What would be the economic and geopolitical ramifications of either the U.S. or Israel attaching Iran?

Question

What would happen to the region, and the world, if either the U.S. or Israel were to attack Iran in order to force them to discontinue their alleged nuclear ambitions.

Answer 1

insurance charges to cover threatened ships out of the gulf would drive oil prices to an astronomical price per barrel ... the economies of many countries may even crash ... it would be an error and a huge war crime to attack a nation that is not threatning to attack anyone ... and iranian sponsored attacks in iraq would probably boost our american casualties to surpass vietnam war #s' ... also, in light of the recent elections in iran that showed a dislike of the current leadership .. an attack on iran would rally the people back behind their govt and their war-hardened troops would be ready to fight to the death to defend their country ... imo it would be difficult if not impossible to conquer iran ... all we could do is blow up some infrastructure and then more of our boys would be dying after that ... u can thumb me down all u want .. mark my words though when ur pumping that 5$+ gallon gas and theyre shipping home plane loads of coffins... and for what ... a president with an approval rating nearing the teens and trying to dig himself out ..

Answer 2

You all seem to have a pretty good lesson as to what Bush might do regardless of the facts--eg. Iraq

You must know that Israel is a big political lobby in D.C. through surrogate organizations that donate campaign contributions towards Israeli friendly policies. How else did they get so well armed? Why else would they be such a staunch allie? Take direct political influence from Israeli Gov't in the form of campaign contributions and Iran isn't the next target.

Iran's president has repeatedly asked for inclusion and diplomatic relations. Our President refuses to meet with him based on false rhetoric regading Iran's nuclear ambitions--which if read up on them--are totally legitimate. The only thing Iran is doing is supporting Iraqi efforts to defeat the proposed privatation scheme of the Iraqi Oil industry by Guess who?

READ BETWEEN THE LINES, WHY IS CONFLICT OPTION A WITH BUSH, AND THE LESSONS LEARNED THROUGHOUT DIPLOMATIC HISTORY IGNORED?

Compromising with a nutjob can be done. If that's who their nation sends to negotiate--so be it--we send Bush around the world all the time--what's the difference?

If we go in there or bomb them, our oil prices will skyrocket bringing this country to a standstill economically--Oil companies will profit through the roof, and unless your occupation is directly tied to the war economy--your "screwed". I don't know about you all, but I'd at least like a kiss first!!

Answer 3

assuming you mean attacking, it could be economic and geopolitical suicide. we only get 12% of our oil from the middle east, and canada has as much oil as iraq., recently discovered, and the US may have as much as all proven reserves in the world in shale oil, but not easily gotten to. Prices would go up world wide. We would piss off 1 billion muslims and most likely face increased terrorist attacks. Europe, which we know is comprised of Governments and people who can't stand to do the right thing if there is any consequence attached, will be against us. Russia, who is an allie of Iran, suppling them with nuclear technology and trying to forge closer ties with Iran, will be against us. What do you think will be the ramifications?
On the other hand, Israel almost has no choice but bomb the nuclear sites. Iran has sworn to wipe them from the face of the earth. Russia has tried to help wipe out Israel several times. THey backed the and supplied Israel's enemies in the the six day war and in 1972. Russia had alsosecretly stock piled enough weapons in lebanon to outfit 6 divisions. The only puropose for this could have been for an iinvasion planned for sometime in the future. Putin is aligning Russia with the Muslim countries. Politically it appears that Russia will eventually side with Iran and use their veto power in the UN to see that any sanctions against Iran are kept to minimum. China is another factor that can't be ruled out. What ever happens you can bet that it will happen fast and with violence. One thing I am sure of, Israel will come out on top.

Answer 4

Well they are already attacking us in Iraq. You do pose an intriguing question. I will be honest. If we did it alone it would be 10 times what we are going through in Iraq.
Mind you I support the war effort but not a unilateral invasion of Iran.
I would certainly support the strongest sanctions possible coupled with strategic air campaign. Of course I would first have a plan to have Iranians themselves takeover in a military coupe.
Iran is very westernized and love Americans. But set one American boot on their soil and you will unleash a monster unlike the world has yet to be seen.
In the short term oil would skyrocket and some economies would crash about the world. Yet in the long run it would be a huge step forward to establishing a long lasting peace.
This will be unnecessary if we succeed in Iraq. They would have no choice but to eventually become less authoritarian.

Answer 5

The civilized world would outwardly protest the violation of Iranian sovereignty, the way they did in 1981 when Israel destroyed the Iraqi nuclear facilities. Then the world would secretly breathe a collective sigh of relief. Iran has expressly vowed to destroy Israel and they would be foolish not to take them at their word.

Answer 6

that is damn close to not a chance to over-exaggerate the cost of this difficulty. right here 3 factors make this such an explosive cocktail which will blow up in our faces: a million. Iran is coming up nuclear "power" which it obviously does not choose, in truth that is coming up a nuclear bomb. 2. If Iran does develop a nuclear bomb lower than the radar of the west then that's going to likely be able to apply it in any respect it needs because it has not signed the proliferation treaty. 3. The president of Iran is an finished and utter madman. he has already denied that there are any homosexuals in his u . s . and expressed a favor to "wipe Israel off the map". that is for those causes that i trust that the west might want to launch a pre-emptive strike antagonistic to Iran. it should be now beforehand that is too late and we are up antagonistic to a rustic with nuclear guns.

Answer 7

From what I've seen (admittedly only news accounts) the leader of Iran appears to be aggressive, provocative and unpredictable. The decision to take them out should be one of self defense not money or hierarchy. That said, the oil shortage would hurt bad.

Answer 8

Peterrrr, Attaching Iran to which country?

Answer 9

Wow! You sure ask questions that require long and difficult answers. The reply to this one would take an hour.