#3 This sounds like total BS. To begin with, chemical weapons are a two-edged sword. You can't effectively use them unless you have protection yourself. The Iranians are intensely aware of this going back to the Iran-Iraq war. Chemical protective and decontamination equipment is prohibited anywhere near Iran, unless the US military has it.
Second thing is that right now, if Iran attacked Iraq, there is a strong possibility that Iraq would kick seven bells out of Iran. Iraq's status of forces right now would make even Russia hesitate before getting into a fight with them.
Third is that the Saudis are sure as hell not going to make a deal with the Iranians, because the Iranians want the Saud family and the Wahabbis deposed, and for Shiites to rule Mecca and Medina. And the Saudis have some pretty formidable teeth as well.
Finally, nobody likes the Iranians. If they try any kind of stunt like this, there is going to be a "pile on" like nobody's business. Even the Egyptians might decide to play. |