as with many other posts here i believe that Irans resources don't belong to anyone but Iran. If America had any resources that world needed we would definately dictate who gets what, when, and for how much. I dont understand everyone here talking about 'omg iran has nukes,' guess what - many countries do and we are doing nothing about it. Who are we to dictate who can have these weapons? Basically we are saying if you are a 'good' country you can have nukes, but we get to decide what a good nation is. many people like to forget that the u.s. not only has weapons of mass destruction, but has USED them, but somehow thats ok because we are the 'good guys.'

Get used to it folks, with increasing demand and limited supply of natural resources, you are going to see more and more conflict between people to get those resources. To those who suggest that well Iran's oil is Iran's oil - how naive you are. Do you realize what shutting down 1/3 of the globes oil would do? I am sure those of you sitting in front of your computer, using high speed internet are unable to face the realities of how far your living standards would fall? I will admit I am selfish, unlike the fake moral brigade that always show up in these kinds of threads.

If Iran shuts down the oil supply, a 250 a barrel would be a bargain and wouldn't just usher a recession, it would bring about a severe depression and likely world war three.

Originally posted by SGTSECRET
as with many other posts here i believe that Irans resources don't belong to anyone but Iran. If America had any resources that world needed we would definately dictate who gets what, when, and for how much. I dont understand everyone here talking about 'omg iran has nukes,' guess what - many countries do and we are doing nothing about it. Who are we to dictate who can have these weapons? Basically we are saying if you are a 'good' country you can have nukes, but we get to decide what a good nation is. many people like to forget that the u.s. not only has weapons of mass destruction, but has USED them, but somehow thats ok because we are the 'good guys.'

It's pretty simple logic if you ask me...If they were our ally it wouldnt be a big deal, but since they are our enemy it is (makes sense to me, I wouldnt want my enemy to have a nuclear weapon)... We can dictate because we have the military to do so, and if someone wants to overthrow us, they can try...

Folks, just remember Star Trek. First came world war 3, then came peace on earth. I'd personally prefer we skip the whole world war 3 part.

Dear Iran, no one is buying your tough guy saber rattling. NO country could by themselves effectively block that port much less compare it to drinking water. The most you can hope for is a couple of hit and run attacks. It's dumb crap like this that scares my idiot friends here in America. You see most here don't realize that our news is just as censored as some of these countries we uh "liberated" and that you are just talking crap. They think you are really serious. Everyone should know you're not going to nuke Israel because the rest of the world including the Sunni Muslims would wipe you and your buddies off the map. Honestly, someone has to take the first real steps. Kicking out the IAEA inspectors and hiding facilities doesn't quite fit with the "just for peaceful enrichment". If instead of responding like a third grader trying to scare people with what his father or the cops are gonna do you should try cooperating. Then if that doesnt work then by all means...act like third graders.

love being ignored so completely on mt life imitating art comment on pg 3....

doesn't ANYONE find it eerie that there was a movie about this sort of thing only 28 years ago?

I don't think Iran's green/brown water Navy poses much of a threat, and is more bark than bite.

One has to know by now, it's only a matter of time before we're engaged in a conflict with them, probably sooner rather than later. It's a shame really, I'm just sick and tired of the whole planet.

Makes you wonder, why can't we just share?

We were Human before we was"American, British, iranian" etc. Why all the wars? Makes no sense to me and people that cry out for war, also make no sense for me. War doesn't do anything, there's nothing gained from war.

wake up.

I dont know about anyone else but I am SO tired of Iran and their "hard talk". I was watching the news today and they were showing their naval arsenal, it looked like something from the 1940's-1960's. Iran's like an annoying bug flying around before their squished.

This isn't the first time they've threatened this, and it probably won't be the last.

I doubt they would jeopardize their own country by cutting off 1/3rd of the worlds oil supply. It would hurt them as much as anyone else. Probably more. It's saber rattling, they will not (and I doubt they could) do this.