Iran, the U.N. and America's Neo-conservatives

The latest headlines give the appearance that the U.S. has softened its stance toward Iran and that other nations are joining the U.S. in preparing to use "sanctions" and even "military force" against Iran.

Perhaps I'm overly cynical, but this looks like a script for war that I've read before.

To get a clear picture of what the neo-conservative cabal running this administration is up to, I would pay attention to what our neo-conservative ambassador to the U.N. is saying.

Here's a link to a video and transcript of what John Bolton said on Fox Television last night: "Unilateral Military Action is 'On the Table'."

It might be wise to put current events at the U.N. in the context of statements in a recent Raw Story article which said:

Speculation has been growing on a possible air strike against Iran. But with the failure of the Bush administration to present a convincing case to the UN Security Council and to secure political backing domestically, some experts say the march toward war with Iran is on pause barring an "immediate need."

"In March/April of this year [the US] was pushing for quick closure, a thirty day window," says a source close to the UN Security Council, describing efforts by the Administration to "shore up enough support" to get a UN Chapter 7 resolution.

A UN Chapter 7 resolution makes it possible for sanctions to be imposed against an uncooperative nation and leaves the door open to military action.

The UN source also says that a military analysis suggests that no military action should be undertaken in Iran until spring of 2007, but that things remain volatile given this administration's penchant for having "their own way."