Looking back on the post I agree it was a bit vague. But I have to say I still believe those we are talking about have had enough and will seek to achieve a diplomatic solution to Iran through back channels. The possibilities that it could have on the markets are too dire to be allowed to move forward unchecked. I would say most likely something of the order in North Korea but the differences are large enough between the two nations (prior humanitarian and food supports to NK from our government that Iran did not enjoy as one example) that it may be something else. That being said, I see Iran coming out of this with some form of nuclear capibilities (borderline peaceful/military). Which begs the question does the US government allow the Iraqi government to eventually achieve the same standard? Secondly if Iraq is truly a sovereign nation as US officials claim will it really be any of our business?
Should Iran be "allowed" to have some kind of nuclear capabilities, Saudi Arabia, Qatar (sp?), the United Arab Emmerits, Kuwait, will all want to go nuclear as well. They are all sacred of Iran and the Mullahs.
It really isn't up to just the USA. The BIG BOYS in the nuke club, all think that they should have a world or three about who else has them too. Remember the "noise" about India and Pakistan, when each got nukes?