Would US And Iran Be At War If The Plot Had Succeeded?

Had Plot Worked, Would US And Iran Be At War? -- Military.com/AP

WASHINGTON -- Had Iran's alleged terror plot succeeded, the brazen assassination of a Saudi ambassador in Washington would have provoked American outrage and demands for immediate action far beyond what's under consideration. It's doubtful the attack would have sparked an all-out U.S.-Iran war.

If such an attack were clearly linked to Iran, it might prompt strikes against Iranian nuclear or military facilities.

The Obama administration says the conspiracy was linked to elements in the Iranian government, representing a dangerous escalation in an already extremely hostile relationship. The two countries are irrevocably split over issues such as Tehran's uranium enrichment activity, alleged support for al-Qaida and Taliban attacks against American soldiers, attempts to destabilize U.S. nation-building efforts in Iraq, and support for Hamas and Hezbollah militants fighting Israel.

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My Comment: It would not be the first time that Iran (or its surrogates) have targeted and killed US citizens. But it would be the first time that they targeted and killed US citizens on US soil. So .... if this plot had succeeded and a number of innocent US citizens had been killed .... would the U.S. and Iran be at war right now? Honestly .... and this is the problem .... I do not know the answer. In the past the answer would have been a definite yes. Today .... probably not.