To answer the basic question...
Then no, not even slightly; the US has more than enough resources to trounce Iran without any vague threat to itself, Comparisons with Napoleon and Hitler are cretinous on several levels (in assuming a. the American objective would be similar, b. that Iran can be equated to Russia in any reasonable way and c. warfare is still at a stage where the problems that invading Russia created are actually still problems)
Ushgarak, the question wasn't "Can the U.S. beat Iran in a War",? It was "Could the possible invasion of iran be america's downfall?"
America's financial assets are not unlimited, actually they are starting to stress pretty good. The Military is spread pretty thin also, and contrary to what many believe, Iran is gonna be a helluva a tougher fight than Iraq. Also the U.S.'s diplomatic reputation is at an all time low as it's relationships with many of it's allies. So the answer to the question is not a definitive "NO".
And Finti, that's why I didn't know, cause I hate the Beegee's and I have all my teeth, thanks for the info though. 👆
Originally posted by KharmaDog
Ushgarak, the question wasn't "Can the U.S. beat Iran in a War",? It was "Could the possible invasion of iran be america's downfall?"America's financial assets are not unlimited, actually they are starting to stress pretty good. The Military is spread pretty thin also, and contrary to what many believe, Iran is gonna be a helluva a tougher fight than Iraq. Also the U.S.'s diplomatic reputation is at an all time low as it's relationships with many of it's allies. So the answer to the question is not a definitive "NO".
I answered that question. I said, and firmly believe (as does anyone with a good grasp of the facts) that the resources of the US are more than enough to do this without difficulty.
Iran won't be that much more tough, I dunno why people think that- they couldn't even beat Iraq. The US relations will, frankly, not be much further affected by such action. The people that would hate them for it already do. And money? They have to spare, big time.
Sorry, if you think the US cannot do it, you are way wrong. They could if they wanted to.
I have to agree with Ush on this...
Who's going to do anything about it?
Iran....a tough fight? Iraq was overrun in 8 days, with less than 100 American casualties.
What is Iran going to do against the American Navy and Air Force? The greater the opposition, the more bombs the US will drop. The "shock and awe" you saw in Iraq would be a small taste of what COULD be instore for a nation that tried serious opposition.
Obviously allies could stand against the US and tell them that what they are doing is wrong....but who would be the first to make that stand?
America has the ability to be a big bully..and most countries won't stand up against them because after they kill thousands of innocents....they just shrug their shoulders and say "but we liberated them." *does Bush confused face*
Originally posted by dean7879
iran is twice the size of iraq...have u bothered readin the link?
What the hell does that matter? Size doesn't magically make it better. It's overall ability to seriously resist the US is sitll non-existant!
And if they are serious about it, they'll have all the info they need. They'll be working on it long in advance of any declaration.
Iran....a tough fight? Iraq was overrun in 8 days, with less than 100 American casualties.then tell me why they do the death toll keep rising if they have such a bloody control of the situation
What is Iran going to do against the American Navy and Air Force? The greater the opposition, the more bombs the US will drop. The "shock and awe" you saw in Iraq would be a small taste of what COULD be instore for a nation that tried serious opposition.US cant do it alone, they need suport and those few who still suported the Iraqi war will not support a new war in the region. Why? because of the stability of the middle east aint stable at all and two many sparks might engulf the entire region into war.
America has the ability to be a big bully..and most countries won't stand up against them because after they kill thousands of innocents....they just shrug their shoulders and say "but we liberated them." *does Bush confused face*America is just a bully towrds land who hasnt got a great military defence
look, we are all missing the real issue, and that is CONTAINING iran should we occupy it. its not possible without pulling our troops out of iraq. no way in hell can we occupy both iran and iraq and keep any reasonable order. shit we cant even keep order in iraq now.
so yeah, i agree with link and ush that should the u.s. invade, the iranian military will get squashed. thats obvious