The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)may finally give neo-cons what hey have been waiting for

According to this article by Charles McDermid and Abu Dhabi of Time titled Standing up to Iran: Gulf Alliance Flexes Its Muscles the American Neo-Cons and those who have been chomping at the bits to bomb Iran, like John McCain and Dick Cheney may soon get their wish. It reports about the back and forth between the GCC and Iran which could imply that the rhetoric may soon escalate into intervention. The American neo—cons have always pushed the need for Iran to be dealt with and this may just be what the doctor ordered for them.
"These are just some of the hallmarks of the new-look Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) - the bloc of six Arab nations that is shedding its image as a somnolent, oil-rich cartel and propelling itself forward in the role of hands-on military campaigner in the uprisings that are reshaping the region. It has already intervened - mainly with member Saudi Arabia's troops - in the rebellion in GCC compatriot Bahrain. This is the GCC 2.0 and the world, and most especially Iran, is watching. The unprecedented show of force has so far boosted pan-Arab pride, brought accolades from Western allies and reinforced a bulwark against ever expanding Iranian influence. "This level of involvement just sets an incredible precedent," says John L. Esposito, professor of religion and Islamic studies at Georgetown University and author of The Future of Islam. "These governments usually use diplomacy or write a check. Now, [the GCC member states] have taken the opportunity to step out front in other countries on issues that are domestically driven."
This portion tells me that the GCC is no longer willing to just stand on the sidelines and wait for others to address an issue which requires them to take the lead on. It also tells me that American willing to take a back seat in the Libyan Conflict and allow these same countries to lead was a brilliant decision and gives them an ever bigger chance to get the experience they may need if they ever decide to challenge Iran militarily. The neo-cons may soon get what they have been begging for years but it may not be the American operation that they have pushed, it may be the Arab nations who step up to the plate and swing for the fences. Wonder if that would be good enough for those who can not get enough of war?

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