Let me add something, More than Iraq, Iran, Syria and North Korea (alone), biggest pontential threats to US are China and Russia. And this the sole reason why US is in Middle East. My point is US need playgroud (Afganisthan and Iraq) to tackle with these threats not just militarily but economically as well. Control over Aghanisthan and Iraq is merely for logistic purpose, if US happen to attack on Iran. Ek tir se teen sikar bhane justai, US, in worst case scenario, is diverting possible attack in its main land, Secondly US somehow wants to take control over scarced enery source, that may forced China to remain senile, being China world third largest consumer of natural gas and Iran is the biggest suppliers to China. Finally, US wants to penalize Russia's weaponary trade in Mid-East. The relationship, which has been nurtured by China and Iran for decades, is growing exponentially now, primarily out of China's insatiable energy needs and Iran's increasing hunger for consumer goods, as the economies of both countries continue to expand. Therefore, whatever NATAK is US performing is the well planed tactics to paralize China. In the other hand Russia is seeking for establishement to strengthen its position. After she fails to established equal-to-equal partners with US, she looks for former soviet's state to reconstruct its political and ecomical primacy, which again fail due to anti-Russian perception of those states. Finally Russia looks towards Far-Mid-East, which turn to be more lucrative than Russia has ever thought. This alliance trigger an anxiety among Americans. But somehow by distablalizing Iran, Russian sphere of influence through arms sales and energy will be nullified on that region. I would say Iran is merely victim of Sino-Iranian-Russian ties. Conclusion: If US ever go war with Iran all by itself (along with its 51st state) without being permitted by Security Council, US has to suffer from catastrophic economic crash, which trigger devaluation of dollar. This will definately affect global economy but US will be the one to suffer the most. China will have Latin America for its energy demand. And I don't think US will able to influence Latino on that matter. China later may look for Nigeria for more supply. Russia and China will continue their joint military exercise. Finally CHINA will be most powerful. Lau maile sabailai Hasaye. ISO and POONTE this is just my thoughts I may be completely wrong hai.