If Israel attacks Iran, will this start WWIII ?

Question

Will this get ugly if Israel attacks Iran?

Answer 1

I hope so

Answer 2

this coming war is going to be the war of all wars

Answer 3

Well it is a credible scenario, Cheney is fully advocating attacking Iran but secretary of defense 'Robert Gates' is currently opposing it, as it can lead to a regional or even 3rd world war.

It depends on the circumstances, how much support Iran gets and from which countries. Russia recently carried out military exercises. Israel carrying military exercises was mentioned, but it wasn't mentioned that Iran carried out military exercises as well. It is also important how Arab regimes would align.

Russia has definitely threatened US over attacking Iran. Not to mention Israel and Iran have matching capabilities.

Answer 4

I think so. Israel will definitely anger Syria, for flying over its airspace and attacking a fellow Muslim country. Syria, Iran, maybe Pakistan, would draw the US in. That would anger Russia then it would spread from there.

Answer 5

It honsestly depends. I believe without a doubt that if Iran is seen as the cause of the war and not the victim then the US will aid Israel. (And it is possible that the US would aid even if Israel was the persecutor). If Russia or China would enter the arena is a whole different story. Although I do not think nuclear annilation is a scenario anymore, as someone earlier stated, why would they risk their economies and political strength for Iran.

Where the greater risk would come from, would be the Islamic Nations. The War in the Middle East may end up including all of the Middle East and end up turning into a "religious war" sparling terrorist attacks across the globe. This will surely create a political war similar to the Cold War politics, however, I do not think a massive world wide conflict pitting world powers against world powers is going to come from Iran. Although their leader thinks it, they just are not that important.

Answer 6

WWIII really started when Bush attacked Iraq which was of not direct threat to thie otherwise country of ours - its just taking a little time to boil over to the rest of the world!

LO SIENTO!

Answer 7

That´s possible.

Answer 8

No, but it just might prevent it.

Russia and China will not risk armageddon to save Iran.

Neither would America do the same for Israel if push came to shove.