US attack on Iran likely

Some form of attack on Iran is becoming more likely by the month, as President George W. Bush tries to find a way to improve his legacy in the Middle East. He must know that Iraq is a disaster which has left America's reputation in tatters, and that his Annapolis initiative on peace in Palestine is going nowhere. In this gloomy scenario of American failure, Bush must see anything that supports regime change in Iran as a major plus. A series of airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities (peaceful or otherwise) would be a blow in the right direction for Bush, showing that he is still in charge and can make a difference. It would be important to Bush to do this before the US presidential elections, so that any credit for the raids goes to him personally. In addition, he will not have much domestic flack for any action. All the... [read full story]