US vs Iran: The two leaders are sharpening their swords. What is our role as peace loving citizens in both?
455048
Not only the citizens of these two countries, rather the whole  world community must create pressure socially,  politically and diplomatically on both US & Iran to be tolerant & keep themselves away from any violence with mutual respect to each other. \nPeople across the world are more powerful than the war mongers, because its always the people who make history & shape the civilization. \nIts needless to mention that, many a times  the key individuals/groups steering the government, go against the people and take decissions in their won way of doing things, which is neither desirable nor acceptable, not only to the peolple who elected them, but also to the total mankind. \nCivil socities, intellectuals, professionals, human rights groups with the common people and medias, therefore, can definitely play the most important role by presenting their thoughts & views in any crisis that threatens human civilization and world peace. \nWe must remember, united we stand, devided we fall. \nSo, unity of the people across the world and their desire for peace is of prime iportance right at the moment. \nWe all must raise our voice to the same tune for world peace and for the protection of our hard earned civilization. Otherwise, the planet we all are living in through ages, will inevitably run in to a blackhole.
1127521
We are leaving it up to the Chinese and Japan to deal with North Korea. we will play a meek role in the situation. It will be handled. The sleeping giant of China is an economic gladiator about to wake up. It is in they're economic interest to handle the situation. We will handle Iran with the UN at the forefront this time. By sealing there borders and fend off Muslim extremist while heavy sanction laden the Iranian government. It will fall from within after some surgical bombing is done at the right time.
84647
I don't know where you heard the American people want to kill you, but it's completely false. The vast majority of the American people want Iranians to have freedom to choose their path in life without fear of an opressive government. Americans would gladly support Irans people in building a free and prosperous nation which would be welcomed with open arms by all nations. The problem is the Iranian government talking about using nuclear weapons in premptive attacks. Its not the people, its the government.
161945
Sometimes the entire Iran situation looks like Iraq, the current Iranian president 9being an independent candidate) seems like a perfect target to be the next Saddam Hussein. \n\nPolitically, the US is pressurizing the opposition to join them, as it is the governing regime will definitely go weak and then like in any other progressing economy they will have their foot in the door to make sure that there is a well paved road for them to commute whenever they want.\n\nI think only time will tell what exactly is the major game plan here, but one thing is sure it is not going to be a smooth ride and eventually the US will gain something substantial.
204469
Your enemies?  What are you...Iran?
88796
Extremists who hate everything America stands for.  Run by people who want to build and use nuclear weapons. Hotbed of terrorism, which started with the abduction of the American hostages in 1980.  But still, we allow Iranians to come to our country to study, practice medicine and make better lives for themselves.  In gratitude, they want to kill us.  Nice people.  Warm and cuddly, huh?  How do you think we should think about you given your history and attitude toward the United States?
1114353
well before george "dubya" bush we were viewed as a nation that stood by its decisions and only made a move when we really had to!! 9/11 opened up the flood gates and since then we have  been quick to action, quick to move and act on situations that will only benefit us!!! so in a sense under this president we are a bit more of a threat to peace then iran!!!
786455
Well Iran has been wanting to talk with the US for a while now.  When the Pres of Iran wrote his letter to Bush he said that he would love to talk to the US to discuss options.  Yet we just blew him off and talked about military options.  We make Iran to be this big bad guy but if we were to just listen to what they really say instead of listen to what just the media and our own govt tell us...we'd understand it better.
372828
no america is worse, not only does it wage senseless wars but it is a big hypocrite it talks about democracy and liberating defendless civilians whom they empowered their leader just to get their resources.\nat least iran acknowledges its thoughts openly . \n\np.s: if america really wants to spread "democracy" in the world, why aren't they in africa there are civil wars going on there for more than 20 years ???
44788
We're right next door in Iraq. Iran's president said he doesnt believe in the holocaust and now Bush is going to attempt to steal his oil with his ever so faithful weapons of mass destructions speech again.
619813
What's the relevance of all that ranting?  It's not an argument that the world would be safer if Iran had nukes.  I've no idea if the president of Iran is a "real Muslim" or not; he simply talks like a maniac.  The question of the USA's 100 year war record isn't directly relevant to the question of whether it would be good for the world if Iran had nukes, but as it happens, the USA tends to respond to attacks upon it, or upon other countries.
637318
they ain't gonna. u.s. is hypocrits. they worry about iran while we are sitting on our tons and tons of nuclear arsenal.
484599
Iran has successfully out-manouvred the US at every stage of this developing crisis. They've done so through skillful diplomacy, using rhetoric aimed more at their allies than at the West, thus building a huge Worldwide backing, not out of support for Iran, but out of common hatred for the bully boy tactics of Bush America. \n\nAmerica has no answer to the Iranians because it understands  only one response to its belligerence. America expects States to roll over and surrender to its might. When this doesn't happen America can't cope. Iran knows this and is having enormous fun making America look ridiculous. Its all a game and America is losing every move.\n\nIran also knows America is not a serious military threat. America would be taken apart if it tried to take on Iran because the whole Islamic World would be aligned with Iran in a flash. So what does America have to do? It can do only one thing: Start treating Iran with respect and negotiate a settlement as a partner in this little World instead of acting the bully boy.
519674
I see the Point of the Article.....But  I think the Administration is taking the right Approach here,This is my opinion why:1-The younger Generation of Iran do not like its Gov. Policies.Wouldnt be surprised if some or all allied nations trying to stir people against war.2-Irans leader has been making unprovoked threats to many nations,making this a European problem as well.Because of types of threats,War could very well mean WWIII.I think Administration is hoping that our Allies take the lead in any negotiations because Irans military capabilities make it a bigger threat to europe.3-If it comes to American military involvement,look at a map,to see where our soldiers are with regards to Iran.With Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan,Fleets in Persian Gulf, And our bases in Europe and Asia,we are well positioned Militarily.Although my personal belief is that Iranian leader is Crazy(literally)I hope this situation resloves itself.The majority of young Iranians are just like us,they want to live like us and european nations,its just that they have a lunatic with a very large military loyal to that lunatic for a leader.Please note that my opinion is based on what I know and learned through discussions with Iranian Immigrants at school.\nSorry 4 any typos...heavily medicated....
429640
The whole MAD business.  If both sides start using nuclear weapons, the world has a good chance of ending.  So, no one actually uses them.  I'm guessing if Iran actually uses them, the US won't retaliate because no one wants to use nuclear weapons.
522880
THE US IS FAMOUS FOR MAKING DISASTROUS POLICIES. BUSH IS OBSESSED WITH IRAN. Ahmadinejad is obsessed with America. SO FOR NOW AMERICA's HANDS ARE FULL.\n\nREGARDING NORTH KOREA....well bush will rake up the issue when he is free.\n\nPAKISTAN.... AMERICA's real slave. They have absolutely no shame...agreeing with america.... AMERICA IS HORRIBLY STUPID ENOUGH TO ALLY THEMSELVES WITH THE ONLY COUNTRY THAT HAS PROLIFERATED NUCLEAR WEAPONS. THATS THE BEAUTY OF DOUBLE STANDARDS. \n\n AMERICA CREATED OSAMA BIN LADEN...9/11 happens\n AMERICA ALLIES THEMSELVES WITH NUKE PROLIFERATING PAKISTAN... APOCALYPSE IS ON THE WAY... GET OUT OF US>
463970
Neither. Iran is run by power-mad fascists, who will never act civilized, but they're not necessarily crazy enough to actually use a nuclear device. So, it would probably be a standoff between the civilized world and Iran over this issue.\n\nDiplomatically, every country but the US is afraid to use any pressure. No embargos or boycotts or sanctions. The 3 Euro-wankers that have been negotiating with Iran these past couple of years wasted a lot of time, because they were too much the sitzpinklers, to threaten a punishment of Iran for failure to comply.\n\nThe UN, as usual, is too busy sipping tea and denouncing America and Israel, to actually do or say anything useful.\n\nSo, like for the past 100 years, it means the USA has to do the heavy lifting for the good of mankind once again.\n\nI wish we would tell Iran, "If you attack the USA or Israel, we will wipe you off the face of the earth. Everybody else is on their own, do what you will. May Allah be merciful to them."\n\nI'm tired of spending American blood and treasure defending wankers.