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Originally Posted by Krauter
I'm just curious to see who comes in on who's side?
If Egypt enters into a war with Israel, obviously all U.S aid will cease, but what about Syria? Jordan? Lebanese extremists? How are their feelings towards the Israelis?
Also, would the U.S actually step in? (Either as a mediator, fully on Israels side, or as a third party to keep the nukes/bio/chem weapons flying?)
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If other Islamic States joined the war Syria would be the major threat to Israel, its Air Force adds significant capabilities to the fray; namely their MiG-29s and Su-24s. Their Army is large but only has a few new weapons. Their Navy would not factor in much but it does have over a dozen ASW helis that would be useful.
Iran would be a threat but mostly with air attacks, although I would not rule out a sea attack; maybe even a SLCM attack. IRCG forces in Syria and Lebanon would also be a major problem. WMD use would also be a major concern from Iran.
Libya would be the last nation on my "might join in" list, their air force is very outdated and few in number. Their Army is small, and their Navy is tiny and outdated (I would not count on their Foxtrots being a factor, I doubt they are seaworthy). The only ace they got is the 400 some odd Scuds they have.
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Originally Posted by Krauter
True, but there is a difference between MacArthur wanting blood and wanting to use the most advanced weapon in his time. While having a semi-sensible president with the balls to say "no".
It is an entirely different matter to have a leader who openly despises the US and Israel, who spits in the faces of the IAC (sp? International Atomic Arms Control :  whatever the acronym is..) and the U.S and who now has the guns to rival Israel and the U.S
Not to mention their other crazy friends in places like NK, Libya and other extremists.
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IAEA: International Atomic Energy Agency