A couple of points for New_York_Loner. I would agree with most of your comments. In terms of getting from Israel to Iran, and back, both the F16 and the F15 aircraft would have to be supported by tankers. That is what the 707 tankers would be used for. These aircraft would also have to be supported by AWACS aircraft. That is what they would use the EC2 Hawkeye for. Even with tanker support, they would have travel from Isreal either via Turkey, via Jordan or via Egypt. Interesting scenario but full of disandvantages.
Cheers.
/ Monpoly man 2008-06-23 15:47:01
I hope they bomb Iran before they bomb us.
Attack on Iran/ new_york_loner 2008-06-23 11:12:11
The conventional wisdom, here in the USA, is that what is good for the Jewish State in Palestine is good for America. That is a very dangerous myth.
The present Iran/Israel "crisis" and Israel's recent threats to pre-emptively strike Iran is a stunning example of the simple fact that what is in Israel's national interests is not always in the national interests of the United Sates of America.
Sadly, both presumptive nominees for US President have quietly acquiesced to Israel's warmongering activities; the tail is now wagging the dog.
A quick look at a map of the region indicates that the Israeli strike force will be obliged to fly over US-controlled airspace. That means that the US will be a full partner in the aggression directed at Iran.
When the US/Israeli attack occurs, crude oil prices will probably double overnight and our troops will certainly be targeted in Iraq and Afghanistan.
China and Russia mat not sit idly by while their technicians are being murdered and their oil and gas supplies are put into jeopardy.
Americans will pay the price for Israel's paranoia and Washington's failure to place the US national interests ahead of those of the Jewish State in Palestine.
One can understand why John McCain would like to expand the war in Middle East; he is a reliable tool of the War Lobby.
It is more difficult to understand why Barack Obama would give his blessing to a strike on Iran. Perhaps he is trying to ingratiate himself to AIPAC and the COPOMAJO, if so, Barack is just another self-serving politician and a warmonger.
America should divest from Israel, not invest more troops and treasure into defending this rogue theocracy.
Iran/ Henk 2008-06-23 10:25:42
I agree with you Tojo. But then, remember Iraq, Afghanistan and indeed Vietnam. I think an attack would be a total waste in terms of obtaining some peace and stability thoughout the Middle East and I would certainly not take the risk. You must also remember that Iran, in terms of its defence capabilty, is reasonably well equipped but is certainly no match for either the US, Israel or both. It would not be an actual attack that concerns me, it would be the subsequent consequences.
Cheers
Iran Nukes/ Tojo 2008-06-23 05:29:48
The US and Israel will surely not be stupid in their attack strategies.
They will ensure that they first destroy all of Iran’s retaliatory and defensive capabilities before they strike at their nuclear establishments. In simple terms “cut off their hands and legs before stabbing them in the chest".
If I can think of this I am sure US and Israeli Generals can too!!!!
Cheers,
Tojo
/ anon. 2008-06-23 03:47:25
Ya ya, you don't want to worsen your own and other countries' situation, US. Pretty pls?
