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Originally Posted by TacticalEvilDan  I wouldn't.
We won't be dealing with terrorists, IEDs, and a national military which essentially dissolves into thin air.
Iran has modern weapons systems.
Iran has a navy, which includes submarines.
Iran has missiles.
Iran has mines.
Iran can close off mid-east oil to the world by sinking a few ships and dropping an assload of mines, then inflict massive casualties to our forces while we try to re-open the gates. |
Iraq had a more modern military over Iran. I remember Iraq kicking Iran's ass during their conflict and Iran only being saved by sending in waves of conscripts that were slaughtered.
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Originally Posted by TacticalEvilDan The price of oil will skyrocket. Economies will collapse. |
Well thank god we get most of ours from Canada and Mexico then don't it.
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Originally Posted by TacticalEvilDan Then the real fun begins. This time, there would be a draft. |
Assuming that we even choose to try go it alone and occupy them.
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Originally Posted by TacticalEvilDan I realize that folks are a bit skeptical about all this, but the government of Iran has reacted to these resolutions in a way which should have all of you concerned.
They are referring to them as war resolutions. They are making a show of getting ready militarily for an invasion.
This is not good. |
The proliferation of nuclear weapons is a future much more scary and hopeless than any conflict with Iran that I can imagine. Nonetheless, lets make sure the intel is right this time and try to get a few more apathetic Euros to help out.