Iran is apparently upping the ante and moving troops into position to invade Iraq if our boys leave early. I think Phelps puts it best: "Six days, bitch"

Anyone for some more preemption? As for the number of Iranian troops, it appears to be pretty small. Commenters on the Command Post, aren't too impressed.

...the deployment is either part of a larger operation, or else is intended to send a signal, in this case, an extended middle finger. Extending that finger in the time leading up to a fight may feel good, but the minute hostilities ensue, it is liable to be snapped off. -- jeffers

...Qualitatively, the U.S. Army and the British are much more lethal in terms of firepower, training, mobility, etc. The Iranian army has nothing that can take out a Bradley. A Bradley, not to mention an M1, can take out anything in their inventory. Give up the airpower and it is still not a fair fight, even if we chose to use a like-size force against them. -- dwc

I agree. Plus our air power would cut them to ribbons. If they move in after we leave, it's doubtful they could even secure Iraq. But it should send a very clear message to the Iraqis and the Coalition Forces. The U.S. shouldn't pull out until Iraq has the means to defend itself.