* They may make a lot of noise about it, but they'd be relieved.

I am not so sure about that, because the number of terrorists that has excluded Iran will increase dangerously in those very Gulf and bordering states. No one can tell if the Iraqi scenario won't occur since it was proved that the US troops have not faced resistance from the Iraqis, but from some puppets whose brains had been washed, and who belong to different Arab States including neighbouring.

** How many years with nuclear weapons, has there ever been any suspicion that Israel was even thinking about using them?

The Israeli nuclear weapons are first meant to be deterrent and then would be offensive, especially if an imminent and overwhelming attack is to occur by its neighbours. Nuclear radiations won't exclude any including Israel itself. I am sure the Israelis know that, I hope.

Amen!