The war against the Islamic Republic of Iran is well on it's way. Now, this does not necessarily mean armies, guns and tanks - Bush is out the White House - one only has to look at Western news media to see the latest step in the secret war against Iran.
The drone sent into Iranian sovereign airspace by the US in December was what some have called an act of war. The Central Intelligence Agency are well known for using drone operations for strikes in this region. The drone that entered deeply into Iranian airspace posed a huge threat to Iran's national security. Ultimately, the Iranian government were well within their right to call upon international actions to be taken.
What would the Obama administration have done if such a situation had occurred in US territory we may ask? The response of the Americans would have been hugely more drawn out, with possible calls for further sanctions, the rallying of world leaders, and almost certainly a military retaliation of some sort. These would be essential steps for the Obama administration in response to an attack on their national security.
Where are Iran's fundamental rights to sovereignty? Iran has issued a letter of protest to the United Nations, but how far will this really get them? Some may say that this is a surprisingly low key response to the US actions. Let's not speak too soon though, Mahmood may still have some cards left to play
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