[DoughtyOne]

I would suggest we launch an attack on the political and military leadership in Iran, then stand back and watch what the reformulation looks like. Repeat if necessary...

We should not enter Iran in force IMO, but any training camps and terrorist leaders we were aware of, should be taken out during the first series of strikes.

[Shadow44]

Well that’s different then. I don’t know how Iran would react, but at least it’s not the gungho “we can occupy the whole Middle East if we damn well have to” talk I’ve heard in some corners of the web.

[WorkerbeeCitizen]

We must also do likewise in Syria otherwise, the balance of power will just shift to Syria.

[upsdriver]

I agree with your assessment. There is supposedly an undercurrent of support for the west in Iran. Make tactical strikes to take out military targets to weaken the government, then sit back and see what develops. No ground troops may be necessary.

[reagan_fanatic]

I would suggest we launch an attack on the political and military leadership in Iran, then stand back and watch what the reformulation looks like. Repeat if necessary...

We should not enter Iran in force IMO, but any training camps and terrorist leaders we were aware of, should be taken out during the first series of strikes.

Agreed. Without substantial commitments from other major Western powers, I don't think it's wise to commence ground operations in Iran at this time due to our current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.