Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Satellite Image Shows 'Extensively Damaged' Iranian Missile Site
Two weeks ago an apparent explosion at an Iranian missile site caused extensive damage to the base and has added to international concern about Iran's pursuit of a nuclear weapons program. Nothing good will come from this pursuit by one of the most radical Muslim communities in the world. Although Professor V downplayed Amadinejad's (spelling?) influence in the external use of the program his rhetoric is dangerous and the continued development of ways to deliver the nuclear weapon may cause the United States or more likely, Israel to become preemptive in their actions. This can only mean an escalation of involvement in the Middle East and has the potential to move the region into another full scale conflict.
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I agree that some sort of conflict with Israel seems inevitable. The entire region would be pulled into such a conflict, and it would not end well for anybody. Iran having missiles will also not end well for anybody. So at some point, Israel's choice is either a)start a potentially destabalizing war in the region, or b) trust Iran, which has openly called for their destruction and is one of the most radical governments, not to use nuclear weapons, or hand them over to terrorists.
ReplyDeleteAvi Yudkowsky
Ryan, 9am
I'm not sure there would ever be direct conflict with Iran and if there will be it won't be for a long, long time. War with Iran wouldn't be in the United States' best interest given the long-lasting consequences of a war with Iran and the effect of surrounding countries on the Persian Gulf where the US has military bases. The public is still war weary from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and are resources are still bogged down from Afghanistan. Until then, I think the U.S. will try to pursue diplomatic means to contain Iran.
ReplyDelete-Ann Peter
Ryan Maness 9AM