Iran, al-Qa'eda and the nuclear bomb
Posted by: 7V on 30 July 2004
The 9/11 Commission has concluded that it was not Iraq that had connections with Islamic terrorists but Iran. The report claims that Iran made "concerted efforts to strengthen relations" with al-Qa'eda and that Iranian border guards were instructed to "facilitate the travel of al-Qa'eda members".
Clearly the Commissions findings have added to fears about Iran's pursuance of a nuclear programme. In fact, the US Congress recently authorised the use of "all appropriate means" to halt it. According to Senator Sam Brownback: "It's better to take forceful action now to end a terror threat and save lives, then to wait for a nuclear 9/11 to take place and then ask why".
Meanwhile, Israel has expressed extreme concern (hardly surprising given Iran's commitment to destroy the Jewish state). Aljazeera.net has reported Public relations head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Commander Seyed Masood Jazayeri, as saying that in retaliation to any attack Iran has proved itself to be "harsh, assertive, hard-hitting and destructive".
"The United States is showing off by threatening to use its wild dog, Israel," he said.
"They will not hesitate to strike Iran if they are capable of it. However, their threats to attack Iran's nuclear facilities cannot be realised. They are aware Tehran's reaction will be so harsh that Israel will be wiped off the face of the earth." he warned.
Meanwhile (according to Aljazeera), US-appointed interim Iraqi Defence Minister Hazim Shaalan warned of invading Iran if it did not stop interfering in his country's internal politics.
"I've seen clear interference in Iraqi issues by Iran," the minister said in an interview with The Washington Post in Baghdad on Monday.
"Iran interferes in order to kill democracy."
So ....
My question for debate is what would you learned gentlemen like to see happen here?
a) Ignore Iran's bomb making ambitions. They will go away.
b) Allied pre-emptive action. The US are in so much shit anyway that what difference will another foreign escapade make?
c) Let Israel deal with it. That way we can all make a lot of loud, critical noises while being secretly relieved. If Iran attacks Israel afterwards they can deal with it.
d) Wow, Iraq attacking Iran. Well there's something I hadn't thought of. Great idea.
e) None of the above.
I'm asking you guys because I strongly suspect that action will be taken soon and I'd like to hear your responses in advance, this time.
Steve Margolis
defy convention - make music
Clearly the Commissions findings have added to fears about Iran's pursuance of a nuclear programme. In fact, the US Congress recently authorised the use of "all appropriate means" to halt it. According to Senator Sam Brownback: "It's better to take forceful action now to end a terror threat and save lives, then to wait for a nuclear 9/11 to take place and then ask why".
Meanwhile, Israel has expressed extreme concern (hardly surprising given Iran's commitment to destroy the Jewish state). Aljazeera.net has reported Public relations head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Commander Seyed Masood Jazayeri, as saying that in retaliation to any attack Iran has proved itself to be "harsh, assertive, hard-hitting and destructive".
"The United States is showing off by threatening to use its wild dog, Israel," he said.
"They will not hesitate to strike Iran if they are capable of it. However, their threats to attack Iran's nuclear facilities cannot be realised. They are aware Tehran's reaction will be so harsh that Israel will be wiped off the face of the earth." he warned.
Meanwhile (according to Aljazeera), US-appointed interim Iraqi Defence Minister Hazim Shaalan warned of invading Iran if it did not stop interfering in his country's internal politics.
"I've seen clear interference in Iraqi issues by Iran," the minister said in an interview with The Washington Post in Baghdad on Monday.
"Iran interferes in order to kill democracy."
So ....
My question for debate is what would you learned gentlemen like to see happen here?
a) Ignore Iran's bomb making ambitions. They will go away.
b) Allied pre-emptive action. The US are in so much shit anyway that what difference will another foreign escapade make?
c) Let Israel deal with it. That way we can all make a lot of loud, critical noises while being secretly relieved. If Iran attacks Israel afterwards they can deal with it.
d) Wow, Iraq attacking Iran. Well there's something I hadn't thought of. Great idea.
e) None of the above.
I'm asking you guys because I strongly suspect that action will be taken soon and I'd like to hear your responses in advance, this time.
Steve Margolis
defy convention - make music
No of course it wasn't nasty! Unprompted insults in your first post onthe thread, now that's more like nasty. 
Thanks anyway for reaffirming what I said in respect of Steve7V.
My lids are taking a beating with this drivel so I'm uctting out and going for drinks. I think it'd be helpful if you do likewise.
Thanks anyway for reaffirming what I said in respect of Steve7V.
My lids are taking a beating with this drivel so I'm uctting out and going for drinks. I think it'd be helpful if you do likewise.
Pathetic; I'm fucking glad you lot don't represent the Diplomatic Service, innit.
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