Donald Trump could be ready to order a strike against Iran, Australian Government figures say

[Quixote1818]

ABC News Australia
Exclusive by political editor Andrew Probyn and defence reporter Andrew Greene


Senior figures in the Turnbull Government have told the ABC they believe the United States is prepared to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities, perhaps as early as next month, and that Australia is poised to help identify possible targets.

It comes amid intense sabre-rattling by US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani.

The ABC has been told Australian defence facilities would likely play a role in identifying targets in Iran, as would British intelligence agencies.

But a senior security source emphasised there was a big difference between providing accurate intelligence and analysis on Iran's facilities and being part of a "kinetic" mission.

More:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-27/donald-trump-may-be-prepared-to-strike-iran-sources-say/10037728

[sinkingfeeling]

1. Where are all those 'Wag the Dog' people from the Clinton era?

[whathehell]

2. General Mattis has denied it.

http://thehill.com/policy/defense/policy-strategy/399241-mattis-denies-report-us-is-prepared-for-iran-strike

[Turbineguy]

3. Let's hope if he does, Kelly will put him in a straitjacket

and take him to a padded cell.

Somebody needs to suggest to Mr. Rouhani that trump is a nutcase who has no idea of the harm he can do and should not be provoked.

[lindysalsagal]

4. Typical empty threat of a child wanting more attention.

[malchickiwick]

5. Putin would never allow it.

The dotard would need Pooty's permission, and I'm pretty sure he is tight with the Islamic Republic these days.

[Cicada]

6. Iran can shut down the Persian gulf

Gas at the pump might triple.

Utility bills would surge.

I doubt it will happen.

[workinclasszero]

7. Here it comes...

Remember the people that said Hillary would be a warmonger and Dump a man of peace?

[oberliner]

8. Alternatively, he might meet the leader of Iran without preconditions

Trump says he would meet with Iran's leaders without preconditions

http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/399544-trump-open-to-meeting-with-irans-rouhani-without-preconditions

[Proud Liberal Dem]

9. Strike? Why?

*sort of rhetorical. I know Bolton has a hardon for attacking Iran but still, what are they going to trot out to justify such a strike, especially once Iran starts shooting back?