[BurkeanCyclist]

Iran isn't an Arab nation.

[gjenkins]

"Iran isn't an Arab nation."

Realy? Ya learn something new everyday. Could you explain further?

[rumrunner]

Kevin Tibble used the term "Arab Coalition", not me. He probably meant "radical islamic shia states", "radical islamic sunni states", essentially the entire mideast excepting that lone democratic state known as Israel, opposes US action. I wonder when we start some sort of offensive against bin laden and his network (which by definition encompasses the Taliban), what the reactions of these nations are going to be. Except perhaps for Jordan, there are no trustworthy Islamic states. None. If the US has to go it alone so be it. The only thing that matters is the survival of our nation.

[cookcounty]

Iran isn't an Arab nation.

Correct. Iranians are Persians. Their language is Farsi. Makes you wonder about how smart you have to be to be an MSNBC reporter.

[JAWs]

Iran may not be ethnically Arabic, but they have the mindset of much of the Arab World (much like Pakistan).

[Jack of Diamonds]

neither is Afganistan.

[lynn madison]

Iran isn't an Arab nation.

True, but as of 1999 it was the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism. So, while it's not accurate to say they're Arabs, they do sponsor terrorists, and those in power there do hate us "disgusting" Americans. Wouldn't it be "racist" to single out only Arabs in our retaliation :)

[jonatron]

Iran isn't an Arab nation.

True. ...then dare to do the politically uncorrect and call it an islamic coalition.

[wny]

Persians.