US speeding up missile defenses in Persian Gulf

The government needs to stop making Iran out to be some sort of boogie man. Iran does not pose half or even a quarter of the threat to the US that the USSR did.

So we need to build them missile defense system so they can stop the bombs we are already dropping on them. this is good, why don't we figure out another way to lose money really quickly.

Hey, maybe we will get lucky on this one. Maybe, just maybe, Iran and Israel will nuke each other at the same instant! Get rid of both of them at the same time, ya know?

Then all we have to do is help China develop Africa so the religious extremist don't take over. And just ignore North Korea until they have a medevil peasant revolt! We'll be half way to world peace!

glass them .

JanForGore, as much as I agree with you, those missiles may end up being useful. I doubt Iran would ever send missiles to any of the countries of Arabian Gulf without the intent to spark war, in which everyone would use all they have got. At the same time, my own experience living in Kuwait causes me to be thankful for the United States Military aid of patriot missiles. In 2003, before the U.S. military began the "Shock and Awe" campaign, Saddam Hussein sent off a few scuds to Kuwait. If I remember correctly, two had been shot down from the sky. I know for sure that one hit right outside of a mall, Souk Sharq. No one was hurt, though there was some property damage. Days before and after the incident, the Kuwaiti government would run warning exercises, which means sirens would blast loudly through out the country, and everyone would have to run for cover as quickly as possible. I was in 10th Grade back then. There were times when the only place to hide was under my desk in school. How safe do you think I felt?

I do not agree with the decision to supply the Middle East countries with more weapons. This will only serve to heighten tensions in the area. I think its safe to assume that it is the objective. We are getting to the point where something has got to give. Personally, I think Iran has every right to nuclear weapons. Plus, Iran could destroy and conquer the entire Middle East. That is why the other countries still need the U.S.'s military aid, for security. It makes for quite a conundrum. Threatening behavior does not seem the right choice, at least not right now it doesn't.

Well, whatever is Obama's intentions, I hope it doesn't lead to escalation in violence over there.

A little while ago, my mother found out she has a half-brother that lives in Qatar with a family. I would hate to see anything bad happen over there that either effects their home, or even worse, their lives.

Then it only proves the failure of international relations.

Missile defense research/development and deployment is one of the saner features of international relations. Everyone who CAN,... should,... "git er done". And these systems ARE going to develop,...regardless of what some might "find ideal".

I dont' care what other countries agree with it.

When reading the full article its clear that our allies support this defense system. In addition, the author of the article points out that 'the administration is trying to show Israel that there is no immediate need for military strikes against Iranian nuclear and missile facilities, according to administration officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity.' So Obama's move is a way to prevent a battle from flaring up in the middle east. Interestingly enough France and Germany are also on board with the plan.

As usual international relations generally has layers to it, ones that make it difficult to simplify.

Speaking of missile defense systems, the Obama Admin. halted the creation of one in eastern Europe.

And this isn't fearmongering? This is where our money goes to instead of healthcare and environmental preservation. And yet people fawned all over Obama during his State of the Union speech. This is just a continuation of the Bush years with some sweet talk thrown in.

How much time is left on the "Doomsday Clock?"