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Originally Posted by StuartD
Yes, and more likely to hate the country that sent in the 2 carriers... and more likely to hate the nearby country even more for having these outsiders interfere where they don't belong.
Seriously, if they are intimidated enough not to act... then 1 carrier is all that is needed. If they're not intimidated enough, than 2 carriers won't change anything except to raise tensions.
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your arguements wrongly assume that if the US did nothing, relations with Iran would improve. the simple fact of the matter is that Iran has told the entire western world to fuck off, made endless threats, continues to pursue a nuclear program in spite of strong international condemnation.
its not like they are just reaching out for a hug. the problem is there.. the problem is real.. no one is doing anything about it. even if you dislike the US, their actions, Bush or anything else, that doesn't make Iran, their policies, their open defiance and thier threats go away.