High-ranking military experts say an attack would lead to world economic chaos, or even what Bush calls 'World War III.'
US Vice President Dick Cheney -- the power behind the throne, the eminence grise, the man with the (very) occasional grandfatherly smile -- is notorious for his propensity for secretiveness and behind-the-scenes manipulation. He's capable of anything, say friends as well as enemies. Given this reputation, it's no big surprise that Cheney has already asked for a backroom analysis of how a war with Iran might begin.
In the scenario concocted by Cheney's strategists, Washington's first step would be to convince Israel to fire missiles at Iran's uranium enrichment plant in Natanz. Tehran would retaliate with its own strike, providing the US with an excuse to attack military targets and nuclear facilities in Iran.
This information was leaked by an official close to the vice president. Cheney himself hasn't denied engaging in such war games. For years, in fact, he's been open about his opinion that an attack on Iran, a member of US President George W. Bush's "Axis of Evil," is inevitable.
Given these not-too-secret designs, Democrats and Republicans alike have wondered what to make of the still mysterious Israeli bombing run in Syria on Sept. 6. Was it part of an existing war plan? A test run, perhaps? For days after the attack, one question dominated conversation at Washington receptions: How great is the risk of war, really?
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Ted said...
I doubt we would invade Iran due to manpower shortages but an air attack is possible and probably going to happen. I am not sure if Israel attacked what the rest of the Arab world would do. Israel may find themselves in a big mess but I am sure the US would come to their aid without reguard that they started it, as always.
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White House Leak: Cheney's Plan for Iran Attack Starts With Israeli Missile Strike
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I doubt we would invade Iran due to manpower shortages but an air attack is possible and probably going to happen. I am not sure if Israel attacked what the rest of the Arab world would do. Israel may find themselves in a big mess but I am sure the US would come to their aid without reguard that they started it, as always.
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