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2010-01-23 Afghanistan

Israel seeks more involvement in Afghan war

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Posted by Fred 2010-01-23 00:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top
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#1 If Israel expects to get into a fight with Iran, you would expect them to have a very large contingent on the ground in Afghanistan, for both infiltration and support activities, including eastern Iran pilot recovery.

Posted by Anonymoose 2010-01-23 06:36|| 2010-01-23 06:36|| Front Page Top

#2 Israel do not expects to get into a fight with Iran: either we leave them alone, or we wipe them out.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2010-01-23 07:21|| 2010-01-23 07:21|| Front Page Top

#3 Are they really having difficulty solving that dilemma?

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2010-01-23 08:44|| 2010-01-23 08:44|| Front Page Top

#4 g(r)omgoru: That is not a plan, because thinking isn't necessary. As such, *any* alternative plan will beat it. For example:

1) If Israel attacks Iran first, it will not want to initiate with nukes, because tactically they are better in reserve.

2) If Iran attacks Israel first, it doesn't mean the attack will be effective. However, it may very well draw in the US, against Iran, which is very desirable by Israel.

3) If Israel is to go whole hog against Iran, it will likely not be able to limit the attack to Iran, because even with a win, Israel will be somewhat weakened and vulnerable to attack from another country or organization.

4) Iran may not attack directly, but by proxy. This makes retaliation by Israel problematic.

5) The many unknown scenarios and players that could involve themselves, especially France and Russia.

Posted by Anonymoose 2010-01-23 10:39|| 2010-01-23 10:39|| Front Page Top

#5 As soon as I saw the headline I was sure the link would have a ".ir" country code.

Posted by xbalanke 2010-01-23 10:46|| 2010-01-23 10:46|| Front Page Top

#6 Indeed, xbalanke.

Posted by trailing wife 2010-01-23 13:18|| 2010-01-23 13:18|| Front Page Top

#7 Now, Moose, I didn't say that. What I said there will not be fighting. Not even "shock & awe" style fighting. Iran will just be reduced to harmlessness.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2010-01-23 14:17|| 2010-01-23 14:17|| Front Page Top

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