Israel and Iran on Path to War as Mideast Tinderbox Awaits Spark

[Right_in_Virginia]

Israel and Iran on Path to War as Mideast Tinderbox Awaits Spark
Bloomberg, May 3, 2018, David Wainer, Donna Abu-Nasr and Henry Meyer

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There’s a growing risk that one is about to break out in Syria, pitting Israel against Iran.  The Islamic Republic’s forces are entrenching there, after joining the fight to prop up President Bashar al-Assad. The Jewish state, perceiving a direct threat on its border, is subjecting them to an escalating barrage of airstrikes. Nobody expects those strikes to go unanswered.

The path to escalation is clear, and the rhetoric is apocalyptic. “We will demolish every site where we see an Iranian attempt to position itself,’’ Israel’s Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman told the London-based Saudi newspaper Elaph, adding that the Iranian regime is “living its final days.’’

In Tehran, Hossein Salami, deputy commander of the Revolutionary Guards, said that “100,000 missiles are ready to fly’’ in Israel’s direction, and warned they could bring about its “annihilation and collapse.’’


More:  https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-03/israel-sees-iran-war-looming-as-mideast-tinderbox-awaits-a-spark

[Wingnut]

I have no doubt Israel knows what it is doing.  I stand with Israel.

[truth_seeker]

The US would likely support Israel, and other Islamic countries would likely stay out of it, some in hopes that Iran's influence and power would be put back inside a box.

The new guy in Saudi Arabia would likely encourage hitting Iran very hard, if need be.

The disruption of world oil markets and supplies, could be critical. $100+ per barrel likely within days of the start. Maybe much higher. 

[Fishrrman]

"Israel and Iran on Path to War as Mideast Tinderbox Awaits Spark"

Sooner or later, this is a confrontation that must happen.

So... the sooner the better.
Frankly, it should have "happened" already, 'way back in 2008 while Bush2 was president.

[Wingnut]

I remember an open mike ..... something like .....Bomb Bomb Iran.   Just do it.

[catfish1957]

I remember an open mike ..... something like .....Bomb Bomb Iran.   Just do it.

As someone who can remember 1979 hostage taking, and their national celebration,  I for one could care less if Iran is bombed back into the Stone Age.

[Wingnut]

As someone who can remember 1979 hostage taking, and their national celebration,  I for one could care less if Iran is bombed back into the Stone Age.

I remember when Steve Dahl called the KFC in Iran and ordered 52 meal to be delivered to the US consulate. 

[GrouchoTex]

I remember when Steve Dahl called the KFC in Iran and ordered 52 meal to be delivered to the US consulate.

LOL, that's cool.
I remember the hostage crisis, but I don't remember that.
Times have changed.
I figure an Islamic country would probably torture or kill American prisoners now.

[Wingnut]

LOL, that's cool.
I remember the hostage crisis, but I don't remember that.
Times have changed.
I figure an Islamic country would probably torture or kill American prisoners now.

I was working In Chitown then.  The call was hilarious.  Much better than his Disco Destruction party at Chominsky.  That was a mess

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

I'm pretty much an anti-war type of guy.  Sure, there are times when it is necessary, but I think too often we jump in too soon, and I don't like the fact that our boys and (now) girls ALWAYS have to be out in front.  I have friends who are originally from Iran.   I know there are lots of good people there.

But if there's any country that could be nuked right off the face of the planet without me losing an instant of sleep, it's the Great Satanic Theocracy of Iran.  Preferably during a visit by a peanut farmer.

[Wingnut]

I'm pretty much an anti-war type of guy.  Sure, there are times when it is necessary, but I think too often we jump in too soon, and I don't like the fact that our boys and (now) girls ALWAYS have to be out in front.  I have friends who are originally from Iran.   I know there are lots of good people there.

But if there's any country that could be nuked right off the face of the planet without me losing an instant of sleep, it's the Great Satanic Theocracy of Iran.  Preferably during a visit by a peanut farmer.

Yep.  Light their fire. 

[Free Vulcan]

Not only will it happen, it was predicted thousands of years ago and we know the outcome.