Originally Posted by Manga1

Not only is it true that Iran is surrounded, with US troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, but invading Iran would also contribute to the long term strategy of containing Russia. An invasion of Iran would give the US access to the Caspian Sea. Not only is there oil in the Caspian Sea, but it also gives naval access to Russia. So, the US (NATO) would now have access to Russia from both the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.

Everything that has been done since the 80's and the fall of the Berlin Wall has been part of this long term strategy. The civil war in Yugoslavia and the subsequent NATO attack, not only broke up a former Warsaw Pact military power, but it also gave countries like Bulgaria and Romania the courage to stand up to Russia and apply for NATO and EU membership. All this further weakened Russia and gave greater access to the Black Sea for NATO.

Will the US attack Iran? Yes, it is only a matter of time. Is it better to attack before Iran has nukes? Obviously yes. What is the only hope Iran has to avoid an invasion? Develop nukes. Will the US allow Iran to develop nukes? No, but even if they do, Israel won't, so either way war is innevitable.