[thoughtomator]

Only a fool or an ignoramus would believe in the possibility of a cold war with a nuclear Islamic state.

[varg]

The United States is developing a 'cold war'? More like the Iranian regime not responding and ignoring the legitimate concerns of the international community.

[b4its2late]

It might be cold to them right now, but I have a feeling it's gonna heat up sooner rather than later in order to head off any possibility of a cold war with these terrorists......

[monkeywrench]

"It would be a third way between trying to engage with the hard-line government there and attacking its nuclear facilities "

All these 'third way' clintonites need kicked to the curb.

[SIDENET]

New 'cold war' looms with Iran

I don't think so. This is probably wishful thinking on the author's part.

[stuartcr]

Cold wars are good for the economy.

[ClearCase_guy]

After all, it took 50 years for the Soviet Union to fall.

Only because the US listened to the Leftist traitors in the media and decided not to try and win. Then Reagan came in and said, "Here's my plan: we win, they lose."

And it was so.

[sono]

I'd say there's been a cold war with Iran since Nov 1979 ... Watch for it to go Hot ...

[jveritas]

There will be no cold war with Iran. Within 10 months there will be a massive air war against Iran that will last 4 to 6 weeks where we are not just going to destroy their nuclear facilities but the vast majority of their military infrastructure.

[Tokra]

The United States is developing the concept of a "cold war" with Iran.

Only if one considers a 750,000 degree Farenheit Teheran to be "cold".

[rahbert]

Cold war only exists when the parties fear nuclear war.

I am not convinced that the mullahs fear nuclear war, so
attempting MAD based policies with them is foolish, at the very least.

[isrul]

"However such a cold war might turn into a hot war if Washington decided this approach would not stop Iran from developing the technology needed for a nuclear bomb."

Does anyone (except brain dead diplomats) believe that Iran's goal is a nuclear bomb?

I think the diplomats will dither until Iran has it and then use that fact as a reason not to act. The only solution is Israel but it's not the Israel it used to be. so even action by Israel is not certain.

I fear all of the West will attempt to buy time. and I think this may be a catastrophic mistake.

[Maceman]

You can't fight a cold war against suicidal maniacs who are determined to see you dead at any cost.