That's another important point, will they have any allied support? Tbh this is all academic as America knows all this and has no intention of going in. Although a few neo-con hawks will be wanting to for profit.
Where did I say 'EU' - I assume you do know the difference between the EU and Europe....oh no, hang on, you're pissed!
Why mate? I wouldn't take anyone. I'm not being anti-american, I just don't see why we should pander to them or anyone else. We the U.K. have no need to go into any military conflict with anyone, and haven't had to since the Falklands, and we managed that pretty well on our own.
Mate I told you why the yanks would need boots on the ground when you asked me why I said there was a difference between Iran and Iraq. It's that difference between Iran and pretty much every other nation in the middle-east that would require it.
America was so cock sure of itself until the Boston massacre, then it realised it wasn't invisible and bled blood like the rest of us.
I'm the first to say they are ****ing useless. They are to the art of war as Hiags band is to rock;n;roll But let's be clear of one thing, they are one **** off amount of firepower. Slate as you wish, but they could wipe out everything.