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When was the last time Iran attacked another country?
Iran's last open declaration of war was against Iraq in 1980. However, the Iranian military has been mobilized in numerous other actions, border skirmishes, and their elite units (the Kutz) have been part of Iraqi Anti-American Insurgency.
Why didn't the US go to war with Iran?
America cannot even defeat a 3rd world country such as Iraqi or Afghanistan. The war with Iraqi and Afghanistan had been devastating to the USA economy. Americas goal was always just to threaten Iran into military action so they would stop developing nuclear weapons but war with Iran is highly unlikely as Iran is a moderate country with a good economy. War with Iran would destroy Americas economy and might even start World War 3. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Think about it this way. Iraqi - 3rd world country (poor country) Afghanistan - 3rd world country (poor country) Iran - Good stable economy If USA is losing a war against Iraqi and Afghanistan then how will they do against Iran? The only way for USA to win the war would be to bombard the country to death and killing hundreds of thousands or even millions of people to win the war but every country would repell against America which even Americas allies would turn sides and fight against America.
Why did the US give Saddam Hussein WMDs?
At the time, Iran was a bigger threat to the US, and giving Iran another strong enemy to worry about would help US in it's machinations against Iran.
In the Gulf War some 39 allied nations fought against the nation of?
Iran
Is Iran a superpower?
Yes, but it does depend on how you look at it. Iran has an active military of about half a million and a reserve military of about 2 million. The paramilitary, or Basiji (revolutionary guard), however, amounts to 8 to 10 million. Though it is not advanced in the nuclear sense, it has a very large total of trained soldiers, the largest in the world.
Has Iran ever used the military power against their own people?
Yes.
Can you name two countries where the US military is in active combat?
Iraq and Afghanistan. We are not officially at war with Iran, and do not have permission to fight in their country against Talliban. Iraq and Iran
Should Iran be allowed to pursue nuclear energyyes no?
They should. The united states and Israel are terrified that country's other then them selves may reap the benefits of reasonably priced energy be cause they would be able to compete more effectively. They also have huge interests in the sale of oil.Another Answer:That is not true. Iran is not pursuing nuclear power for peaceful purposes. All the indicators show that Iran is pursuing nuclear power to wage war. This could escalate to World War III if not checked now.
What nations has been accused of actively pursuing nuclear weapons technology in recent years?
iran
Why has President Obama ordered increased military power into the Persian gulf?
The US Military in the Persian Gulf is used to buttress US Support for Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Countries against Iran.
Is Iran allies with Uganda?
Iran and Uganda have good relations, but have no military or political alliance.
Who fought in the Iran-Iraq War against Iraq in 1980?
Iran.
What connection does Iran have to Hezbollah?
Iran is believed to support Hezbollah financially and provide military aid for the group.
Who rules Iran in 2012?
Mohammed Ali Jafari is the true leader of Iran. He is the head of the Pasdaran (Revolutionary Guards) who are the military junta who control today's Iran.
What country shot down an American military drone?
Iran.
Why are there sanctions against Iran?
Between 2006 and 2009 Sanctions were put on Iran. It prevented many military exports to Iran and target investments in oil, gas and petrochemicals, exports of refined petroleum products. It also barred banks, insurance, financial transactions and shipping industries from doing business with the West.
Why did the U.S. want Iran to remain on friendly terms?
It would seem their real estate would be another good place in the world for military bases of the forces allied against the Taliban.
