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'Iran will deliver telling blow to global powers on Feb. 11'

Really?

Why wouldn't Israel attack Iran?
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In the Middle East an Israeli invasion or military act against Iran would cause widespread polarization in the region and be a huge blow to US interests there and destabilize the whole Middle East.

There is a reason that Iran supports and funds Hizb'allah/Hamas. It has nothing to do with religious affiliation whatsoever.
 
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Khayembii Communique said:
In the Middle East an Israeli invasion or military act against Iran would cause widespread polarization in the region and be a huge blow to US interests there and destabilize the whole Middle East.
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And Iran acquiring an atomic weapon as they're already buying and developing longe range missile technology..is actually the huge blow to US interests and destabilization we should be concerned with. And I really don't get your "widespread polarization", Israel is already widely polarized. The day Iran acquites the bomb, that changes everything!

There is a reason that Iran supports and funds Hizb'allah/Hamas. It has nothing to do with religious affiliation whatsoever.
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You're right, there is a reason and it gives Israel more cannon fodder. You declare that Iran is fighting a proxy war, declare it's continued weapons buildup intolerable..and then go have a Osirak-type party all over Natanz or Adak or Bushehr.
 
ScummyD said:
That's an odd view. "Guilty" of saber rattling. Which automatically assumes a negative and that it's unacceptable.
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Were you previously under the impression that dick measuring contests were productive endeavors?
 
EgoffTib said:
Were you previously under the impression that dick measuring contests were productive endeavors?
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Depends on what kind of party you are at. :mrgreen:
 
Khayembii Communique said:
Israel isn't going to attack Iran; the blowback from that would be enormous.
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Khayembii Communique said:
Israel isn't going to attack Iran; the blowback from that would be enormous.
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Do not be too sure of that.

Iran supplies and trains numerous terrorist groups. Most of these groups attack Isreal. Therefore, a nuclear armed Iran would be a major threat to Israel.

The minute Israel has sufficent evidence of nuclear weapons in Iran; Iran WILL face the destruction of its military bases, nuclear sites, sea ports, and various other targets.

Israel will NEVER allow Iran to have nuclear arms. You can take that to the bank.
 
Israel doesn't posses the capability to entirely wipeout Iranian nuclear infrastructure to the extent to ensure that a nuke could not be used.

I know this... I read it in school :)

Anywho, your causal logic isnt very sound. Just because Iran aids terrorist groups against israel doesnt mean that it would be inclined to wipe itself out with a nuclear retaliation from Israel, which could probably vaporise half the planet. Also the acquisition of a nuclear weapon wouldnt cause Iran from behaving instrumentally rational, which all states seem to behave.
 
SE102 said:
Israel doesn't posses the capability to entirely wipeout Iranian nuclear infrastructure to the extent to ensure that a nuke could not be used.

I know this... I read it in school :)

Anywho, your causal logic isnt very sound. Just because Iran aids terrorist groups against israel doesnt mean that it would be inclined to wipe itself out with a nuclear retaliation from Israel, which could probably vaporise half the planet. Also the acquisition of a nuclear weapon wouldnt cause Iran from behaving instrumentally rational, which all states seem to behave.
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Israel may not have that capability but her allies do and they will gladly share it. In fact, there are already preperations in place for such an action.

Israel DOES have the technology to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities. It does have the means to make sure Iran is effectively neutered. Also ... for your own edification; Egypt has given Israel tentative permission to cross through egyptian air space to strike Iran. This should tell you something.

Do not be confused by liberal rhetoric. Iran must be stopped. Iran CANNOT have nuclear technology of ANY kind. Iran's lunatic government simply cannot be trusted.
 
O I mustve been confused by domestic Liberal rhetoric mon capitan!

I'll make sure it doesnt happen again. ::salute::
 
Now that idiot is saying that he's going to start enriching uranium to higher levels. That's certainly reassuring...

Iran's leader orders higher enrichment of uranium

Boys and their toys! Is this like a penis thing? Like, let's see who has the biggest rocket? I don't understand. Anyway, here's the article:


By NASSER KARIMI, Associated Press Writer Nasser Karimi, Associated Press Writer – 30 mins ago
TEHRAN, Iran – Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ordered his country's atomic agency on Sunday to begin the production of higher enriched uranium, in a move that's likely to deepen international skepticism about the country's real intentions on the crucial issue of enriched uranium.

In comments broadcast on state television, Ahmadinejad said: "God willing, 20 percent enrichment will start" to meet Iran's needs. He did not give a date for the start of the enrichment process.

He was speaking at a meeting attended by the head of Iran's atomic energy agency, Ali Akbar Salehi.

Turning to Salehi, Ahmadinejad said: "Mr. Salehi, begin production of 20 percent" enriched uranium.

Producing enriched uranium is the international community's core concern over Iran's disputed nuclear program since it can be used to make nuclear weapons. Iran says its program is for peaceful purposes.

Iran and the West have been discussing a U.N. plan under which Iran would export its low-enriched uranium for enrichment abroad. The plan, which comes from the International Atomic Agency, was first drawn up in early October in a meeting in Geneva between Iran and the six world powers. It was refined later that month in Vienna talks among Iran, the U.S., Russia and France.

The Vienna talks came up with a draft proposal that would take 70 percent of Iran's low-enriched uranium to reduce its stockpile of material that could be enriched to a higher level, and possibly be used to make nuclear weapons. That uranium would be returned about a year later as refined fuel rods, which can power reactors but cannot be readily turned into weapons-grade material.

In what was interpreted to be a possible shift of policy on a major issue, Ahmadinejad said last week he was ready to export his country's low-enriched uranium for higher enrichment abroad, saying Iran had "no problem" with the plan. Sunday's comments, however, appeared to justify the skepticism with which his Tuesday's comments were met by world leaders.
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Vader said:
Israel may not have that capability but her allies do and they will gladly share it. In fact, there are already preperations in place for such an action.

Israel DOES have the technology to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities. It does have the means to make sure Iran is effectively neutered. Also ... for your own edification; Egypt has given Israel tentative permission to cross through egyptian air space to strike Iran. This should tell you something.

Do not be confused by liberal rhetoric. Iran must be stopped. Iran CANNOT have nuclear technology of ANY kind. Iran's lunatic government simply cannot be trusted.
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Anything the Israeli's put up will not have to travel through Egyptian airspace, so that statement makes no sense whatsoever.......:roll:
 
Ok, its the 11th. Did I miss it?
 
Maybe it was that they are now a nuclear state?
 
Big whoop, even the WH didn't believe it.
 
Wait that was really it? I was hoping for something more mind blowing. Like Iran will now not hate Americans. You know something that would really knock us all on our asses.
 
Yes it was the declaration of being a nuclear power, while still claiming they are not weaponizing.
 
Fiddytree said:
Yes it was the declaration of being a nuclear power, while still claiming they are not weaponizing.
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You realize that Canada is a nuclear power without nuclear weapons
 
Do you also realize that Algeria is a Nuclear Country albeit without any desire to acquire Nuclear Weaponry.

Oh well I guess this stupendous announcement from Ahmadinejad will go down in history alongside his other ridiculous statement 'There are no Homosexuals in Iran'
:rofl
 
And not many are worried about Canada. However, with Iran there is a great deal of fear. Fear in nuclear strategy and geopolitics is half of the problem. If you have a problem with nuclear weapons, the danger is immense. Thus, if a problem is perceived, there is a problem.
 
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And yet if Iran were to do something stupid as to drop a nuclear device on Israel it would also knock out Gaza, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, and if their bombing is as effective as it was with war against Iraq, they would also likely bomb Egypt as well.
 
If that were sufficient, there would have been no need for a Nonproliferation Treaty. The fact of the matter is, no one wants a perceived hostile nation to get ahold of nuclear weapons, and the lack of cooperation at the hands of Iran has not convinced the international community that their fears are completely unfounded.
 
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