Just when you thought that things could not have gotten more complicated. Of course, with our luck, they most certainly have. Radical Islam has reared its ugly head once again, now in the form of the twisted regime in Iran. With the capture and detainment of 15 British soldiers in the Persian Gulf and the increasingly bold stances taken by Tehran, it is time to look seriously at our position in the Middle East. First, let us come to a few reasonable conclusions. Is it a coincidence that Iran makes a brash move in violation of international law at the same time the Democratic congress attempts to cut funds and demobilize Bush's war efforts? Do not fool yourself. Our enemy is emboldened by Pelosi's actions and failure in Iraq means that the terrorists will claim a historic victory. No doubt mistakes have been made, but Al-Qaeda and their supporters have stated and illustrated that Iraq is the central front of this war. 
    Iran would love to hold the British personnel as long as possible without consequence, let them free and pronounce that they can do as they please in the Gulf. It would be a travesty to let them get that far. The West must no longer travel the road of appeasement with brutal regimes such as Iran. We can not afford to let nations such as Russia or China call the shots in dealing with the Iranians. The Security Council must instill and maintain sanctions, while diplomats continue to push for the release of prisoners. Confrontation with Iran was inevitable and unavoidable. Success in the region depends upon our ability to diminish all forms of militant Islam as we possibly can. In the past these targets were limited to insurgents and Al-Qaeda fighters in Iraq and Afghanistan. It seems that Iran is now begging for a place beside their murderous friends in this epic struggle. Will anyone stand in their way?