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Iranian Missile May Be Able to Hit U.S. by 2015

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FOXNews.com - Iranian Missile May Be Able to Hit U.S. by 2015

U.S. Defense Department report also says Iranians have gone to great lengths to protect its nuclear infrastructure from physical destruction including using buried and hardened facilities.

"With sufficient foreign assistance, Iran could probably develop and test an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of reaching the United States by 2015," says a new 12 page unclassified report prepared by the Department of Defense on the Iran Military Threat.

The report says Iran's military strategy is designed to defend against external or "hard" threats from the United States and Israel. "Iran's nuclear program and its willingness to keep open the possibility to develop nuclear weapons is a central part of its deterrent strategy," according to the report.

So while Russia is signing non-proliferation and disarmament agreements with the U.S., are they also working closely with Iran to make them a capable threat to the U.S. at the same time?

If we don't do something soon, this won't end well.
 
Obama will be out of office by then so we can start repairing the damage
 
So while Russia is signing non-proliferation and disarmament agreements with the U.S., are they also working closely with Iran to make them a capable threat to the U.S. at the same time?

What evidence do you have that Russia is providing such technology? All known Iranian missiles are based off North Korean designs or home built.
 
What evidence do you have that Russia is providing such technology?

Past precedent, for one. Iran knows who butters its bread, and Russia's been doing it for a couple decades. Why do you think they have a ton of Russian aircraft?

That's why I scoffed at Obama trying to pull this nonproliferation crap with Russia. Russians are the most nationalistic people in the world, and they are blessed with a long memory. They have no problem fighting wars by proxy, and are well-versed in presenting an olive branch in one hand and a saber in the other.
 
Past precedent, for one. Iran knows who butters its bread, and Russia's been doing it for a couple decades. Why do you think they have a ton of Russian aircraft?

That's why I scoffed at Obama trying to pull this nonproliferation crap with Russia. Russians are the most nationalistic people in the world, and they are blessed with a long memory. They have no problem fighting wars by proxy, and are well-versed in presenting an olive branch in one hand and a saber in the other.

Minus the long memory, that sounds like the United States or any other powerful nation.

That's the prerequisite of being a powerful nation.
 
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Past precedent, for one. Iran knows who butters its bread, and Russia's been doing it for a couple decades. Why do you think they have a ton of Russian aircraft?

That's why I scoffed at Obama trying to pull this nonproliferation crap with Russia. Russians are the most nationalistic people in the world, and they are blessed with a long memory. They have no problem fighting wars by proxy, and are well-versed in presenting an olive branch in one hand and a saber in the other.

There's still no actual source that says Russia is providing nuclear technology TODAY, or in the past for that matter.

In fact if we went by simple past precedent, then the US must still be providing Iran with weapons and technology right?
 
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Minus the long memory, that sounds like the United States or any other powerful nation.

That's the prerequisite of being a powerful nation.

Just furthers my point. I trust Russia as much as a Russian citizen trusts the USA. Appropriate for both accounts.

Wiseone said:
There's still no actual source that says Russia is providing nuclear technology TODAY, or in the past for that matter.

You're kidding, right?

In fact if we went by simple past precedent, then the US must still be providing Iran with weapons and technology right?

Nice red herring. That was for a specific purpose. Russia has long-term and intricate financial symbiosis with Iran. Rubles have been flowing in there much longer than dollars were.
 
There's still no actual source that says Russia is providing nuclear technology TODAY, or in the past for that matter.

In fact if we went by simple past precedent, then the US must still be providing Iran with weapons and technology right?



Sometimes I think we'll still be splitting hairs about who-hit-John after an Iranian nuke rips Manhatten a new ... orfice.
 
notice how the effort to curb north korea's nuclear capability has ended now that it has become a member of the nuclear 'family'
that can't be lost on iran. expect them to accelerate the deveopment of their own nukes before the US can fabricate a pre-emptive ruse to justify doing israel's bidding and bombing iran's facilities
seems America has become the world's bully
pity
 
Juche isn't as prone to irrationality as Islam. Also, the dreams of North Korea weren't feasible as they are a dirt poor nation. And by poor, I mean poor.

Iran's religious controlling junta is comprised of extremely wealthy Muslim fringers. Those are the last ones you want in power, and the last ones you want to have the bomb.
 
Past precedent, for one. Iran knows who butters its bread, and Russia's been doing it for a couple decades. Why do you think they have a ton of Russian aircraft?

So what you are really saying, if that there is absolutely no evidence at all. Selling aircraft and ICBM technology isn't even close to the same thing. The U.S. has sold warplanes to many countries it wouldn't even consider giving ICBM technology to. You have got nothing but completely baseless speculation.
 
If you refuse to believe it, that's your vice. I can pull up tons of sources, but I'll link one that primarily deals with politics in the Middle East. I'm sure you'll find fault with that one too.

Making a bold accusation with no evidence is your vice, not mine. Iran and Russia do have friendly relations, and do sell military hardware. However, that is not the same thing as giving ICBM technology. Iran had to go to North Korea for their initial Shahab missile development.
 
We've been able to hit them for quite some time.
 
Iranian Missile May Be Able to Hit U.S. by 2015

That's one slow ass missile if it's going to take 5 years to get here. I bet we can dodge it. :lol:
 
We've been able to hit them for quite some time.


Is that a suggestion that the Iranian regime is as rational as the US government? If so, I suggest you seek further information on Mahmood Isinajihad and the Mullahs. They're nuts.
 
FOXNews.com - Iranian Missile May Be Able to Hit U.S. by 2015



So while Russia is signing non-proliferation and disarmament agreements with the U.S., are they also working closely with Iran to make them a capable threat to the U.S. at the same time?

If we don't do something soon, this won't end well.

Why would Iran try to attack the USA (which is impossible because of the US antimissiles systems) since they know they'd be destroyed in a few minutes by US nukes if they do that?
 
Why would Iran try to attack the USA (which is impossible because of the US antimissiles systems) since they know they'd be destroyed in a few minutes by US nukes if they do that?


If they believe half of the rhetoric they spout, they may not care.

Have you not heard Mahmood Isinajihad talking about how he is perfectly content for Iran to perish as a nation and a people, if the conflagration brings on the 12th Mahdi?
 
Juche isn't as prone to irrationality as Islam. Also, the dreams of North Korea weren't feasible as they are a dirt poor nation. And by poor, I mean poor.

Iran's religious controlling junta is comprised of extremely wealthy Muslim fringers. Those are the last ones you want in power, and the last ones you want to have the bomb.

Why? They're not suicidal, are they?
 
If they believe half of the rhetoric they spout, they may not care.

Have you not heard Mahmood Isinajihad talking about how he is perfectly content for Iran to perish as a nation and a people, if the conflagration brings on the 12th Mahdi?

No

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FOXNews.com - Iranian Missile May Be Able to Hit U.S. by 2015



So while Russia is signing non-proliferation and disarmament agreements with the U.S., are they also working closely with Iran to make them a capable threat to the U.S. at the same time?

If we don't do something soon, this won't end well.

If Russia is selling Iran technology, why would it take so long for them to develop a missile? Sounds more like they are making it up as they go along.
And by the way, even if Iran had a missile and a nuclear weapon, why do you think they would fire it at the US? Do you have some secret information that the entire population of Iran has a death wish?
 
True, it won't end well at all. They will have to rename Iran as the Glass Desert.

Iran wouldn't hit us even if they could. They'd hit isreal and if they retaliated in kind Russia would nuke isreal and we would have to nuke russia. If we did that they would retaliate in kind. So yea, Iran not getting a nuke is very important.
 
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