We toppled the Iraq army in a matter of hours. Would that happen with Iran, or are they more capable of handling a US-led invasion?
No politics please. Just facts.
2007-10-03 04:58:01 · 12 answers · asked by Righteous1 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes! They have far more military hardware, armor and soldiers than Iraq did. Keep in mind that Iraq's entire army was practically decimated in the Gulf War, almost all in one battle (the Highway of Death, if you're not familiar with it I encourage you to look it up). Iran's army has long been thought to have better training and capabilities than Iraq's. This is why the US helped Iraq in its war against Iran.
The US would be unable to launch a similar blitzkreig type assault against Iran. It would take time to push them back and take their capital.
2007-10-03 05:10:32 · answer #1 · answered by Pfo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Iraq/Mesopotamia has a long history of occupation. It was conquered by Iran/Persia in the 6th Century BC, and this began the long ambivalent and symbiotic cultural and historical relationship between the two nations. Iraq was also ruled by Alexander the Great, the Mongols, the Ottoman Empire, the British and now the USA. Iraq as we know it has only existed as a sovereign nation since 1932. The ease with which Saddam Hussein was deposed is no reflection of any military or political conquest of the Iraqi people.
Iran/Persia is quite different in having experienced autonomy since approximately 4000 BCE, and is possibly the longest, continuous civilization known. It is also the 18th largest country in the world, about the size of the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Spain combined, unlike Iraq which is only about the size of California.
Given it's continuity and size, taking on Iran would be an extremely large proposition requiring either a massive draft of soldiers or use of nuclear weapons. Any attack on Iran would unify the people, who have actually been seeking more liberty since the religious coup which Ronald Reagan helped instigate.
2007-10-03 05:33:28 · answer #2 · answered by free2be2cool 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The US military can invade any third world regime in a matter of two or three weeks. One week of relentless bombing and then the tanks roll from the borders towards the big cities. But what is the point? We are since 12 years now in Kosovo, since 6 years in Afghanistan and 4 years in Iraq. Other hot spots like Somalia, Nigeria, Philippines, Dafur, Haiti and many more still have not seen any improvement. You can't just destroy a country, because you want to. The losers are the American Tax payers and the innocent civilians any time.
2007-10-03 05:23:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Iran's bigger, plus has the Pasdaran, aka the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. It's like the Republican Guards, but bigger. Iran also has some WMDs from Iraq and are developing their own nuclear weapons. I write military fiction books and I once invaded Iran, actually 3 times. They can put up a good fight, but won't last long against the full power of the American forces. If the Brits and other NATO countries join in, Iran is toast.
2007-10-03 05:03:36 · answer #4 · answered by adm_twister_jcom 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Had it been sanctioned with the help of UN(may be the sanction grow to be won 'decrease than duress', it does not have been an profession inspite of the shown fact that that's been there defying the international opinion and non-cooperation of even the closest allies. And in addition to not one of the justifications whey it grow to be released have became out to be properly based.The mere plea of the electorate to not bypass away is with the help of the shown fact that with the help of occupying and inflicting all kinds of demages usa has not left the Iraquees in an extremely unenviable situation the place mutually as they hate the profession they re afraid that the submit-trip era may be the deluge.the excellent way out would be for stationing a Peace Keepig rigidity,ideally of Arabic forces on the instant.
2016-10-20 21:59:14 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their equipment is no better and their leader is much less qualified, military wise. American military would make them toast in short order. Few nations on earth can put up a fight against the US military machine. Guerrilla tactics can inflict damage but never win a war.
2007-10-03 05:12:27 · answer #6 · answered by odinsacolyte 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It would probably be a bit longer but especially if solders are spread thin. I fear that invading Iran will anger russian and China. Both those countries have warn US not to invade.
2007-10-03 05:03:24 · answer #7 · answered by Edge Caliber 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
MUCH more capable. Nobody wanted to fight for Saddam, but the Iranians WILL fight to repel an invasion of "the Great Satan". It would be no cakewalk. So resist the neocon warmongers.
2007-10-03 05:00:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Iran has nuclear capability as I understand it. Also why are our Subs and aircraft carriers in the waters off of Iran?
WW3??
2007-10-03 05:02:37 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes. Better army , better equipped , better trained.
They can capture British sailors easily
2007-10-03 05:35:32 · answer #10 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋