As US power and influence fades is the US finding it difficult to rally support for an Iran invasion?

Question

Why is "Invasion" a word on Americans lips?
That's what I really want to know.
Is it not against the True purpose of the military?

Some will say Iran is supplying insurgents that are killing American soldiers yet they wouldn't be had the US not "Invaded" Iraq to begin with....

Answer 1

I can not even fathom us invading Iran, at most we might use tactical strikes if the situation became to serious but I could not see us invading Iran.

As for support, it would depend on how things evolve, at this point we are at an impasse. I dont think any country would sponser an invasion because of what's happened in Iraq. It's also a totaly different situation in that Iraq was run by Sadam Hussien, who has had a history of overt aggression. Iran so far has not and whether they would is open to speculation.

At this point they are using their influence to run through proxy nations like Syria and groups such as Hamas. Though this has caused instability in the region it still will not be enough to warrant intervention on the scale that you have mentioned.

The countrys that would have to come forward to have the international community support an invasion would have to be Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan and other middle eastern and central asian countries. If they express concern then you might see and intervention such as we saw with Desert Storm under the first Bush.

Otherwise we will just have a war of words which I feel is enough for now. I think honestly both sides can resolve their diffences if we both sit down and negotiate a solution.

Answer 2

Why invade Iran in the first place? The Bush intelligence that says that Iran is making nukes? That sounds a lot like the intelligence that lead us to the invasion of Iraq. No one is going to support an invasion of Iran except Israel. Russia and China have major economic and military agreements with Iran so they will stay out of it might even help them. Besides we won't invade Iran, not enough troops unless they start the draft which is a whole different subject that we won't get into. Besides if we leave Iran alone and keep putting the economic pressure on them and act like we are going to attack the Iranian people will revolt there are already signs of it. With the Iranian people voting against Mr. Ahmadinejad's party in the last elections. The situation will improve in the Middle East if we stay out of Iran, do what we can to fix the problems we created in Iraq, win the forgotten war in Afghanistan and quit letting the Israelis bomb everyone.

Answer 3

what a loaded question.

first show me proof of fading US power and influence?

hmm kinda tough that one.

the biggest outcry against such an action would take place within the US boarders, not outside them.

If we want to talk about fading power and influence a good example was Europe from the end of WW2 till the creation of the EU, they are on the ascent again but that is more what you're trying to project on the US.

The US has no intention of invading Iran, never did, however i do not doubt that NATO, not the US will prevent Iran from gaining the nuclear weapons they so desperately seek.

Ask yourself this, if Iran really wanted nuclear power then why did they turn down the 2 basically free "light water" reactors that the Europeans offered them?

the answer is simple, light water reactors don't produce the plutonium needed to make weapons, they want bombs only.

Answer 4

Bush has not lead successful wars, combined with the fact that Americans historically hate taking their country to war, and a lack of great evidence that war with Iran is necessary. These are the reasons why support is lacking, and I believe it is not quite necessary at this time. I'm not sure that the US seeks support for an Iran invasion, and based on past performance I don't think they need to seek support among the people.

Answer 5

An Iran invasion would not be supported by the American people. There is already widespread unhappinees with Iraq, and Iran would make Iraq look like a cakewalk.

Answer 6

Iraq and Iran are two different issues. I hope most Americans are smart enough to see this. Since he took office in 2005, Ahmadinejad has been looking for a fight. Why are ME countries suddenly trying to get their own nukes? Because Israel, their common nemesis, has nukes? No, because of Iran.

But I understand your question, how many Americans are there that look at the issues instead of the latest trend.

Answer 7

Although the Iran invasion seems unlikely at the moment, around Feburary 21st when the UN deadline runs out, their will be a 'false flag' event that will spur the public of amerUKa behind its leaders and demand with outrage that something must be done. Works everytime, just watch

Answer 8

it truly is a complicated question. we ought to continuously no longer invade, if all we ought to rigidity about is Iran using the weapon. Iran knows merely too nicely the outcomes of its use with assistance from nuclear conflict. the country ought to finally end up a wilderness. yet what if Iran turns over the type of weapon -- alongside with the means to provide it -- to a 17 november -- devoid of authentic property at stake -- that ought to apply it as a recommend of conversing its enmity hostile to at least something else of the international? which could be a stupid mistake with assistance from Iran, yet the type of element is truly a threat. And that means is spreading round the international. can we forestall that devoid of an invasion? certain. can we forestall it devoid of an Air rigidity bombing run? perchance. we may manage to study all autos and ships leaving Iranian territory. yet when we gained't..... we favor to advance a sparkling anti-proliferation approach. it truly is inevitable that something else of the international will quickly manage to manufacturing nuclear guns. we are able to quickly be now no longer waiting to say, in result, we are able to have them yet you won't be able to. it could be had to make radical adjustments in our dealings with something else of the international. yet there is substantial doubt that we are able to doing so. we gained't stop the ahead march of innovation round the international, yet we are able to eliminate the inducement to apply it to unravel conflicts.

Answer 9

Cant we all just get along.
We will have to ask China to buy more treasury bonds to afford another war. Israel cant depend on the USA in the future for handouts and military support. We are in interesting times

Answer 10

Yes it is. Europe is weary from centuries of war, and just wants to live in peace. Other parts of the world have dubious regimes themselves and do not like seeing the US becoming a global policeman. China. which is actively seeking great power status tries to undermine US policy initiatives so that its own influence can grow - especially in Africa. As there is no recognized authority to restrain rogue regimes - I fear that we are in for some turbulent times this century.