100 miles away they could mess us up, so we dont attack.
2007-01-10 17:51:02 · 13 answers · asked by jbo 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Just a few CONVENTIONAL, like normal missles that are readily available could take out our babses in iraq, killing basically our whole army. or 75% of it
2007-01-10 17:57:09 · update #1
It has already been documented a few weeks ago that Iranian troops are shedding their uniforms and going into Iraq to fight. I was on the news only for a short time them got pulled for some reason. Eventually we will be at war with Iran. By their choice, not ours.
2007-01-10 17:56:48 · answer #1 · answered by Jay 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at a map of the Middle East..
Now that you either have looked, or have an idea of what the middle east looks like what strategy would you use to attack Iran? They are more of a threat to peace then Iraq are they not, being the ones that actually supplied the terrorists in the first place.
Currently the US controls what two countries that border Iran? Afghanistan & Iraq. So if you follow me on this they currently COULD attack Iran from 3 sides (the Gulf being one) Naysayers hold your tongues, its not like its that far of a stretch as this is something that Ive said to people when they talked about going into Afghanistan....its all just a puzzle falling together. Afghanistan Iraq and in time Iran.
So to answer your question, having Iran bomb or attack Iraq is exactly what the US adminstration WANTS to happen, because that would be a breach of the '88 ceasefire agreement that ended the Iraq-Iran War,,,,,and if that does infact happen then the UN HAS to step in as it is binded to step in.
But how?
Iraq wont be breaking the ceasefire, as it will be US troops, jet fighters and helicopters attacking targets within Iran, which will we will see Iran forces and defenses attack US warplanes.
Mark my words this is far from over....
2007-01-10 18:23:08 · answer #2 · answered by lovelornlarry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all the case. This whole situation in the Middle East takes more then just a sound bite and a small mind. You have to get some history down, catch a few stories, listen to as many different points, and draw your conclusion then. We are moving more Naval ships in the area. I cannot say the date. But, I can promise you, before long, the U.S. is going to invade Iran.
If we don't. Israel and Iran will start playing Nuke Football. Cannot say I would blame them. But, the people of Iran LOVE the United States. My hope is they take a stand before long. But it might take a U.S. troop invasion to really make anything happen.
2007-01-10 17:58:58 · answer #3 · answered by Noodles 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The reason we haven't attacked Iran is twofold:
1. We have not identified all the nuclear sites, and some of what we have identified is not vulnerable to conventional bombs and missiles.
2. We are too stretched right now to actually invade, nor do we have the resources to set up a puppet gov't.
I am not worried about Iran's response, because we can easily decimate their military's ability to strike us back.
All we can do is bomb the **** out of their facilities, piss everyone off, and make Iran hate us more and validate the very reason they say they need nukes as they continue to develop them.
2007-01-10 17:59:06 · answer #4 · answered by Uncle Pennybags 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is far from the truth.... If Iran did launch missles at our troops our patriot system would shoot them down. We arent attacking iran because we are bogged down in iraq. once we leave iraq succesfully and if bush is still in office we may invade iran or syria
2007-01-10 17:57:48 · answer #5 · answered by Mizzou_10 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is partly the reason. There is no doubt in my mind however, that the U.S. is completely prepared to destroy their uranium enrichment facilities, and even their government and military infrastructure. We have the resources to do that, and will not send in ground troops, but yes; they do have retaliatory options against our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. They can't, however, take out all of our forces in the area, that would be an overstatement. If they did, they know that it would condemn their regime to death.
2007-01-10 18:00:57 · answer #6 · answered by billy d 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bush doesn't care who dies. He doesn't need our foot soldiers. He has the most advanced weapons systems on the planet. If winning quickly without loss of human life were the actual goal, this war would have been over 10 days after it started.
2007-01-10 17:57:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
jbo - where is your sources - I am interested in seeing where your comments are coming from? Are you also referring to the missiles Iran had supplied to the Hezbollah army....don't make me laugh...LOL..We have heavy artillery ready to go in the Middle East, do you really think that our Government and Military leaders have not taken per cautions for such an incident?....don't make me laugh...LOL
2007-01-10 18:11:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope..
Not even close..
Iran would fall just about as quickly & easily as Iraq...
2007-01-10 18:18:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are assuming they will have an army after the attack. We don't attack because we have no reason to.
2007-01-10 17:56:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋