What would happen if Iran Killed the 15 British Sailors??

Answer 1

World War 3. Lets put it like this, we would not be worrying about the Iranian nuclear question anymore, since the reactors would be gone-a smodlering heap on rubble. We probably woulod not be worrying too much about Iran, since it would be a glass skating rink. That place would be glowing in the dark for the next fifty years.

Answer 2

Well being that Bush says he won't 'deal with any terrorists', and I believe I've read Blair say the same...and everything that is going on with Iran enriching uranium...

I would still hope, that were it that the Iranians pulled that sort of move-and this, even after it was stated that the sailors were in Iraqi waters (I remember the last time this one happened as well), I would hope that Blair and Bush would stand up and make it be known it isn't to be stood for.

It seems that they're creatures of opportunity, biding time, and every now and again, do this little 'thing' to test the envelope, just as a child would. And a little bully child trying to provoke a fight at that.

If they are evil enough to pull such a move, I do indeed hope that UK/US would be big brother and do right by those soldiers.

We've all already lost alot of good men and women to this whole conflict/war, and continue to even still. Now, if there would be a resolve without any bloodshed, then all so much the better...

I have heard how stretched the British troops are as is...but, I still believe they would stand up and take care of those soldiers.

And d@mn that Mr. Bush, I'd hope after how far Mr. Blair has stuck his neck out in defense and aid to our President/country, would be man enough and stand up and help him do just that. He's put us into the muck, he should grab a shovel and start digging.

Answer 3

Maybe Iran would be glowing for the next 50 yrs.... who knows. Probably more pointless talking I think, for a few days at least. Give the boys in blue/green to put into action some of the plans that im sure are being drawn up at the moment.
With so many British and US forces in the area, they would be mad to do anything to the sailors/marines but release them safely before the week is up.

Answer 4

The Iranian government is testing the resolve of not just the UK but of the western world. Be assured the 15 Brits will not be killed. Iran knows it can go so far and no further and that point has been now been reached.
No one has mentioned Israel in the various scenarios being proposed. Iran said it would remove Israel from the map. So which country is best suited, both militarily and politically, to act immediately and with decisiveness if the "hostages" are not released? Israel. It has the weapons, the means of delivery, US support and it has everything to gain.

Answer 5

I slightly doubt it, but its very possible to lead to WW3.

Since the Iranians have no right to kill the british soldiers.


The U.S and the U.K are likely to strike Iran, with the help of other countries, since Britian did nothing to provoke such an act.

I'd personally want Britain to ignore it (I know its wrong), but would you rather have thousands more dead or just those 15 sailors?

It'll be outragous for the U.S or U.K to goto war with Iran, we're already in Iraq and Afghanistan, it'll cost more money and more lives.

But if it does, say hello to the Draft!

Answer 6

Iran's just using these sailors as a way of manipulating them and the U.N. and especially America to stop harassing Iran for its nuclear production that could possibly make bombs.
I don't think Iran is crazy enough to start something that could turn into a catastrophe; this could start a war if they kill the soldiers.

Answer 7

Consider that the iranians have already nabbed people and held them either hostage, or just held them to garner attention.
I think this may be their way of inadvertantly wanting a confrontation, and if Britain does not act, and do something besides talk and rant about it, the iranians will do this again and again.
If it were U.S. military that were on those boats, they would no doubt shot their way out of it. This just goes to show where iran wants things to go in the big picture...which i believe is going to be dangerous for the iranian people. Someday soon enough it will all come to a melting point, and when it does, they will suffer for the ill decisions their leaders had made.
I support the idea that this conflict due to happen is the one we should have have been mustering for.
If I were Blair, I would put it simple for them to understand: "Let our folks go-safe and intact, or the bombs will fall, and it will not stop until we tire...or run out of them."

Answer 8

Unfortunately, I think nothing!

They would probably press for more sanctions against Iran or more diplomacy or more peace talks or more blah blah blah. We are not going to do anything substantial unless they kill alot of people. 15 sailors isn't worth much these days!

I think it shouldn't matter whether they are killed or not, they have been taken hostage on false pretenses (an act of war). That alone should be enough for retaliatory action!

False Pretenses: The Iranians say that the soldiers were in their waters, while British officials say they weren't. From what I have seen so far, Britain is the only one to produce concrete evidence of that matter by referring to the GPS and radar systems they had in place at he time of occurrence. These systems are able to pinpoint the exact location of the boats at all times. Iran on the other hand has only produced verbal evidence to contradict Britain's claims. You decide who to believe.

In my mind, I think the best solution to whether or not retaliation should be used can best be described as a metaphor:

If you have ever had a brother, sister, or close cousin you might be able to relate. When I was young, I had a close cousin who would constantly mess with me. He would come over and hit or kick me when parents were not looking just to test my bounds. One day after I had enough of this, I hauled off and smacked him as hard as I could, from that point on he never messed with me again. I think this can be applied to Iran. They just need to be smacked real hard one time. Then, everytime after they think about doing anything again, they will remember about that one time they got smacked.

Answer 9

for sure it became no longer the lady because a woman won't be able to get ahold of the television distant a lot less the GPS gadget... so it can were between the 14 men.... yet wait do men easily examine the map...per chance no individual examine the map.

Answer 10

WW3. Not only would the Americans and the British attack Iran, I think the rest of Europe(including Russia) would also. I think the Chinese would approve of the war if it were to happen.