Ok - while we are on the subject of war (holy or otherwise) - Iran
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Ok - while we are on the subject of war (holy or otherwise) - Iran
Is anyone else getting a little concerned at the way all this is heading?
Iran getting more and more extreme in its posturing, sections of the US keep bring up the fact that miltary action is the last resort but therefore still an option. Referal to the UN for sanctions... Iran retaliation with increase on oil prices...
Just reading between the lines of the media it just looks ominous to me.
And yes - I am currently well within missle range of Iran...
Iran getting more and more extreme in its posturing, sections of the US keep bring up the fact that miltary action is the last resort but therefore still an option. Referal to the UN for sanctions... Iran retaliation with increase on oil prices...
Just reading between the lines of the media it just looks ominous to me.
And yes - I am currently well within missle range of Iran...
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Re: Ok - while we are on the subject of war (holy or otherwise) - Iran
Originally Posted by Autonomy
Is anyone else getting a little concerned at the way all this is heading?
Iran getting more and more extreme in its posturing, sections of the US keep bring up the fact that miltary action is the last resort but therefore still an option. Referal to the UN for sanctions... Iran retaliation with increase on oil prices...
Just reading between the lines of the media it just looks ominous to me.
And yes - I am currently well within missle range of Iran...
Iran getting more and more extreme in its posturing, sections of the US keep bring up the fact that miltary action is the last resort but therefore still an option. Referal to the UN for sanctions... Iran retaliation with increase on oil prices...
Just reading between the lines of the media it just looks ominous to me.
And yes - I am currently well within missle range of Iran...
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Re: Ok - while we are on the subject of war (holy or otherwise) - Iran
The US doesn't have enough military capability to be engaged in three theatres at the same time. It is already stretched to breaking point as it is.
It will also have to act unilaterally (ie - without UN support and more than likely without the support of the UK as well) which would make an uphill struggle even more difficult.
Therefore it is left to posturing and threats. Iran knows it's hands are tied behind its back and that the oil reserves are a big ace card for them.
Besides (according to erm intelligence reports) Iran is almost 10 years away from being able to produce something so the US knows that threats and postures are the way forward for some time.
It will also have to act unilaterally (ie - without UN support and more than likely without the support of the UK as well) which would make an uphill struggle even more difficult.
Therefore it is left to posturing and threats. Iran knows it's hands are tied behind its back and that the oil reserves are a big ace card for them.
Besides (according to erm intelligence reports) Iran is almost 10 years away from being able to produce something so the US knows that threats and postures are the way forward for some time.
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Re: Ok - while we are on the subject of war (holy or otherwise) - Iran
Originally Posted by W10
The US doesn't have enough military capability to be engaged in three theatres at the same time. It is already stretched to breaking point as it is.
It will also have to act unilaterally (ie - without UN support and more than likely without the support of the UK as well) which would make an uphill struggle even more difficult.
It will also have to act unilaterally (ie - without UN support and more than likely without the support of the UK as well) which would make an uphill struggle even more difficult.
One of my points is, to some extent, there are similarities with what I now feel is a pre-amble, which is unfortunately what I suspect it to be, between Iraq and Iran. Different, sure, but....
Read between the spin and there is a pattern... I think...
Originally Posted by W10
Therefore it is left to posturing and threats. Iran knows it's hands are tied behind its back and that the oil reserves are a big ace card for them.
Originally Posted by W10
Besides (according to erm intelligence reports) Iran is almost 10 years away from being able to produce something so the US knows that threats and postures are the way forward for some time.
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Re: Ok - while we are on the subject of war (holy or otherwise) - Iran
Originally Posted by Autonomy
Oh yeah? 10 years you say. They know this. W.M.D.? They knew that too.
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Re: Ok - while we are on the subject of war (holy or otherwise) - Iran
Originally Posted by Autonomy
First off - welcome back Mr W10 - where were you recently, Westbourne Grove? Anyways - great posts...
and you feel comfortable with this state of affairs? This is no concern at all? Scares the shits outta me :scared: simply because of this... young dynamic leader willing to prove his mettle against the old guard... hmmm....
Oh yeah? 10 years you say. They know this. W.M.D.? They knew that too.
On a more personal note. It's a real shame, because when I learned to ski (in DXB of course) I was planning on taking a ski-ing trip to Iran.
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Re: Ok - while we are on the subject of war (holy or otherwise) - Iran
Originally Posted by NorthernLad
I doubt Israel would wait 10 years before having a go!
God help us all if anything happens to Iran. Dubai, The U.A.E and the entire Gulf will be thrown into turmoil and their economies will nose dive! :scared: :scared: :scared:
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Re: Ok - while we are on the subject of war (holy or otherwise) - Iran
Originally Posted by Face81
Exactly. Just the outside possibility of a threat from Iran has caused things to flare up so much. America is ONLY acting in the interest of Israel. Its as simple as that.
God help us all if anything happens to Iran. Dubai, The U.A.E and the entire Gulf will be thrown into turmoil and their economies will nose dive! :scared: :scared: :scared:
God help us all if anything happens to Iran. Dubai, The U.A.E and the entire Gulf will be thrown into turmoil and their economies will nose dive! :scared: :scared: :scared: