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the world, especially the former america has an acute "jewish problem"....let's pray that if war os brought to iran, that isntreal is destroyed and a global pogrom ensues.

It's a great article, but the conclusion is way off-base. First, Israel will use nukes if necessary to prevent further technical gains by Iran. Iran suports that research through oil revenues. Stopping Iran means destroying not just its military capability, but its basic infrastructure. That doesn't happen with ground troops; it comes from the kind of shock and awe the Middle East has not yet seen. Whether the US leaves it to Israel, teams with Israel, or does it by itself, and whether only conventional weapons are used, those are the only remaining questions. Yes, there will be economic disaster; Iran is the 4th largest exporter of oil. That's just the cost of not being blackmailed by the insane radicals of the world. It is unfortunate that the actions of those radicals will ruin the future of the moderates in Iran, many of whom would otherwise be potential friends of the West.

Very informative and insightful article. It is nice to be able to read a new and'fresh perspective' then the US media. Let's all hope the US, UK and Iran can resolve this conflict peacefully as war will not be beneficial to any country at this time (not that war is ever desirable). Thanks for the article and keep up the good work.

yay war with Iran!!

send me first! I want to be the one to "off" the new Hitler!

Freemen and women in the cluthes of evil.

Go bring them home.

Target the nuke plant in the first wave. Save the camels or you will piss off Peta. Nothing worse than an angry Peta.

I want a weather report from Tehran. 2000 degrees f and rising! Melt the bastards and the rest of those homicidal third world hell holes. The world ignored Mao and he killed 70 million. Europe ignored Hitler and he killed 60 million. How many of us will we allow the Arabs to kill before we fight back?

We in the West are probing the outer reaches of the universe and the backward Middle East treats their women like animals and can't assemble a bicycle.

The US needs to unleash the military we have paid for and melt Mecca, Tehran and the rest of the Islamists killers. The only thing they know is the hammer so let's give it to them.

They don't know civility and never will.

If ONLY the United States actually still stood for freedom and accountability in this world. We Iranians would gladly want to see regime change. But the reality is that the United States and its leaders have no moral credibility, and can only bring chaos to the areas they occupy.

Saudi Arabia should threaten to dramatically lower the price of oil, which would wreck Iran's economy and foment the ousture of the volatile Iranian president, Ahmadinejad. The mere threat by the Sunni oil sheiks will do more to secure the release of the British sailors from the Shiite clerics than waves of cruise missiles. Right now is an opportune time for the Saudi Royal Family to exercise their economic clout and to prove their friendship with the United Kingdom.

If Iran was truly interested in non aggresive nuclear tech. Then they would comply with the internationally governed iaea. Iran is flexing its ego. They will however only go so far.

Interesting video release of the captured spies for Great Britian, I see the female spy has already converted to radial Islam.

Interesting report.

Roy

It's time. we need to strike Iran's military and pound it back into the 1970's. We should strike their nuclear facilities, navy, airforce, missiles and ground assault vehicles in a shock and awe more awesome than the operation at the beginning of the Iraq war. We need to make clear to the Iranian people that we are not going to occupy their land, but we are going to wipe their military off the face of the earth. They can accept or die.

Bob,

You must be confused. The American People are not "supreme commanders". They are "voters" and they voted the "Commander in Chief" to be the One who decides ultimately about these kinds of things. You should be grateful that "The Supreme Commanders" are not in charge they would have sold the whole country already for a used car and free cable.

Let's give them what they want. I say we start slow, working into a massive campaign of destruction that puts Iran back 200 years. Don't bother to sent in ground troops, they will get stuck there because DC has no idea of how to win wars.

I believe it would be in order for the US to write to Iran stating that irrespective of any action taken against the UAE by Iran the USA would not come to UAE's defense.

Hey Todd I read your post wrong and I apologize sincerely. Forgive me, Edward

Hey todd your an idiot aren't you. Praying to god all day. You and your Iranian brothers are filth and yuo and your smelly Muslim will meet death dick brain

Why right the story if in the last sentence it seems unlikely they will clash. Stupid? last time I read recommended stories? YES. Now go get your shine box!!

It is time to go postal on Iran not on the Persian people. Free Iran. We should have invaded Iran rather than Iraq. Those Mullahs are a bunch of pigs. They eat pigs blood.

You are not the only one to live and work in the Gulf. If you think Iran can block the Hormuz entrance with a "couple" of ships sunk there you are foolish. It will take more than Iran has to do the job. If Iran attacks American ships or seamen, the war is ON! We are NOT Brits! Try us! There will be MANY dead Iranians. Let's GO!

Iran is forcing a confrontation because US/UK is militarily dispersed and politically divided. It is a perfect time for the Iranians to fight and win nuclear concessions and gain popular support among Muslims.

Iran kidnapped the Brits because it is an excellent time for them to force a confrontation against the US/UK. US/UK military is dispersed and civilian leaders are politically in disarray.

Western countries no longer want to play by the rules of insane dictators. To my Iranian brothers who choose to confront Western countries: Prepare to die. To those who wish for peace, freedom, and democracy throughout Iran: Your wish shall be granted.

Nice article. I must be used to US news. This report actually appeared to be the product of research and analysis.

Anyways, back to reading up on Britney Spears and Anna Nicole Smith.

Iran is in the process of martyring itself. Let's go to war and be done with them.

The term is "Commander in Chief" not "Supreme Commander". The president reports to the American people who are the "Supreme Commanders".