While there is some chance of stabilizing the situation early in the sequence of escalating events, this would require the concerted efforts of responsible US, Iranian, and international governing authorities, provided Bush can be persuaded to halt the attacks, the Iranians to limit their response to within their borders, and the rest of the world's governments and populace to respond with sufficient restraint. But history gives small comfort about such a turn of events involving nations with irresponsible leadership and substantial resources.
Related News - United Nations Resolution 1803
United Nations Resolution 1803 Passed
United Nations Resolution 1830 Text
Related News - Naval Encounters:
Video from Iranian Patrol Boat by Iran Press TV 01/10/08
Video from US Naval Vessel by US Department of Defense 01/09/08
Degrees of Confidence on U.S.-Iran Naval Incident by The New York Times (Blog) 01/10/08
Recent US-Iranian Naval Encounters by Associated Press 01/11/08
Related News - US Plans and Intentions:
Shifting Targets: The Administration’s plan for Iran by Seymour M. Hersh; The New Yorker 10/08/07
Iran Plans by Seymour M. Hersh; The New Yorker 04/17/06
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