I don't know: I was rather hoping you could answer the above questions in context of your current position on things. I rather think the Yanks should go home. Should the Iranians?
I think Iraq and Iran should unite.
The Shias are the majority in Iran, but Baluchistan is its own nation with its own proud history and traditions. Why does Iran think it can oppress a distinct nation and force its mercenary soldiers onto the peaceful native Baluchistanians? Anyone who believes that that's ok should move to Iran, I think. Its anti-Baluchistanianism at its worst.
Hmm I sense a strawman.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sistan_and_Baluchestan_Province
The province today is one of the most underdeveloped, desolate, and poorest of Iran's provinces. The government of Iran has been trying to reverse this situation by implementing new plans such as creating the Chabahar Free Trading Zone. Talks have also been underway for building automobile assembly plants in the zone as well.
I'm sure you'll find that the attack in 2006 occurred outside a Revolutionary Guards compound. The insurgents in Baluchistan are merely trying their best to be free of the occupation by Iranian forces. Look, Sam: all the people of Baluchistan want is to be free. Is this so much for Iran to grasp or grant?
Hmm is that like the insurgents in Lebanon and Palestine?