[GarySpFc]

Unfortunately, the nuke option is the ONLY option with Iran, because that rogue state is led by a pack of maniacs who desperately need an international b!tch-slapping and the humiliation that follows. They think they're so invincible that their sh*t doesn't stink.

I tend to agree, but there is something you are missing. Unfortunately, the fallout would contaminate a large portion of Pakistan and India.

[mkjessup]

I tend to agree, but there is something you are missing. Unfortunately, the fallout would contaminate a large portion of Pakistan and India.

They would need to take cover for a minimum of 2 weeks, possibly 3 to 4, until the worst of the fallout decayed.

If we nuke Iran, Pakistan and India will just have to bite the bullet. Let 'em build fallout shelters, it was good enough for America in the 50's and 60's, it's good enough for them.

If Iran gets a nuke operational, you can bet the rent they won't be worrying about any residual effects on their neighbors. If anything, U.S. nukes are "cleaner" than the dirty sort of weapon likely to come out of Tehran.

Bottom line: areas receiving fallout depend largly upon wind patterns on the day of detonation. Some areas will be lucky, others not quite so.