Beags,
Just out of interest, have you ever tried writing to Tone? I did, with a slightly less abrasive tone than you have taken in your post, and I wondered what sort of repsonse you received.
MB
By the way, I tend to agree with the essence of your note. However, I cannot see the US or the UK public putting up with another mis-managed military adventure, so I think Iran is safe for a while.