Reply #35: This leads into an interesting and dangerous dynamic in regards to Iran

[Charles19]

Once the civil war escalates big enough, the Iranians may want to go in on the side of the Shiites to help protect them. If this happens Saudi Arabi, Jordan and possibly Egypt will go in on the side of the Sunni Muslims to support them.

Turkey is itching at putting down the new found Kurd independance in the North and already has sizeable units stationed on the border to go give them a reality check. They may want to take the opportunity to do this but would not likely do that if the U.S. is there. If the heat gets too hot and they feel the U.S. won't stop them you might have them in the thick of things in the North as well.

That many country's start throwing there weight around and others will likely be jumping in as well. Once the bullets start flying it is hard to get them to stop.