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[Undertoad]

<i>Pretty much every major country we have a base in in the region has told us we can't launch any strikes from their soil. This includes Kuwait,</i>

Kuwait gave the full green light last week.

<i>So how are these nations going to take our further invasion into their affairs? Is it going to kill any of our credibility in dealing with the Israel/Palestine conflict?</i>

It'll double our credibility AND cut off one of the major sources of Palestinian support. It'll also weaken the rest of the area's support of Palestine.

<i>Is OPEC going to impose an oil embargo (or higher prices) in retaliation?</i>

They can't; the economy of these countries is already at the bottom, and oil is their only source of income. The US strategic reserves are at capacity. If the Sauds cut the price of oil they will only find themselves in the midst of a revolution. Which would be good for everyone... except, of course, the House of Saud.

<i>Don't get me wrong - all the talk about WMD is important, and should be considered. But then why isn't Israel showing any sign of concern?</i>

Three weeks ago they started smallpox innoculations.