[Alberta's Child]

Answer the question . . . under what formal agreement does the U.S. have any obligation to rise to Israel's defense against Iran?

Without such an agreement in place, Israel doesn't even qualify as an "ally" of the United States from a diplomatic standpoint.

And "President Bush thinks it's a good idea" does not mean the U.S. has any obligation to defend Israel, either.

[MARKUSPRIME]

The US has always been Israels ally and will continue to be. I dont know why you are against this. The only conclusion I can make is because you are either a muslim,ex-canadian, or Buchanite. Seriously what do you think is wrong with supporting Israel?

[Iscool]

Answer the question . . . under what formal agreement does the U.S. have any obligation to rise to Israel's defense against Iran?

It's called the Bible...And it's not a wise choice to tick off the head Mediator...

[AmishDude]

The US can and should defend many peaceful nations without whom they have a formal treaty. India, for example.

But more than that (and I hope you can agree with this) Iran attacking Israel would be put in the category of "bad thing". You do agree with that, right?

Don't be a Patsie, but if you are, consider that there might be Palestinians who might die as collateral damage.