2007-03-29 06:26:55 · 14 answers · asked by Andrew H 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Iran are certainly giving the world a great excuse to take out their nuclear facilities. Israel and the U.S. have been planning it for a long time now, this could be the moment they've been waiting for to attack.
2007-03-29 06:31:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Iranian navy should have been sent to Davy Jones' locker the next day, if the Marines weren't released.
I consider what they did an act of war that DEMANDED an immediate response. It was a terrible show of timidity and weakness to not have taken action. This harms the Western powers ability to negotiate with Iran on any level - they've shown a yellow belly, just like Carter did when they attacked our embassy.
2007-03-29 06:38:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. Yes, because I feel the UK would be justified by retaliating against Iran this way, Iran knows the UK means business, plus it will help make the region somewhat more stable (I think).
No, because, I imagine the Iranians will find a way to blame the US for deystroying thier program, which could provoke Iran to step up military action against the US via thier military or through terrorism. I also would say no, because I think diplomacy should always be used before military force, even in cases where you aren't dealing with rational people.
2007-03-29 06:39:48 · answer #3 · answered by evil_paul 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No they should take out there oil refineries then set up a road block in the waters so that no gas gets in. Put the choke hold on em!! Let everyone in that country walk in the hot desert sun. Then they will give up those 15 hostages real fast!!!!
2007-03-29 06:31:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are so many people so trigger happy on this issue? The 8 Brits detained by Iran in 2004 were released without bloodshed.
2007-03-29 06:32:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, instead we must get rid of carpets, chandeliers, big wardrobes, big mahogany tables, and "records" of CIA, FBI, USAF, NYPD, LAPD, books, microfiches, magazines, LOC, air conditioners, etc. from the USA and send them to Korea where they can be burnt in the incinerator for we dont need these things in the USA occupying space that could be used for other, better purposes - FAA
2007-03-29 06:38:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they do, they better be prepared to stay in Iraq a lot longer....
Especially in the Basra area. It's ate up with Iranian influence.
2007-03-29 06:31:28 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO. bombing a reactor would release radioactive material into the air as dust and vapor, in effect a humungous "dirty Bomb"
2007-03-29 06:37:19 · answer #8 · answered by Niklaus Pfirsig 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a more SUITABLE target would be their Iranian Revolutionary Guard "Navy" sites along the Shatt al Arab... don't escalate it TOO far.
2007-03-29 06:35:36 · answer #9 · answered by mariner31 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say take out all their leaders and mullahs then give the people of Iran a stark choice, if they then want war nuke em
2007-03-29 11:22:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋