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Originally Posted by buzzy
Can you blame the Iranians for wanting to advance their weaponary when they are weekly threatened by not only Israel but the USA also of a blitz on their country. Regardless what Ahmadinejad said about wiping the Israeli regime off the map, it dosen't add up to the countless times that the USA and Israel have threatened it.
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Of course I don't blame the Iranians for wanting to have nuclear weapons and long range missile delivery systems. It would vastly increase their power in the region and their bargaining power worldwide. At the same time I don't blame the US, the Israelis and the Saudis from wanting to stop them. The US is fighting a proxy war with Iran in Iraq as we speak. The Israelis have been fighting a proxy war with Iran (through Hezbollah, Hamas and Islamic Jihad) for a very long time. The Saudi leadership fears Iranian and Shia domination in the region. They all have very good reasons to fear Iran going nuclear.
Like many conflicts there are many sides and many interested parties. As an American I support the US and Israel in this conflict. You support Iran, Syria, Hezbollah, etc. along with many others who feel the same. Obviously Iran going nuclear will be a huge victory (both politically and strategically) for militant Islam while at the same time represent a huge setback for the Western interests which are are battling against it. Neither side has a monopoly on righteousness. In a battle for survival people must pick sides. I know what side I am on. You know what side you are on.