Originally posted by TSOM87
Remember Iran is surrounded by America and the UK on land and at sea! They would be mental to start anything!
Actually they are surrounded by Britan, France, Germany, India, U.S., Canada, Turkey, Russia, and China at this point. They are just fighting pirates right now, but they are all in quite a handy position if anything were to happen.
As for Iran trying something stupid, I honestly do not think it will happen. They are trying very hard to be seen as a big dog over there. Sure, I bet they are hoping for an excuse. I dont think Israel will give them one though. That's not to say a soldier wont though.
As for comparing navies and militaries....I dont think we can do that yet. Everyone is assuming that we still have the same things. A lot of things have been invented since then. We dont know what we have yet. The fact that we are sitting back calmly, tells me we got something though. I mean, the coolest jet I thought we had was the stealth. Its totaly wicked, love that thing, but still want to crap my pants when it flies over my house. Anyway, they have phased them out. No longer being built. They dont do that until there is something else to replace it. No word on that though. So, I betting we have some pretty cool stuff that they are just waiting to use. Let them have more of the same. More of the same doesn't worry me.
edit to add i hope i get called back up and get some close in action..
even a man with one foot could out gun these toy soldiers.... 
