Monday, February 12, 2007

Is There Going to be Another War?



Rumors about a pre-emptive strike against Iran have been circulating everywhere. “It’s not a matter of whether or not the U.S will strike Iran but when" said a UC Berkeley professor who spoke to Berkeley Forum with the condition of anonymity. An attack on Iran could have a wide range of consequences for the U.S and the region. Iran could be a potential partner for the Bush administration in its efforts to stabilize Iraq and strengthen the Afghan government of President Hamid Karzai. But the recent U.S military allegations about Iran providng weapons and training to some Iraqi militias are seen by many observers as Washington's rhetoric to start a war with Iran. "Iran is a significant contributor to attacks on coalition forces, and also supports violence against the Iraqi security forces and the Iraqi people," said a senior defense official, who was joined by a defense analyst and an explosives expert, both also from the military. (Washington Post)
Iran is accused of suppliant Shiite militias with "explosively formed penetrator" or EFPs which can easily penetrate through armor. The first known attack using such weapons in Iraq occurred in May 2004, and the rate of attacks using them has nearly doubled in 2006. They have also been used in southern Lebanon.

Now my question is this: What would Iran gain from an unstable Iraq or a U.S military attack against Iran? I would like to know what you think.


# posted by Berkeley Forum : 10:05 PM
Comments:
These are my theories:
. Iraq has the potential of being the first democratic country in the region which is dangerous for neighboring countries.
. Ahmadinejad is part of Hojatiye group. They believe there should be a chaos in the world before Imam Mehdi comes back.
. Iran thinks the US is so busy that they cannot attack Iran.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 11:09 PM
 
An attack on Iran is very likely since the Bush administration prioritizes oil and dominance over the middle east, over everything else, including Human life. That is why it is up to us as the American People to oppose any talk of pre-emptive attack on a country who is a signatory to the NPT. We can do this by contacting and writing letters to our Representatives asking them to stop up against Bush and his militarism. Our golden opportunity is now since we have a democratically elected Congress. Visit www.peaceactionwest.org for more info and details of representatives.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 12:09 AM
 
An attack on Iran is very likely since the Bush administration prioritizes oil and dominance over the middle east, over everything else, including Human life. That is why it is up to us as the American People to oppose any talk of pre-emptive attack on a country who is a signatory to the NPT. We can do this by contacting and writing letters to our Representatives asking them to stop up against Bush and his militarism. Our golden opportunity is now since we have a democratically elected Congress. Visit www.peaceactionwest.org for more info and details of representatives.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 12:12 AM
 
What would Iran gain from an unstable Iraq? Maybe the that the Bush administration would be too caught up/would think twice before attacking another country, including Iran. But I guess this administration IS that stupid. If Bush won the war in Iraq, that would give him the greenlight to attack any other country. By the way, Iran has atleast a semi-democratic regime, as they do elect a president and members of parliament. The most un-democratic regime in the region is Saudi Arabia, but the US says nothing of them, and actually is responsible for propping them up, because they are allies in oil, regardless of the fact that this is where most of Al Quada's support comes from.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 9:12 AM
 
Thank you so much for your efforts
the US has been wishing that past 27 years and that was one of the major reasons that Mr. Bush was going to be elected at any coast

The US is so powerful that can make 70 million friends out of Iranians as opposed to millions of enemies, if there will be any Iranians left after the nuclear attack.
If the US attacks Iran, and Iran attack Israel, that would increase the chances of the US attacking Iran using nuclear weapons. Just a few of the 15 000 waiting to be used.
take care
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 2:53 PM
 
"professor who spoke to Berkeley Forum with the condition of anonymity."

Are you fucking kidding me? It's a professor. He's a fucking douche if he's demanding anonymity, and you are douches for granting it.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 2:54 PM
 
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