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Im reading a book by robert baer titled "the devil we know" all about Iran, and our history with them. Balancing that info with stratfor's opinions, I honestly think that we dont have much of a choice with Iran. Israel might force us into an attack or conflict of some kind, but hopefully we can find a covert way to deal with some of this. In the end, being wrapped up with afghanistan and iraq, and having a need to stabilize both countries, we are going to have to sit down with Iran at some point. Unless of course the Iraqi shiite population develops a very strong sovereign identity, and resists Iranian influence. then, all of a sudden the tables turn in our favor. Heres to hoping Iran looses it's standing in Iraq, and is put back on the defensive.