I think Iran is imminent.

I saw a documentary on the Military channel about WW2 and the battle plans used.

The reason the US is building so many bases in Iraq is to change the factor known as the Force Ratio.

In a nut shell its the ability to provide force more effectivly than the enemy.

Putting air bases so close to Iran decreases refuel and rearm times on jets, and cuts react times. Also increases the likelyhood that pilots will be recovered if shot down over Iraq airspace.

I really dont see the difference between what we are doing and what other invaders have done thru history. Take your pick of conquerers, the US is doing the same thing.

Relate this to WW2, Iraq is poland, Iran is France and North Korea is Great Britain, the US part in WW2 to be played by China.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.