Secular Israel must insist to exist. Once awakened spiritually they will confess their offence to GOD (rejecting Messiah Jesus) and the real New Age will begin: HE will return ! Read Hosea 5. 14-15 and 6.1-3. 2 days = 2000 years. 3rd day begins soon . As Bob Dylan said, R U ready ? Get ready !

Terry, Kuwait,

Christ in the TEMPLE turned over their stalls, because they used the place of prayer to make money. The only thing they have ever been interested in is money, Goldstine what does it mean? Goldburg. The love of money is the source of all evil. The Israelis can take their rubbish to the Americans.

Daphne Kenward, Cambridge, UK

The BRITISH are the chosen people but they have turned their back on their faith, hence the suffering. READ your BIBLE it says out of a small Nation will become a bigger NATION that Nation is USA & CANADA they will be blessed beyond all blessing. OUT of the UK, USA became a SUPER POWER.

Daphne Kenward, Cambridge, UK

People needs to learn their BIBLICAL history and stop allowing Israel that took the BRITISH people to give them a land, to fool them Israel will never be a NATION. And that is how you know who the lost |TRIBE of ISRAEL is, it is not the people who live there now.

Daphne Kenward, Cambridge, UK

Having worked out with members of the Jewish Defense League who had been in the Six Day War in 1967 in Philly in the '70's at the Jewish Y, all I can say is, good luck to the Iranians, they're gonna need it. Isrealis don't take crap from anybody. Go Isreal! And by the way, I'm Irish.

Jeff, Dearborn, United States

Does anyone else remember the Cuban missle crisis---and is there aany relationship? It just came to mind as I read this.

kate moore, manhattan, usa

To all who advocate hatred of the Jewish people, through whom the Messiah came:
God declares in Genesis 12:2-3 "I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:  and I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee".

James H. Adams III, Ft. Lauderdale, USA

Has anyone given the thought that if Iran does have nukes and if they really hated Israel they would've launched already? Strike upon your enemies before they strike you. So what's the delay? My guess is there aren't any nukes in Iran just like there weren't any nukes in Iraq.

Wolfgang, Liverpool, UK

Looks like Pastor Hagee sent his army online, again.

Anyone notice all those chanting for war on this forum are Christians. Just like they chanted for war in Iraq. Like they applaud the deaths of Palestinians.

And they call thier God the Prince of Peace... Anyone figure that one out yet?

Jack Harris, Detroit, USA

The whole middle east including Israel should be nuclear weapons free and all stolen lands returned.

A.Galland, Toronto, Canada

The funniest thing on this forum is the nutso Americans who prattle on about 'god'.

Nuts. Just nuts.

The Bible is a book of fairy tales, but far be it from me to bother ya'll with reality,

Rudolph, Vancouver, Canada

Never again!

Zippy, Corvallis, OR,

Israel had 150 nukes when Jimmy Carter was in power, how many do they have today who knows? Iran has zero nukes, but someday they may have a nuke so we ought to destroy them now.

Marc Villa, houston, U.S.

The US is the ONLY country in the world in which the biggest business is creating wars and killing people. When will these murderers stop? Vietnam, Korea, Iraq, Africa, Now it is Iran.
Are americans brain dead? or insane?

Ketayun, Mumbai, India

Best solution: let Israel do what it wants, on it's own. US should pull back and wait instead of getting sucked into yet another major conflict by the Zionists. Give them money and let them defend themselves on their own. If they're "the chosen people" as so many people seem to think, they'll be ok.

Rick, Montreal,

Iran is a small and relatively insignificant country, and it can not and will not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. Israel and the United States will see to that, with the approval of the Saudis and Packistan, who also don't want an overly armed Iran.

Hobart, Santa Clara, California, USA

America is a falling empire nothing can stop there empire from crumbling not even a war with Iran. American people are waking up they realize Israel is the reason for crumbling power 2 wars right now for israel and maybe another 2. every empire hated the jews because they had to much power

mike honcho, new york, usa

Oh Crap!!During Reagan's first term,the TV Preachers that took over the GOP did their best to convince him to start Armageddon!!
Then they briefly tried to during Operation Desert Storm underr Bush the Elder's first term!!
Now theyr'e trying to convince Bush the Younger to start it!!

John T.Patterson, Mansfield,Texas, USA

iran cant shut down the straight. israel has never attacked a country who hasnt shown aggresion to it 1st. iran has declared Israel unfit to live. Iran must not have nukes, period. we have, the US and Israel to destroy there military ability to harras Israel. It will be done, if Iran does not stop!!

ron, fairfiel, butler

First lesson: War is not nor should be fair least it become too easy.
Second lesson: The pacifist always becomes the slave of the aggressor unless the pacifist has an aggressive friend.
Third lesson: History is of conquests and fending off those who would remove freedom.

DanB, OKC, USA

If the Jews would return to God, (not the one in the Talmud, the REAL God), things wouldn't have gone this far.

Chris, Columbus, USA

This indeed is the tower of babel!

MS, San Diego, USA

It seems that Iran wants to back Israel into a corner, almost forcing them to attack Iran. I love seeing that Iran has so much more might than Israel, and I think it's funny that in the Bible, Israel is God's chosen country. God seems to enjoy working with the odds stacked against Him. David/Goliath

John, San Diego, CA, USA

When Christ was alive where was the Palestinians living? During Roman times when they controled Jerusalem, and the High Priests Christ claimed he was king of the Jews, who was it that turned Christ over to be killed? for money & power.The same as they do today kill Palestinians for money & power.

Daphne Kenward, Cambridge, UK

The Isralis are hell bent on starting a WAR with Iran, the same Isralis was responsible for the false information which claimed Iraq had WMD. They do not want a stable middle east what they want is their hands on The OIL rich areas, the Muslims want Jerusalem for their capital. & Israel wants MONEY.

Daphne Kenward, Cambridge, UK

Of course they have thought of that. A blockade of oil would be an act of war, and Iran would not be capable of blocking the strait of Hormuz. There are aircraft carriers already waiting. Today the Admiral of the US Navy said they would not allow Iran to block the strait.

nat, LA,

Clarification for Susan, Memphis, USA:

Susan, if you don't think there are prophecies in God's Word regarding the Jews return to the Land of Israel, which He gave them, I suggest you read :

Jeremiah ch.23
Ezekiel ch.39
Acts.1:6
Romans ch.11,
and most importantly, Genesis 13, verse 4!

James H. Adams III, Ft. Lauderdale, USA

Israel has threatened Iran with destruction countless times. We all know what happens to a country WITHOUT nukes that Israel see as a threat (IRAQ). Who can blame Iran for wanting to get nuclear weapons. How about we start by removing Israel's nukes from the region that way everyone can play fair.

Alex, Los Angeles, USA

Has anyone who has already posted an opinion ever thought that if the US attacked Iran, all Iran has to do is close off the Strait of Hormuz? Oil prices will then rocket into the stratosphere and the West is headed for the Mother of all Depressions. Hadn't thought of that, had you?

Jennifer, Sydney, Australia

Anyone who believes that Bible is the answer is stupid. There no such thing as "chosen people", it is a Jewish invention. Many states developed nuclear weapons, Iran has the rights to do the same. US has to borrow money to fight the wars, it's a shame. Who got USA into 2 unnecessary wars?

Wes, Cuiaba,

The result of a US and/or Isreal attack on Iran will be instant $400-500 barrel oil and massive casualties in Iran, Iraq, and Isreal. Within days companies will close across the globe, workers will riot in search of food, and a nuclear warhead will be dropped on Tehran. After that...doesn't matter.

Len, Florida, US

Friends:

Why is it that nobody asks for a peace treaty in the region? Is it so bad to have one?

Otto, S. Paulo, Brazil

what i am taking away from all of this is (by and large) a tremendous misunderstanding of Bible Prophecy. If I may do so, I suggest that those who want to know more go to Amazon or Barnes and Noble and purchase "Escape the Global Storm: A personal guarantee from the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

Bob , Hartford, USA

Man, those Christian-Zionists really have their heads screwed-on backwards......especially with their misguided unconditional support for the apartheid "state" (not kingdom) of Israel....

Mike, Detroit, USA

They [US & Izrael] want to attack us because we do not have nuclear weapons.
-Abdul Ali, Tehran, Iran

No, its because your country is being run by a lunatic who constantly threatens to wipe Israel off the map. In that sense, it would be logical to PREVENT Iran from having nukes.

Evan, Cleveland , USA

Israel can't afford to squander what it's not prepared to pay. There are too many hands in this pot. Someone needs to notice the water is boiling and step back...before we're all thrown in the couldron.

Paul
Perkasie, PA

Paul, Perkasie, USA

There is also NO chosen people. According to Christ, God loves all equally. Belief that one group is chosen above another is not Christian.
-Susan, Memphis, USA

A) Do you expect Israelis to ask themselves "what would Christ do."

B) If the second sentence is true, why the Crusades?

Evan, Cleveland , USA

Note the antiIranian cheerleaders' usual "logic" is little more
than radical theistic hysterics. You can't miss the irony.

I wouldn't blame the Iranians for disarming the Israeli regimes' illicit stockpiles of nuke WMD. They wiped Palestine off the map. King David Hotel, Lavon affair anyone?

Scott, Florida, USA

Your desert mythology of thousands of years passed should be abandoned before they causes even more harm. It takes away the blame from real humans, forsaking the reality of cause and effect and replacing it with fanatical prophecies. If Israel and Iran go to war, we're all in trouble.

Tom, Washington, DC, USA

May God give the US / Israel the wisdom/courage to do what is right! Everyone needs to be prepared in the days ahead!IThessalonians 4:16 - For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first

Vickie, Carlsbad , USA

There is NO prophecy in the bible stating the jews will return to Israel and recapture Jerusalem!
There is also NO chosen people. According to Christ, God loves all equally. Belief that one group is chosen above another is not Christian.
If Israel attacks Iran, it deserves whatever Iran dishes out

Susan, Memphis, USA

Harry,

Your logic from top to bottom is poorly thought out. Given that you incorrectly spelled "breaks" as well, I give you a two on your reasoning abilities.

Barry, Toronto, Canada

Sorry, but the khazars now living in israel are not israelites. As for nuclear weaponry, why is israel allowed to have this and no one else in the region? Oh, I must have forgotten, israel does not have them...

Jason Bjornsson, NYC, USA

In response to Simon, Brighton, UK:

God's Word in the Bible has already prophesied things to come, a lot of which history proves has been fulfilled. One of the greatest of these fulfilled prophecies was the return of the Jews to their Land that God gave them, and their recapture of Jerusalem.

James H. Adams III, Ft. Lauderdale, USA

After a century of saving the world from itself, the USA is going down, The only thing good about this senario is that all the envious Europ peons that hate us so will quickly return to their age old avocation of turning old ruins into new ruins, and I will happily watch the event on TV.

Hitlery Clintler, Denver, USA

“Chosen”? All people are = in God‘s eyes. Historically, Islam has protected Judaism from Christianity, which protects it from Islam today. After Israel’s defeat in 2006 by Lebanon... in 20 years? US helped France in WWII, but France “freed” the Colonies. Israel brakes all U.N Laws, I hear terrorism?

Harry, Washington, DC, USA

Stop stealing technology from Israel if you refuse to defend Israel against the arab terrorists

Kim, Portland,

Chaim Weizmann said in 1936 ;for the Jews the world is divide to two parts ,the one part is countries that want to expel and murder them and the other part is countries that don't give them permission to enter to their territories.

Nicolas De Carlo, Paris, France

Just read Ezekiel 38 and 39. Then read your websites and newspapers. Frightening!!

Dick Roop, Henderson, America

Stop lying about what the bible and read it for once! The Bible said the Holy Land was a CONDITIONAL grant to the Israelites, provided that they kept G-d's laws. Read Leviticus and Deuteronomy for proof. It also states if G-d's laws aren't kept, then the land will vomit the Israelites out.

A. Magnus, USA,

Way to go Israel. Just what we need....to fight another of your wars. Thanx a lot

ROBERT, SAN ANTONIO , Texas

TO all american friends , please run a google search on "Mohammed Mosaddeq" who was a prime minister in Iran- democratically elected- THEN OVERTURNED BY A COUP BY an intelligence agency of a country that claims to be the champion of democracy : THE USA.
that's why iranian people do not trust the US

Mohamed Fouad, Cape Town, South Africa

Let's not forget that, prior to the attack on Iraq, it was predicted by Cheney and cohorts that the citizens of Iraq would "greet us as liberators."

As for the religous zealots, cocksure in your Isreal's 'religous body armour,' remeber, the bible also says the sun revolves around the earth.

Jeff Breuer, Madioson, WI, USA

Why cant we all just get along......the train has already left the station...whatever the powers have decided will happen...question is what have they decided?

Some of these posts are like reading a fairytale book, any old excuse for a war i suppose

C Kroustis, London, UK

Holy Land belongs to Yisraelis forever. That's what Bible says over and over. Arabs are lying about it and people fail for that lie. Herusalem is not mentioned, even one time, in quran. Here is what even Quran says. Sura 5.19.21 says that their allah has ordained Holy Land for Children of Yisrael.

ranjan, la,

zionists are among us, forever. what has been created has been leaked but not stopped.

niel, margate , united kingdom

Unbelievable, even though the Islamic Republic of Iran hasn't got Nukes (yet) there still trying to start WW3.
Peter of Manchester, the liberal Muslim sympathisers stepped in and guess who claimed victory in regards to Hezbollah. You should take note of what Winston Churchill said about Islam!

John, Salford, England

Peter said "Now, the Muslim Holy Book Koran says God gave it to Mohammed. Who is right?"

As the Koran has taken so much from the Christan & Jewish bibles plus written much later I'd say the Christan bible is correct

John, Manchester, England

I beg to differ with Danielle. Indeed, God at first did gave Israel to Jews, but Jesus said the Almighty changed His mind after they disboyed His Commandment. Now, the Muslim Holy Book Koran says God gave it to Mohammed. Who is right? Israel cannot defeat Iran; it could not even beat Hezbollah.

Peter, Manchester, Britain

Israel is just a tiny piece of land on this earth. But, the most important spot on the globe because God gave this land to the Jewish people in the old Testament. And he said, "those that love Israel, I will Bless. And those that hate Israel, I will hate." It wouldn't be wise to anger God.

Danielle T., Alpine, USA

Israel should just get it over with and knock out Iran. oil will jump and then fall back, since oil consumption has fallen sice 2003 from ongoing price increases which drove lower income out of automobiles yrs ago.economies ave tanked for 3 or more yrs all over the globe.while opec had oil prices artificially jacked up with oil darivates for yrs.

Beverly Bienvenu , Kenner La., U.S.

Israel should just do what must be done..oil will spike but then drop like a rock.

Beverly Bienvenu , Kenner, La., U.S.

If Bush is allowed to act for the third time on his paranoid fantasy - which conceals both his greed for oil and his millennial aspirations (mirroring Ahmadinejad's), we'll all be in big trouble. His administration is stirring all this up "because it can" and to stave off imminent economic collapse.

Julia Iskandar, London, England

Most people don't see the real problem of who is behind this whole mess. Perhaps all should get informed on who the ''Big money makers are" who stand to make the most money from this new War. What about the International Centeral Banks and the Federal Reserve Bank. Look them up on YouTube.com WOW

seeval222, Alaska, USA

Genesis 16:11,12"...Behold, thou (Hagar) art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael...And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man’s hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren." - That about says it, I think.

eld jr, Topsham, USA

Serve your own country before you serve another one

Davis, Muncie, USA

We are all created equal, if one believes differently, that is their choice (but consider the source and do some ancient research). Neo-Nazism may have false flags to inflame the public to react to their passion but now it is time to wake up. Peace and love is immortal; war and chaos dies souless.

Marilyn, Oklahoma City, USA

I am sick of hearing about "God's Chosen People" as some pretext to start another major war. Matter of fact I am fed up with whole damn middle east...I am at the point I could care less if they blow themselves all to oblivion. We, the USA, has dumped hundreds of billions in those countries...

DahktaD, Park City, USA

In reponse to Jerry Dayton,the things people do in God's name has blighted the human race for centuries.
Just because you belive that you have God on your side does not make you right.This has nothing to do with God and everything to do with the ongoing power stuggle in the Middle East.

Simon, Brighton, UK

As has been well documented by archeological discoveries over the years, and countless writings from people who had nothing to gain from their reports, the Land of Israel has belonged to the Jewish people for over 3 thousand years.
Those who seek to deny this are deceiving themselves.
James Adams

James H. Adams III, Ft. Lauderdale, USA

Isreal hits Iran's nuclear installations. The job is done correctly!

Iran tries to close the Straights of Harmuze. They might try for may be a day. The US Navy & Air Force obilterates Iran's military installations and ability to cause problems at sea.

Iranians rise up , take out government

W D, Valley of the Sun, USA

Iran has threatened to wipe out Israel, repeatedly, with nukes. They are racing towards nukes. Iran denies and celebrates at the same time the Holocaust.

Israel will have to strike first to survive. While others criticize.

Jim Rockford, Irvine, USA

I am sorry my above comments is addressed to Saginaw's Dean.Dean post follows Mr.Schafer who is intelligent person and talk facts.

Ahmed, seattle, USA

Even though Iran is not developing nuclear weapons, I hope they do as this would make the Israelis scurry back home to Europe, US etc and no more racist Israel. Shalom.

Phil Ishmael, Liverpool, England

Judaism forbids a Jewish state, so the Zionist state of Israel is NOT a "Jewish" state. Jesus Christ warned us about these "Jews who are not Jews". The Zionists did 9/11, and that fact is spreading like wild-fire through the USA military and police forces. Soon Israel will pay for its crimes!!

David , Portland, USA

Funny how the Europeans are so anti Israel and anti the USA while their own countries are being invaded by Muslims from within. Islamic neighborhoods in the UK and elsewhere in Europe are largely no-go areas for non-Muslims and yet they continue to be blinded by their fanatical support of Islam.

Paul, Bridgewater, USA

Israel has been a pain in the arse ever since after the dynosaurs, which never exixted according to their scewed up religion. Anything that removes them has to be good, because they have cause unending troublem since ever.
Most of the jews in the world live in the USA, why not live in Israel.

M Wilson, Bidache, france

Let see the price of gas go to 9.50 after Israel attacks.

W.Mark Clarke, Las Vegas, NV, USA

Actually, two rogue states in the world are treatening everybody with war, who doesn't bow to their will: Israel and the USA. The World KNOWS this - how high the pro-war-propaganda from Israel and the Bush-admin may ever fly. And we will hold the perpetrators responsible. The ICC is waiting for you.

Michael Schaefer, Cologne, Germany

Israel is God's chosen people. Iran is not. Some of you need to read "God's Word" the Bible its all fortold and coming together as predicted. Iran's end will come when they join forces with Russia to unite against Israel and lady's and gentlemen that time is almost here. Put your trust in Christ now

R. Dean, Saginaw,

I find quite humorous to read some of the comments from European countries. It seems at least a good number of people over there have forgotten that the US bailed them out twice in the last century. Perhaps they should rethink their position, or we may not be so inclined next time around.

Kevin, Gilmer, US

A person on this post actually thinks a "Russia and China" alliance would be better for the world than "USA & Israel."
Perhaps China, as they kill radicals Islamics when ever they rear their ugly heads on Chinese and, so I really can't argue that point. Russia can't even protect school children.

Deborah, Perris, USA

Can Israel or the US shoot down Iran's Sunburns which can reach US bases and fleets up to 350Km from launch point?

The SunBurn is a missile capable of nuclear, conventional or BioChem payload AND IT CANNOT BE EVADED, SHOT DOWN OR STOPPED.

Oh and Syria has these as well, and they ARE in range..

Ian Watson, Gillingham, United Kingdom

Uzi, Uzi, Uzi... Why don't the Israelis launch that "Ethno-Bomb" you said they had ten years ago?

But maybe now they have light sabers and phasers -- and warp drive! And they can telephort!

Scott, Los Angeles,, USA

Israel, set up because of world brutality towards Jews, has been attacked by many armies of the middle east in the past, with France all but wishing for their death. Its the only Dem. in the middle east and a UN state, and they are being threatened with destruction by mystics in Iran who defy the UN

William, atlanta, USA

Attack on Iran means at least 2.5+ million less barrels of oil for the world per day. Which means more than $200+ price for barrel of oil. Which means economic collapse.

There really isnt need to attack it... unless you want to end the world as we know it.

Eriti Äge, Tallinn, Estonia

(The threat of Ia tyrannical regime that oppresses it own people..)

Another Bush-bot buys the hype. Michael in case you haven't noticed, the U.S. gov is doing a pretty good job of oppressing its own people. Try flying somewhere if you don't believe it. Iran is no threat to U.S. or its master Israel

J Wilson, Houston, U.S.

why do americans feels that tyrany is any other than their own country. Iraq is not finised, The Taliban are still here. Iran will also survive.Look guys your days are almost over, your dollar is weak like your economy. next 10 years time God willing you will get bankrupt. and poor Israel.

David Barnes, London, England

I think Israel and US are pushing their luck. If they attack Iran (a third Islamic country) then expect 1.5 billion terrorists running around out of control. Thats one billion four hundred ninety-nine million nine hundred thousand more terrorists to deal with. I hope they've done their calculations.

John Brown, Oxford, United Kingdom

Randy, Houston, TX, USA
Arabs do not live in Iran. Why do Americans always get this wrong?

John Brown, Oxford, United Kingdom

Notice all these Arabs in Europe and the US mooching off civility while they spout support for Iran. Europe and the US is a better place and offers them free gifts and opportunties while Iran does nothing but waste money on nukes. So they REALLY don't love Iran or they would go home.

Randy, Houston, TX, USA

More destruction, again? As if there isn't sufficient suffering in the world.

Farrukh, Woking,

2 down and 2 to go. N. Korea is playing ball. Iraq is playing ball now that the dicatator is gone. That leaves Syria and Iran that are off on thier own war tangent. The world needs to get ready for life without Iranian tyranny. Just like we are used to life without Saddam.

Randy, Houston, TX, USA

The threat of Ia tyrannical regime that oppresses it own people and is the largest state sponsor of terror (Iran) acquiring nuclear weapons is unthinkable.

Michael M., Los Angeles, USA

I suspect this rising tension is all because of rising oil prices. Every nation has its right to go for nuclear power and so build power plants for economic development. In this prevailing circumstances and threat calls for attack every nation has a right for self defence.

Ali Hasni, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Why don't you write about "sabre-rattling" when Israel launches air strikes against nearby countries with which it is not at war, killing hundreds or thousands of their citizens, and when it makes carefully deniable statements about its many nuclear weapons? Has the UK any missiles pointing abroad??

Tom Welsh, Basingstoke,

It is the proclivity of some Mulsim Governments to sanction the destruction of civilian targets via suicide attacks in times of detente that sets them aside from existing nations with nuclear weapons.

R. Clarke, Calgary, Canada

does the US and Israel think that Iran is equivalent to iraq, whereby its people hate the government (it is not true). Iran has 70 million people and if they strike against iran's facilities and destroy some of it, can they destroy its people? infact iranian people will destroy the us army!!!

Daniel, edmonton, canada

If Israel of U.S attackas Iran, then she (iran) have A: right to defends his people and hit back any country goining the attack aginst iran and B: Iran must developping the nuks as soon as posibel.

hamid dafileh, luton, uk

To Reis Kash l would say, do not abandone the Republican
Party, McCain will make a far better President then Obama.
McCain is a war hero tested in the crucible of life at the head
of a robust party. Obama even if personally brave, is surrounded by Liberal-Left defeatist appeasers.

Roderick, Hampshire, England

Iran has zero nuclear WMD and will not surrender to threats to give up their legal rights to the fuel cycle and civilian power generation.

I drove past Natanz recently on my way to Tehran, and my impression is that they are ready to defend it and counter strike if Israel attacks them.

tarquinis, Seattle, USA

Good, if true and not just more propaganda.

Just what Israel would well deserve if she attacked Iran without just cause.

God, what a world when states can threaten to attack others for groundless suspicion.

1984.

JOHN CHUCKMAN, Toronto, Canada

all this is the result of our politicians stupidity and some of us letting them continue.one thing is clear and that is iran has never attacked another country whereas just take a look at Israel's history since it's inception.there has been continuous war and it never ends.israel is bad news.

ebbi britt, valencia, spain

They [US & Izrael] want to attack us because we do not have nuclear weapons. They will never attack Russia, China, or Pakistan. Iraq & Afghanistan were also attacked because they did not have weapons. If all M.E countries want to avoid military attacks they must start nuclear program very quickly.

Abdul Ali, Tehran, Iran

The beleif that a military strike against Iran could drive oil prices higher and provoke economic collapse is valid, but if the fears of the west are correct and Iran does build nuclear weapons, that too may cause a worse collapse if as feared they use them against Israel, and the US retaliates.

John Lewis, London, UK

In 1973, Kissinger and Nixon offered my city and others to the Soviet Union as a nuclear holocaust sacrifice for the sake of Israel by invoking a DEFCON 3 alert: nuclear bombs armed and planes up in the air. NEVER AGAIN ! Our unholy alliance with Israel must be broken and it must fend for itself.

Arik Silverman, Milwaukee, USA

The US controls the air space over Iraq and in reality over much of the middle east. An attack on Iran by Israeil is effectively an attack by the USA. There is no difference. So, is Iran a threat to any nuclear armed country. Absolutely not. Will Iran ever attach Israeil. Absolutely not.

Keyvan, Tehran, Iran

Iran can launch all the missles they want at Israel and it will not fall. They are Gods chosen people and he is on their side. This is just another sign that the coming of the Son of man is very near!

joey, dallas, USA

This is more than sabres waved at the enemey! It is time for Iran and Israel to be made to sit down together, shake hands and both say sorry.
The sense of unspeakable crimes against humanity lingers over them both.
The political and media rationalisation of the situation is an obstacle.

John Fielding, Yorkshire, UK

If Iran is not stopped - then once they have a nuke they can do what they like with the oil prices. ie: nuke +iran = $500/barrel overnight = end of civilization as we know it. Ahmadijad openly states he wants to create world crisis in order to bring the 12th Imam. West better wake up now!

Sam Green, Modi'in , Israel

Terry, Las Vegas, U.S
All arab/Islamic countries are on the verge of shifting their wealth/oil contracts to Asian countries, especially Russia & China. Russia & Chinese unity will counter balance the worlds biggest threat (US and Israel). Terry, enjoy your big burgers & SUV's while it lasts, buddy.

jayil, london, uk

striking Iranian Nuclear facility will only have one sure result - and that is Iran's leaderships immediate decision to move to the Nuclear Bomb Lane. who can blame them for that. This would be a grave mistake for the whole world - It will affect every one us badly and no one will benefit period.

hassan hoseinpour, Manchester, United Kingdom

"Iran's strategy is designed to provoke an Israeli response."

What a very selective memory you must have. Israel's recent military exercises were widely seen as practice against Iran. The USA has been saber rattling even more than usual. And you think Iran is the one doing the provoking? Madness

Shane, Indiana, USA

Israel has embarked numerous wars and has countless UN resolutions against them - who is the pariah state who has been involved in war crimes in the last 50 years? - it is not what you know its who you know. Iran on the other hand has not attacked another nation for over 300 years - I rest my case.

hassan hoseinpour, Manchester, United Kingdom

Wonderful thing religion. All these people of the book can't wait to blow each other to kingdom come. Are we atheists the only voice of sanity in the world? Is Israel =GOOD; Arabs = STINKY really the basis for running the world? Actually Iranians are not Arabs, but such is the right's knowledge.

martyn, calvia, spain

We cannot criticize Israel before criticizing Iran's leaders talking about the incoming extermination of Israel. And we cannot be relativists: Israel is a good and a pluralist democracy. To prefer the totalitarian Iran, that gives a lot of money to terror organizations, is not a wise act.

VITO, T.A,

"But mark this, in the last days perilous times shall come."
2 Timothy 3:1

Paul, Austin, USA

The United States should reduce their massive nuclear arsenal of missiles by using them on all Arab countries and turning them all into waste-land and then allow the Jewish People of Israel to go in and turn the waste-land into beautiful lusious gardens and lakes Israel =GOOD; Arabs = ROTTEN, STINKY

Terry, Las Vegas, United States

Israel's nuclear weapons programme is a threat to world peace. It must be stopped.

All the other nuclear states have already promised to abolish their nuclear arsenals through a good faith negotiation process. It must be started.

Nuclear war is never a solution.

Richard Cheeseman, Wellington, Aotearoa/NZ

Keep your hopes high, the end of the Evil state is in the horison, God who gave a land 3500 years ago and you disobeyed him and committed blood shed in his land & oppressed innocent people, will this time expose your hypocrisy and show you he is mightier & none you can do, keep diggiing your graves.

Momen, Sydney,

"Iran has the capacity to bring down the world economy" -- robert kelly

Dont forget Israel's secret weapon- "The holocaust card"
google it to learn more.

jayil, london, uk

Al (beunos aries): If Israel does not strike Iran first, Iran will strike Israel. (It is committed to obliterating Israel)_. America strikes back.

Oil $500/barrel overnight = End of civilization as we know it.

I'll pick Israel thanks - and the Arab states in the area will be grateful

Lenny, Los Angeles, USA

Iran's strategy is designed to provoke an Israeli response. Iran sponsors the most bloodthirsty terror gangs such as Hamas and Hezbollah. None of them want a Palestinian state:they want perpetual conflict and personal power.

Maureen Kelly, Belfast,

If Israel attacks Iran, oil prices will go up temporarily, and then come down again.

If Iran acquires nuclear capability, oil prices will go up permanently and the remaining Mid Eastern countries (Saudi, Egypt, Jordan) will begin acquiring nuclear capability as well - is that what we want?

I Stein, London, UK

Israel will not be taken down by anyone. The Jews were given the land of Israel from Almight God. No one in the world much less Iran has enough military might to overcome God's power. God promised to bring them back to their home land and once they were there to sustain them. Iran can't win

Jerry, Dayton, Tx, USA

Iran has the capacity to bring down the world economy by halting all shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has anti-ship missiles from Russia that are the best in the world. They're undetectable, zipping along at 2.5 times mach speed. America's fleet could wind up on the ocean floor.

robert kelly, ocala, usa

The number of missiles Iran can launch against Israeli nuclear facilities would be so overwhelming Israeli defenses could not stop them all no matter what kind of defense system they had.

The Middle East will be a ball of fire.

Israeli aggression must be stopped or we will have WWIII.

militiaman, Florida, usa

"Israel's nuclear heart" what a creative title. Israeils also have depleted uranium fingers, they spit cluster bombs, illegally occupy land where they live. All they do is war crimes. And they build fences to block movement of all peace-loving people. Oh yes and they rule America from their lobby.

Alex, Cardiff, UK

I am opposed to fighting. I teach my children that fighting is not the answer to anything. But, I also teach my children that sometimes in life we must fight, and if we do, fight with all that you have to leave a lasting impression on the ones that wish to harm you. Stop Iran NOW....Not tomorrow.

Kelley, Hamburg, United States of America

The US and Israel should hit Iran now. One reason many of us solid Republicans are not supporting Bush and McCain is that they are acting like Democrats and not like Republicans. I can not imagine Regan letting Iran get as far as it has.

I wish Israel well in this dangerous time.

Reis Kash

Reis Kash, Springfield, Oregon, USA

Israel strikes Iran = Oil $500/barrel overnight = End of civilization as we know it.

Simple as that.

Al, buenos aires, argentina

It would indeed be ironic if an Israel attack fails to do significant damage to the Iranian nuclear instalations and the subsequent Iranian counter attack results in damage to the Israeli nuclear installations.

Count Iblis, Amsterdam, Holland