If/when the US invades Iran (or attacks etc) who will side with Iran?

Question

The UK and Commonwealth nations will side with the US wether or not they help.

Israel will be on the US side and it may be difficult to stop them from helping if the US decalres war on Iran

But who will side with the Iranian's ?


Russia ?

The European Union ?

China ?

North Korea ?

Venezuala ?

Saudi Arabia ?

Jordon ?

Syria ?

Other nations not listed here - Any of the above none of the above - some of the above etc ??

Answer 1

Its very clear that Russia is the main partner aligned to Iran and for obvious reasons. However in saying that to attack Iran by destroyng their Nuclear sites will be so quick no one will have time to react to it. It will be over in 10 minutes, and nothing can be done about it.

Nevertheless in understanding this course of action there needs to be some understanding of the political and Military nature of this action. The stage is set for a chain of events that could lead to nuclear war and the most likely is Irans use of chemical weapons in the immediate future. If these events unfold, the trigger will be Israel, the target Iran, the nuclear aggressor the U.S. These are the reasons:

The U.S. State Department determined in August 2005 that Iran is in violation of its CWC [Chemical Weapons Convention obligations because Iran is acting to retain and modernize key elements of its CW infrastructure to include an offensive CW R&D capability and dispersed mobilization facilities.

According to the CIA, Iran likely has already stockpiled blister, blood, choking, and probably nerve agents – and the bombs and artillery shells to deliver them – which it previously has manufactured.

According to John Bolton's testimony to the House of Representatives that if Iran has a covert program to develop and stockpile chemical weapons, and on Iran's ballistic missiles, Iran continues its extensive efforts to develop the means to deliver weapons of mass destruction, and The 1,300-km range Shahab-3 missile is a direct threat to Israel, Turkey, U.S. forces in the region, and U.S. friends and allies.

In the IAEA resolution, Iran was found to be in noncompliance with its NPT safeguards agreements. Members of the Israeli parliament from across the political spectrum are urging the United States to stop Iran's nuclear programs, or Israel will "act unilaterally."

It is clear that Russia had shipped the first cargo of nuclear fuel for Iran's Bushehr's reactor in early 2006. It is interesting to note that Israel bombed Iraq's Osirak nuclear reactor (which was under IAEA supervision) in 1981 just before nuclear fuel was loaded into it (to prevent nuclear fallout).

However in this case according to Israel, the U.S. administration, and 99.2 percent of the U.S. House of Representatives, Iran will not be allowed to have access to any nuclear technology. No diplomatic options to achieve that goal will remain when Russia and China veto Security Council sanctions, or if the IAEA refuses to refer Iran to the Security Council. Military action will occur before Russia ships further uranium fuel to Iran, and will inevitably lead to the use of nuclear weapons by the U.S. against Iran.

How will it all get started? No matter how much Bush and Cheney want it, the U.S. Senate is unlikely to authorize the bombing of Iranian installations out of the blue. Unless there is some major disturbance in Iraq that can be blamed on Iran, Israel is likely to pull the trigger. It knows how to and has every motivation to do so. In fact there is sufficient evidence to suggest through Military Intel that Israel has already attempted twice at a strike on the Iranian facilities with a squadron of F16s, but were turned back by US interceptors crossing Iraq.

Once Israel drops the first bomb on an Iranian nuclear facility, as it did with Iraq's Osirak reactor in 1981, there is no return. Bushehr will be the first target; and other installations will follow.

Iran will respond – how can it not? At a minimum, it will shoot missiles at Israel. It may or may not shoot at U.S. forces in Iraq initially, but given the U.S.-Israel "special relationship," there is no way the U.S. will stay out of the conflict. Many of Iran's targeted facilities are underground, and U.S. bombs will be needed to destroy them all.

Once the U.S. enters the conflict, 150,000 U.S. troops in Iraq will be at risk of Iranian missiles with chemical warheads, or of being overrun by Iran's conventional forces streaming into Iraq. According to the Pentagon planning, nuclear weapons will be used:

There is a rational way to avoid this disaster.

Let Iran pursue a civilian nuclear program. Over 30 countries have civilian nuclear programs, while only nine have nuclear weapons. Let the Nobel-prize winning IAEA and Mohamed ElBaradei do their job!

The U.S. can guarantee Israel's safety by assuring Israel that any threat to its existence will be met with the full force of U.S. conventional forces, and any threat from a nuclear nation will be met with U.S. nuclear forces.

If Iran were to withdraw from the NPT and not allow international supervision of its programs, it would still take several years for it to acquire a nuclear weapon. There would still be plenty of time to act. Cheers.

Answer 2

If Iran attacks Isreal, Isreal will probably nuke them, we don't want to be anywhere in the neighborhood, in fact you may want to look up the reccomendations for sheltering from radiation the next week or so anywhere in the northern hemisphere,and have the food and water supply and fuel for at least a week on hand. because the radiation will go global within days and Clinton did away with the nuclear civil defense shelters. I don't expect us to "invade" Iran anyways, until we have a target of aquisition they can't simply knock out with airpower. Syria is more likely to make an offensive into Isreal with Iran threatening to attack from either east or west agianst American or Allied forces, don't be surprised if this is coordinated with some disturbance by North Korea or Venezeula to try and get us off balance, or a teror attack against the USA. there is no doubt Syria and Iran are behind the cause of problems in Iraq, and hopeful presidential candidates having tea and cookies with the Syrian dictator responsible for killing our troops in Iraq doesn't set well with me.PS North Korea has one of the largest stockpiles of Chemical and Bio weapons in the world, which is why we aren't taking action against them, because we could accidentally trigger the release of these or they might have a "deadstick" option. Again, there is nothing so brave as someone deep in a bunker letting his civilians and troops die for his glory.

Answer 3

In one war gamed scenario the American people will, as well as the people of the entire western world. Here is why.

As soon as the first US bombs fall Iran will burn its oil facilities, and unleash an oil spill in the Persian Gulf, and Kaspian sea which will dwarf the Exxon Valdez. Also Irans Revolutionary Guards will turn Irans artillary on Saudia Arabian, and Kuwaits oil facilities. Also they will issue orders to Hamas cells which are believed to be in the US to attack US refeniries. The entire Navy before getting sunk will turn the Persian Gulf in to a Super Tanker grave yard. The result of such a battle plan is Iran's annihaliton, but the entire destruction of the western oil based economies. With such a course of events gas prices would go through the roof and an incredibally angry American people would demand an end to this fighting.

Answer 4

You're very wrong about the UK & Commonwealth - most of the commonwealth kept out of Iraq, and after that debacle I think only the Australians will be dumb enough to join an attack on Iran.

Any attempt by a Brit government to join in would see the Government fall. (the British democracy requires that a governing party maintains a level of support, sufficient to pass votes of confidence, unlike the American "elected dictatorship")

The attack is bound to fail - I think even GW Bush realises that Iran would be a lot harder than Iraq - they're much better armed, and the people will be much more inclined to fight. They'll also have a lot more international support,while the invaders will have even less...

Answer 5

None of the countries you've mentioned will side with the Iranians because the whole world can not be an equal rival for USA because it is a mighty and supreme power . This is a fact beyond any dispute . But once again the USA leaders will commit the second greatest mistake because the Iranians are a very tough and obstinate people who will defend their country until the last individual .

Answer 6

The European Union, Russia, Venezuela, China, and North Korea have no reasons to get involved in a war between the US and Iran. Sure some of these countries hate America, but they have no reason to militarily support Iran in a war, since these countries have little to no ties with them.

Answer 7

Interesting question. China and Russia have been Iran's leading allies in seeking to prevent sanctions from being imposed by the United Nations Security Council. Britain and the United States have led the effort to impose economic sanctions unless Teheran ends its uranium enrichment program within 30 days.

It's also interesting that Russia and China have been conducting joint wargames.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4162054.stm

And that China and Russia formed a NATO-like alliance in 2005.

http://www.csmonitor.com/2005/1026/p04s01-woeu.html

Answer 8

Since the Caspian Sea is a few hundred miles north of Tehran, the Russians might get a bit "antsy" if our force go too far north. I'm old enough to remember Douglas Macarthur engaging in hot pursuit of North Korean forces, getting right next to the Yalus River and bringing 600,000 Chinese troops into the fray.

Answer 9

Venuzuela will, as will China and Russia. They won't overtly support them, but would send covert arms and advisors. Most middle eastern countries will not take Iran's side, but will stay neutral. They don't want to see Iran get more powerful. That said, a large number of individuals and groups would side with Iran, especially Hezballah, who is bascally owned by Iran anyway.

Answer 10

non of them will help
because in The 8 years war between Iraq and Iran nocountry helped Iran amd all the world were Iraqs ally.
Usa could never invade Iran

Answer 11

No one will side with them. Their rhetoric has cost them more allies then George Bush has America. Syria will capitulate and not want to be "next." North Korea and Venezuela will condemn the action but not be capable of responding. Saudi "hates" Iran. Jordan is always neutral.