The Real Reason to Intervene in Syria

foreignpolicy.com ^ | JUNE 4, 2012 | JAMES P. RUBIN

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Cutting Iran's link to the Mediterranean Sea is a strategic prize worth the risk

We're not done with the possibility of an Israeli strike on Iran. Given that the current round of negotiations with the world's major powers will not fundamentally change Iran's nuclear program, the question of an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities is likely to return to center stage later this year. In addition to hard-headed diplomacy and economic sanctions, there is an important step the United States can take to change Israel's calculations -- helping the people of Syria in their battle against President Bashar al-Assad's regime.

[justa-hairyape]

And what stopped them last time ? They have to worry about condemnation from world leaders. Remember a handful of them flying into Tbilisi ? If a deal is made ahead of time, by the psychopaths currently running our modern nations, no reaction to worry about.

[dervish]

I agree. The Muslim Brotherhood will be happy to take Iranian money and arms to fight Israel.

Iran helped Al Qaeda too - the enemy of my enemy is my friend.

[dervish]

I have spoken to Christians with family still in Syria, they support Assad who keeps the zealots in check.