JustWonders wrote:Steppenwolf - it's not just "us". Do you seriously think that if Iran pursues the path of obtaining nukes, they don't know they'll be the #1 target of both the US AND the Mossad?
The Mossad? Do you think Israeli intelligence can deter Iran with threats of assassinations, or what exactly will the Mossad do? They have enough trouble in their own country. Perhaps we should have left Iraq to the Mossad if they so easily fulfill the role of deterrents-extraordinaire.
Being the #1 target of overstretched powers is not a fantastic deterrent, no matter how you slice it. We spent our load prematurely. Military invasions have opportunity costsÂ…