"It only gets more complicated and interesting if N. Korea or China decides to pull a stunt in that part of the world while we deal with Iran."
Do you sacrifice Taiwan for Iran?
Nothing needs to be sacrificed, necessarily. It just gets more complicated with logistics and resources and ups the ante a great deal.
"It only gets more complicated and interesting if N. Korea or China decides to pull a stunt in that part of the world while we deal with Iran."
Do you sacrifice Taiwan for Iran? "
Sadly, I think, yes. Iran is entirely too dangerous to be left alone. We have to confront them or within a few years, they will be dropping nuclear weapons on our cities.
Yes.
No need. The threat of unleashing Japan might keep them in check. Just need to convince Japan that pre-emption is self-defense.