What happens if Israel attack Iran?

[PharmD]

T.gal, I apologize if I was overly aggressive. Iran is very dear to my heart so when iread things like this thread it is hard for me to not be emotional. I would rather not discuss this issue on a financial forum as that is not its place and just hope that everyone remains safe.

[Karen]

T.gal, I apologize if I was overly aggressive. Iran is very dear to my heart so when iread things like this thread it is hard for me to not be emotional. I would rather not discuss this issue on a financial forum as that is not its place and just hope that everyone remains safe.

I was very relieved to see your apology, PharmD, because I was appalled to see your original comment to Toronto.gal. Of course the situation in the Middle East has the potential to strongly influence the world economy; thus I see it as a perfectly legitimate topic on this forum. In any case, why would you think that you have a right to express your opinion, but TG does not? If you can't control your strong emotions on this subject, perhaps you are the one who should remove yourself from this thread.

[Toronto.gal]

T.gal, I apologize if I was overly aggressive. Iran is very dear to my heart so when iread things like this thread it is hard for me to not be emotional. I would rather not discuss this issue on a financial forum as that is not its place and just hope that everyone remains safe.

Thank you for the apology PharmD!.

I do indeed understand some of your comments & fears, but we are all worried regardless whether we have connections to the place or not [and I do happen to have many friends in the ME region as well]. However, that is no reason to stay silent on the current threat facing the world.

IMHO, I don't think that you should dismiss [daily] 'rhetoric' so lightly; sometimes rhetoric becomes reality [policies].

Also, not sure what you meant by saying that Khomeini was an 'extremely cautious' man, for if he were, Youcef Nadarkhani would not potentially be facing execution for [alleged] apostasy, not to mention the nuclear threat issues, or are we not to believe anything that is reported?. The man IMO, is not cautious, he is very rigid and a fanatic in fact, who bases his rulings and decisions purely on dangerous religious ideology, and those are not my own 'perceptions' as you have described them, but unfortunate realities, so that is no democracy in any sense of the word, though you are quite right, that the Iranian system is not the same as the Arab one.

And what about the unprecedented sanctions, why Iran has not backed down? Is this an 'extremely cautious' move in your view?

Even if you wanted to, you could not possibly 'paint too rosy of a picture of Iran'. Its arts/culture/language/music/rich history [present & past], has nothing to do with the subject being discussed.

I do agree with you however, that the IRI will eventually collapse, if it refuses to moderate; its economy is already in shatters due to global sanctions, plus there are many other political problems, so it can only get worse with time, unless something changes and fast. As for the reformist movement being damaged by a potential nuclear attack, I'm not so sure about that, in fact, it could have the opposite effect.

Karen: thanks for your comments/support.

[Belguy]

And imagine if the U.S. were to elect Santorum for President!! Then we would have leaders on both sides who feel that God is on their side. Religion is the cause of most wars.

[gimme_divies]

Religion is the cause of most wars.

No, religion is the front used to justify wars that are really all about resources and power and this particular case is no different.

[moneyisfornothing]

We know for sure that Larry is only thinking about oil prices soaring in such an event, which in turn would destabilize the rest of the economy.

I really rather not speculate about the aftermath, but we know well that China and Russia will be right behind Iran, just like they are supporting the terrorist Assad at present time.

As you mentioned before gibor, 2012 is not the same as 1981, when Israel successfully destroyed the Osiraq nuclear reactor in Iraq. Much has changed in 31 years, though unfortunately not for the better in that region.

well, the sabres rattled on oil and gold markets today.
never say never.
in case of an attack oil will spike at least 25 bux in the first hour.
as for Gibor's comments that things are different today , I completely disagree.
If the attack is necessary it will happen.

[moneyisfornothing]

Thank you for the apology PharmD!.

I do indeed understand some of your comments & fears, but we are all worried regardless whether we have connections to the place or not [and I do happen to have many friends in the ME region as well]. However, that is no reason to stay silent on the current threat facing the world.

IMHO, I don't think that you should dismiss [daily] 'rhetoric' so lightly; sometimes rhetoric becomes reality [policies].

Also, not sure what you meant by saying that Khomeini was an 'extremely cautious' man, for if he were, Youcef Nadarkhani would not potentially be facing execution for [alleged] apostasy, not to mention the nuclear threat issues, or are we not to believe anything that is reported?. The man IMO, is not cautious, he is very rigid and a fanatic in fact, who bases his rulings and decisions purely on dangerous religious ideology, and those are not my own 'perceptions' as you have described them, but unfortunate realities, so that is no democracy in any sense of the word, though you are quite right, that the Iranian system is not the same as the Arab one.

And what about the unprecedented sanctions, why Iran has not backed down? Is this an 'extremely cautious' move in your view?

Even if you wanted to, you could not possibly 'paint too rosy of a picture of Iran'. Its arts/culture/language/music/rich history [present & past], has nothing to do with the subject being discussed.

I do agree with you however, that the IRI will eventually collapse, if it refuses to moderate; its economy is already in shatters due to global sanctions, plus there are many other political problems, so it can only get worse with time, unless something changes and fast. As for the reformist movement being damaged by a potential nuclear attack, I'm not so sure about that, in fact, it could have the opposite effect.

Karen: thanks for your comments/support.

hmmmm

as usual very polite .
been reading ur posts and they are very interesting.
I think you forgot to mention to PharmD that the rulers of Iran denied the holocaust and also want the Israeli Annihilation.
Basically we call it the Armageddon, where Israel will have no option but to deploy their nukes.But anyway lets get back to trading right?