^^ the map says it all.... Iraq is strategically a very useful base for the future [if any] military involvement in Iran.

sorry for not giving that much context for those that don't know this guy. He is one of the generals in recent light saying Rumsfeld should resign and was interviewed on tv a few times.
heres the link, i forgot to add it: http://www.rawstory.com/news/2006/Tr...m_of_0414.html