a major war breaks out in the Middle East, I could see it potentially becoming another world war. The only thing is, I dont see many European countries joining in on the war. The biggest reason there hasnt been another world war is because of Europe's fear of another one. She was hit bad with 1 & 2. However, we are dealing with a whole different region of the world in this case. I can see Iran bringing in other countries to war against Israel and there is no way that the US is going to sit back and let all these countries gang up on Israel (not that Israel cant hold her own). We will join in and try to bring as many countries in with us as possible. I dont know. Its all speculation. Maybe it wont since we arent dealing with any dictatorships that are trying to conquer the world. Im just thinking, though, about what will happen IF Iran gets to talking to North Korea or China. THAT could be bad news.

We sat on our thumbs and did basically nothing (besides sanctions) to North Korea. We'll probably do the same to Iran. I want diplomacy to work, but it may take much more than just words to deal with a regime that calls for nations to be "wiped off the map." Yet, I feel due to our current commitments elsewhere, we are not presently capable to deal with another major military engagement. Public sentiment would certainly not allow it, and a draft could become a reality.



I can see how another multi-state war in the Middle East would draw in several countries, regardless of their opinion on the Israeli/Arab conflict as a whole. They'd basically act in a neo-realist fashion, security being their main concern. Turkey would most certainly get involved, and that would most likely draw in Eastern Europe (and then escalate West). Iran is close to Pakistan/India, and I'm sure they'd love to kick their fued to the next level. And then let's not forget China, right there with a front seat to the action! Oh, and those Ruskies share a border with them, more fun stuff!

Worst case scenario for it to escalate that far, I know. But when you're dealing with a region that is so fragile, you have to be prepared for the worst.