Iran...pulling the lions tail.

Burningman · 01-12-2011, 15:07

What to do?
They seem to be timing some disquiet with the NATO nations total distraction with floundering economies.
We can't afford a war, sanctions are ineffective because China and Russia is their big oil customer and they are de-facto tooling up for nuclear weapons.
I can't see this ending well.

Boeing Guy · 01-12-2011, 15:31

I would not worry too much, the moment Iran show the world they have a nuclear weapon I am sure Israel will reduce the area to radioactive rubble

Burningman · 01-12-2011, 15:36

Unless Ahmadinejad demonstrates Iran's nuclear ability by reducing Tel Aviv to rubble first.

groove · 01-12-2011, 15:38

Groove agrees this could get messy.

Tealeaf · 01-12-2011, 15:44

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Originally Posted by Boeing Guy

I would not worry too much, the moment Iran show the world they have a nuclear weapon I am sure Israel will reduce the area to radioactive rubble

I doubt very much if they'll wait that long - by then it will be to late. My guess is they'll be launching air strikes some time in the early part of next year, shortly after the Yanks finally pull out from an operational capacity in Iraq. That's due to happen December 31st so at that point the Israelis will not need permission from them to overfly Iraq air space. The king Abdullahs in Jordan and Saudi Arabia will turn a blind eye to any intrusion on their space.

The real fun will then begin, because Iran have a substancial medium range missile capability and no doubt they'll strike back with whatever they've got left. Who knows who will get dragged in then.

By the way, the Iranians refer to us as the 'Old Fox', not the 'owd Lion.

groove · 01-12-2011, 15:54

Worth noting that China and Russia are allied to the Iranians.

Tealeaf · 01-12-2011, 15:59

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Originally Posted by groove

Worth noting that China and Russia are allied to the Iranians.

They'll do nowt, other than utter their usual weasal words.

groove · 01-12-2011, 16:03

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

They'll do nowt, other than utter their usual weasal words.

How can anyone be certain of that Tealeaf?

Tealeaf · 01-12-2011, 16:06

Because it is not in their national interest to do so.

Barrie Yates · 01-12-2011, 16:46

The IDF will probably do as they did to Iraq's nuclear capability in the early 80s when they certainly overflew Saudi - the Air Defence radar in Tabuk had developed serviceability problems at that time?????????

cashman · 01-12-2011, 19:14

Personally don't give a rats, war/sanctions/whatever will all be decided by people who us ordinary folk have NO influence on whatsoever, so why the concern about summat we can do sod all about?

Tealeaf · 01-12-2011, 22:31

Anyone know what HBC's foreign policy is on this matter?

cashman · 01-12-2011, 22:32

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

Anyone know what HBC's foreign policy is on this matter?

Probably dont give a toss T, aint aware of any iranian councillors.

Tealeaf · 01-12-2011, 22:38

A few Islamics, though. My guess is they'll be passing a motion at the next council meeting with words such as:

"This council deplores the naked aggression of the Zionist war machine upon the peace loving Iranian people and furthermore HBC demands the complete cessation of support given to the illegal and criminal state of Israel by the imperialist running dogs, the USA and the UK".

cashman · 01-12-2011, 22:40

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

A few Islamics, though. My guess is they'll be passing a motion at the next council meeting with words such as:

"This council deplores the naked aggression of the Zionist war machine upon the peace loving Iranian people and furthermore HBC demands the complete cessation of support given to the illegal and criminal state of Israel by the imperialist running dogs, the USA and the UK".

Well if they do no doubt P.B. will be proud to support it again.