We have seen the recent worldwide massive reaction by many in the muslim comunity to the cartoons published in a Danish newspaper. If the US attacks Iran's nuclear research facilities, as rhetoric in this administration is increasingly suggesting as possible, the reaction of muslims across the world, could start conflicts on a scale far beyond what has been precipitated by a few cartoons, and with out a doubt, strengthening the push by many nations to counter economically, and strategically, US global ambitions.