[r9etb]

Iran is unhappy we are operating so close to their borders. Too bad.

Look at it from their perspective. They've got their own internal unrest to worry about, and a lot of Iranians may well be looking across the border wondering whether we might help them out, too.

Not to mention that W named Iran as one of the Axis of Evil -- and Iraq is living proof of what happens to Axis-dwellers. They'd probably be uncomfortable having a potential invasion force poised on their borders.

And, come to think of it, a look at the map (caution: big) shows that Iran has reason to be worried about that. We're in Iraq with big forces on the west, and Afghanistan with big forces on the east. They cannot avoid the conclusion that they're caught in a vise -- and I can't avoid it, either.

[prairiebreeze]

I have a bit of a tough time getting all worked up with concern about the Iranians feeling like they are caught in a vise. If there's nothing they're doing wrong, then there's no problem.

If they are being Axis of Evil players though, perhaps a little discomfort of finding themselves betwixt and between isn't all that bad. My opinion.

Prairie

[null and void]

Look at it from their perspective. They've got their own internal unrest to worry about, and a lot of Iranians may well be looking across the border wondering whether we might help them out, too.

Not to mention that W named Iran as one of the Axis of Evil -- and Iraq is living proof of what happens to Axis-dwellers. They'd probably be uncomfortable having a potential invasion force poised on their borders.

Welllll, as long as we are in the neighborhood, anyway....