Marines Ramping Up For Invasion of IRAN by out2theblack

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=4844

Just sayin'...

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Saturday, February 6, 2010 12:41 PM

Did you read the dates?

Global Research, February 19, 2007
New Statesman - 2007-02-18

miss the President Bush and vp Cheney references?

" Just sayin'...

and next week the liberation of France will begin

Either you Are with the terrorists, or ... you Are with the terrorists

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Sunday, February 7, 2010 8:03 AM

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Originally posted by GinoBiffaroni:
Did you read the dates?

Global Research, February 19, 2007
New Statesman - 2007-02-18

and next week the liberation of France will begin

Absolutely. And hey , isn't it about time for the Liberation of France , anyway ?

Did you READ the article ?

Considering all that has happened in the nearly 3 years that have gone by since then , it's not LESS applicable , but MORE SO...

Good likelihood that an Israeli action will tip the US into conflict , which seems to be what is desired...

Not everyone is stupid , yanno ?

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Monday, February 8, 2010 9:04 AM

"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." -- William Casey, Reagan's presidential campaign manager & CIA Director (from first staff meeting in 1981)

Quote:
Originally posted by out2theblack:

Absolutely. And hey , isn't it about time for the Liberation of France , anyway ?

Did you READ the article ?

Considering all that has happened in the nearly 3 years that have gone by since then , it's not LESS applicable , but MORE SO...

Really? Even with a secret Muslim Socialist in charge?

Quote:

Not everyone is stupid , yanno ?

Well, not EVERYone. You, though, definitely ARE stupid.

Mike

Work is the curse of the Drinking Class.
- Oscar Wilde

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Monday, February 8, 2010 12:50 PM

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Originally posted by Kwicko:

You, though, definitely ARE stupid.

Tell it to the Marines !

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Monday, February 8, 2010 1:33 PM

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Originally posted by out2theblack:
Quote:
Originally posted by Kwicko:

You, though, definitely ARE stupid.

Tell it to the Marines !

Oh, they already know you're stupid.

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Monday, February 8, 2010 1:47 PM

Time is on my side...

That @$$hat that you insist upon wearing will look even more stupid on you when the Marines go into Iran...

Of course , one has to hope no such thing ever happens...

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Monday, February 8, 2010 2:04 PM

Hey, maybe if you wait long enough, that magical proof that I tried to have you banned will show up, too!

Keep the dream alive, dipshit.

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 5:35 AM

This is just the latest right-wing talking point, as confirmed by Miz Palin in her tea-bagging extravaganza, and as espoused by Pat Buchanan.

Apparently, they think that if THEY say that Obama is going to invade Iran, he'll feel obligated to do so.

And now every right-wing neo-con on this board is parroting it in typical idiot fashion.

Mike

Work is the curse of the Drinking Class.
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 11:08 AM

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/iran/7193935/Iran
-warns-it-will-punch-the-West-on-Islamic-revolution-anniversary.html

'..."The Iranian nation, with its unity and God's grace, will punch the arrogance (Western powers) on the 22nd of Bahman (February 11) in a way that will leave them stunned," Khamenei, who is also Iran's commander-in-chief, told a gathering of air force personnel.

The country's top cleric was marking the occasion when Iran's air force gave its support to revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, a key event which led to the toppling of the US-backed shah on February 11, 1979.

His comments came as Iran said it would begin to produce higher enriched uranium from Tuesday, in defiance of Western powers trying to ensure the country's nuclear drive is peaceful...'

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Originally posted by Kwicko:

Apparently, they think that if THEY say that Obama is going to invade Iran, he'll feel obligated to do so.

And now every right-wing neo-con on this board is parroting it in typical idiot fashion.

Is this Islamic cleric Khameinei also a 'right-wing neocon idiot' ?

For the record , I'm none of the above...

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 11:13 AM

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Originally posted by out2theblack:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/iran/7193935/Iran
-warns-it-will-punch-the-West-on-Islamic-revolution-anniversary.html

'..."The Iranian nation, with its unity and God's grace, will punch the arrogance (Western powers) on the 22nd of Bahman (February 11) in a way that will leave them stunned," Khamenei, who is also Iran's commander-in-chief, told a gathering of air force personnel.

The country's top cleric was marking the occasion when Iran's air force gave its support to revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, a key event which led to the toppling of the US-backed shah on February 11, 1979.

His comments came as Iran said it would begin to produce higher enriched uranium from Tuesday, in defiance of Western powers trying to ensure the country's nuclear drive is peaceful...'

Is this Islamic cleric Khameinei a 'right-wing neocon idiot' also ?

For the record , I'm none of the above...

Either disarm Israels nukes or shut up about Iran

simple really

Either you Are with the terrorists, or ... you Are with the terrorists

Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers.
What you do today, might Burn Your Ass Tomorrow"

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 11:20 AM

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Originally posted by GinoBiffaroni:

Either disarm Israels nukes or shut up about Iran

simple really

Shutting up doesn't facilitate Folk acquiring advance notice of the intent of nations...

Besides , I know Folk have a lot of faith in me , but requiring me to disarm Israeli nukes is quite a large job ,
even given my considerable talents...

Considering the damage and genocide perped by even the conventional weapons in the possession of some nations , disarming the nukes in that region seems fair...

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 11:20 AM

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Originally posted by out2theblack:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/iran/7193935/Iran
-warns-it-will-punch-the-West-on-Islamic-revolution-anniversary.html

'..."The Iranian nation, with its unity and God's grace, will punch the arrogance (Western powers) on the 22nd of Bahman (February 11) in a way that will leave them stunned," Khamenei, who is also Iran's commander-in-chief, told a gathering of air force personnel.

The country's top cleric was marking the occasion when Iran's air force gave its support to revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, a key event which led to the toppling of the US-backed shah on February 11, 1979.

His comments came as Iran said it would begin to produce higher enriched uranium from Tuesday, in defiance of Western powers trying to ensure the country's nuclear drive is peaceful...'

Quote:
Originally posted by Kwicko:

Apparently, they think that if THEY say that Obama is going to invade Iran, he'll feel obligated to do so.

And now every right-wing neo-con on this board is parroting it in typical idiot fashion.

Is this Islamic cleric Khameinei also a 'right-wing neocon idiot' ?

For the record , I'm none of the above...

For the record, you really are. Especially the "idiot" part.

And I didn't see anywhere in there where Khameini was either saying that the U.S. was gearing up to invade Iran, or calling for us to do so.

So what was your point?

Is his big surprise for his nation an American invasion? Is that what he's unveiling? How does one put a veil over a half a million soldiers, anyway? I mean, I'm sure HAARP would do it, but...

;)

Mike

Work is the curse of the Drinking Class.
- Oscar Wilde

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 11:36 AM

For the record , no , I'm not an idiot...

Hey , I'm not even an Islamic cleric !

Seems there is a pushing match going on between nations , but things can't even be kept civil on this board ?

Human governments are doomed for that very reason...

Ahmadinejad watches 'Avatar' with fancy 3D glasses

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http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6160DM20100207

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 11:45 AM

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Originally posted by Niki2:
I happen to agree (SHOCK!) for probably the once and only time...while I don't think it's about your "petty hatred", I do think you turn things too personally about people here than contribute to the actual discussions all too often, Mike. All it does is devolve the thread and turn it into a "did to!" "did not!" game , which I know you enjoy, but really...

So there: that's your reprimand for the day

Thanks for noticing , Niki !

http://www.fireflyfans.net/mthread.asp?b=18&t=41804

I'm sure that you're not the only one who does...

Fear leads to Anger , Anger leads to Hate , Hate leads to Suffering !

Fear is the (mind)Killer...

Kwicki-Mikey is Proud of being 'Officially the Angriest Man on the Internet™...'

His sins begin with his Pride...But , he's fearful of being 'found out' and exposed...

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 12:10 PM

Actually, I reject your notion of "sin" in the first place, so you're starting off by talking out of your ass, which seems to be your go-to position.

As for you "fear" BS, go for it. Give it your best shot. Fetch, boy!

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 12:12 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by out2theblack:
Quote:
Originally posted by GinoBiffaroni:

Either disarm Israels nukes or shut up about Iran

simple really

Shutting up doesn't facilitate Folk acquiring advance notice of the intent of nations...

Besides , I know Folk have a lot of faith in me , but requiring me to disarm Israeli nukes is quite a large job ,
even given my considerable talents...

Considering the damage and genocide perped by even the conventional weapons in the possession of some nations , disarming the nukes in that region seems fair...

Well if your not up to the task, perhaps your Marines should invade Israel

I would also point out that diplomatic and economic warfare conducted by some nations contributed greatly in building this house of cards...

So a nuke free middle east, without the US involving itself or propping anyone up...

would be a big leap forward wouldn't it

Either you Are with the terrorists, or ... you Are with the terrorists

Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers.
What you do today, might Burn Your Ass Tomorrow"

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 12:18 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by GinoBiffaroni:

Well if your not up to the task, perhaps your Marines should invade Israel

I would also point out that diplomatic and economic warfare conducted by some nations contributed greatly in building this house of cards...

So a nuke free middle east, without the US involving itself or propping anyone up...

would be a big leap forward wouldn't it

Didn't say that I'm not up to it...Just that it's a very large job for one man , even given my considerable talents...

Never said they were MY Marines , either...Just gave a heads-up about what's going on , for Folk as need to know...

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 12:23 PM

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Originally posted by Kwicko:
Actually, I reject your notion of "sin" in the first place, so you're starting off by talking out of your ass, which seems to be your go-to position.

That 'ass' happens to be smarter than anything that you've ever been able to muster !

Mikey can't find his @zz , even with a map tattooed on it...Needs to pull his head out and have a look around...

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 1:49 PM

NIKI2

Gettin' old, but still a hippie at heart...

Well, OTB, you've lost me now. I don't see any actual "hate" or "fear" in Mike's postings...I see them more as jabs from someone having fun ruffling feathers. Even when he gets truly nasty, it's hard to "see" someone such as you describe him to be. And USUALLY I see him going after people who kinda make themselves targets in the first place...

And my goodness, EVERYONE here knows what he does, and periodically he gets chastized for it, so it's not news to anyone. Mine was a mild reprimand, don't use it to justify your ugliness please.

What exactly is he supposedly fearful of being found out and exposed about? I think he's pretty straightforward. It irritates me sometimes, but far less than some of the amazing statements made by you and some others here, and by some of the truly awful things people post here--usually those Mike tweaks, I note.

I don't recognize 'sins' either, so you've lost me there as well, along with all the religious crap. I've never seen any evidence of "considerable talents", and I've seen a lot of bullshit from you...very self-indulgent and grandiose. At least Mike spares us that.

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 4:10 PM

Yet another reason to wonder who is the destabilizing force in the middle east.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8507482.stm

Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri warns of Israel 'threat'

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri says he is concerned about "escalating and dangerous threats" posed to the Middle East by Israel.

Mr Hariri told the BBC that Israeli planes were entering Lebanese airspace every day, and he feared the prospect of another war with Israel.

He accused Israel of making a huge mistake by allegedly threatening both Lebanon and neighbouring Syria.

His comments come days after Syria and Israel exchanged hostile accusations.

The BBC's Natalia Antelava in Beirut says that while such rhetoric is hardly new, there is concern it could lead to more serious confrontation.

We will stand against Israel, we will stand with our own people
Saad Hariri
Lebanese Prime Minister

Israel plays down Lebanon claim

In an interview with the BBC, Mr Hariri said: "We hear a lot of Israeli threats day in and day out, and not only threats.

"We see what's happening on the ground and in our airspace and what's happening all the time during the past two months - every day we have Israeli planes entering Lebanese airspace.

"This is something that is escalating, and this is something that is really dangerous."

Mr Hariri also said that Lebanon was united, and that the government would stand by Hezbollah - the Lebanese militant group which fought Israel in 2006.

"I think they're betting that there might be some division in Lebanon, if there is a war against us.

"Well, there won't be a division in Lebanon. We will stand against Israel. We will stand with our own people."

His comments come just days after the foreign ministers of Syria and Israel exchanged aggressive accusations, which fuelled both media speculation and public fear about what many in the region describe as the "imminent next war".

Such hostile rhetoric is hardly new to the Middle East, and yet, because calm in this is region is so fragile, many are concerned that it could lead to a more serious confrontation.

Perhaps the US should take some of the patriot missiles they are giving Israel, and turn them over to Lebanon instead

Either you Are with the terrorists, or ... you Are with the terrorists

Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers.
What you do today, might Burn Your Ass Tomorrow"

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Sunday, June 13, 2010 6:56 AM

UN "Green Light" for a Pre-emptive US-Israel Attack on Iran? Security Council Resolution Transforms Iran into a "Sitting Duck"

by Michel Chossudovsky

Global Research, June 11, 2010

"A sitting duck is a defenceless victim, an easy target, vulnerable to attack"

What this latest resolution suggests is that Washington and its NATO allies not only control the UN Security Council, they ultimately also call the shots on foreign policy in Moscow and Beijing.

This Security Council resolution should dispel the myth of competing super powers. Both China and Russia are an appendage of the New World Order.

As far as international diplomacy is concerned, both China and Russia are "Paper Tigers", with no teeth. "'Paper Tiger' [纸老虎 (zhǐ lǎohǔ)], meaning something that seems as threatening as a tiger, but is really harmless."

Both China and Russia are the victims of their own failed decisions within the United Nations Security Council.

An attack on Iran would immediately lead to military escalation. Syria and Lebanon would also be targeted. The entire Middle East Central Asian region would flare up, a situation which could potentially evolve towards a World War III scenario.

In a very real sense, the US-NATO-Israel military adventure threatens the future of humanity.

The UN Security Council voted on June 9 the imposition of a fourth round of sweeping sanctions against The Islamic Republic of Iran, which include an expanded arms embargo as well "tougher financial controls".

In a bitter irony, this resolution was passed within days of the United Nations Security Council's outright refusal to adopt a motion condemning Israel for its attack on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla in international waters.

It also followed the holding of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) conference in Washington under UN auspices, which called for the establishment, in its final resolution, of a nuclear free Middle East as well as the dismantling of Israel's nuclear weapons arsenal. Israel is considered to be the World's sixth nuclear power, with, according to Jane Defense, between 100 and 300 nuclear warheads. ( Analysts: Israel viewed as world's 6th nuclear power, Israel News, Ynetnews, April 10, 2010). Iran in contrast has no known nuclear weapons capabilities.

UNSC Resolution 1929 is based on a fundamental falsehood. It upholds the notion that Iran is an upcoming nuclear power and a threat to global security. It also provides a green light to the US-NATO-Israel military alliance to threaten Iran with a pre-emptive punitive nuclear attack, using the UN Security Council as rubber stamp.

The Security Council exercises double standards in the application of sanctions: Whereas Iran is the target of punitive threats, Israel's extensive nuclear arsenal, is either ignored or tacitly accepted by "the international community". For Washington, Israel's nukes are an instrument of peace in the Middle East.

Moreover, whereas all fingers are pointed at Iran which does not possess nuclear weapons, five so-called "non-nuclear" European states including Belgium, Holland, Germany, Italy and Turkey not only possess tactical nuclear weapons under national command, these warheads are deployed and targeted at Iran.

Resolution 1929 (June 9, 2010):

“7. Decides that Iran shall not acquire an interest in any commercial activity in another State involving uranium mining, production or use of nuclear materials and technology as listed in INFCIRC/254/Rev.9/Part 1, in particular uranium-enrichment and reprocessing activities, all heavy-water activities or technology-related to ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons, and further decides that all States shall prohibit such investment in territories under their jurisdiction by Iran, its nationals, and entities incorporated in Iran or subject to its jurisdiction, or by persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or by entities owned or controlled by them;

“8. Decides that all States shall prevent the direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer to Iran, from or through their territories or by their nationals or individuals subject to their jurisdiction, or using their flag vessels or aircraft, and whether or not originating in their territories, of any battle tanks, armoured combat vehicles, large calibre artillery systems, combat aircraft, attack helicopters, warships, missiles or missile systems .... , decides further that all States shall prevent the provision to Iran by their nationals or from or through their territories of technical training, financial resources or services, advice, other services or assistance related to the supply, sale, transfer, provision, manufacture, maintenance or use of such arms and related materiel, and, in this context, calls upon all States to exercise vigilance and restraint over the supply, sale, transfer, provision, manufacture and use of all other arms and related materiel;" (Security Council Imposes Additional Sanctions on Iran, Voting 12 in Favour to 2 Against, with 1 Abstention, Includes complete text of UNSC Resolution 1929, UN News, June 9, 2010, emphasis added, )

The Arms Embargo. Implications for Russia and China

Both the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China have caved in to US pressures and voted in favor of a resolution, which is not only detrimental to Iran's security, but which seriously weakens and undermines their strategic role as potential competing World powers on the Eurasian geopolitical chessboard.

The resolution strikes at the very heart of the structure of military alliances. It prevents Russia and China to sell both strategic and conventional weapons and military technology to their de facto ally: Iran. In fact, that was one of major objectives of Resolution 1929, which Washington is intent upon enforcing.

At the same time, by barring Iran from purchasing conventional military equipment, the resolution prevents Iran from defending itself from a US-NATO-Israel attack.

The resolution, were it to be fully enforced, would not only invalidate ongoing bilateral military cooperation agreements with Iran, it would create a wedge in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

It would also significantly weaken trade and investment relations between Iran and its Russian and Chinese partners. The financial and banking provisions in the resolution also point to Washington's resolve to not only isolate Iran but also to destabilize its financial system.

Washington is intent upon enforcing this resolution. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has appointed Robert Einhorn, Special Advisor for Nonproliferation and Arms Control, as U.S. coordinator for the implementation of the sanctions regime directed against both Iran and North Korea:.

"U.S. President Barack Obama hailed the resolution, saying it will put in place the toughest sanctions ever faced by the Iranian government and send an "unmistakable message" to Tehran about the international community's commitment to stopping the spread of nuclear weapons."(Clinton appoints coordinator for sanctions against Iran, DPRK, Xinhua, June 10, 2010

"We expect every country to aggressively implement Resolution 1929" said State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley. Were China and Russia to decide not to abide by the resolution's provisions, particularly those relating to weapons sales to Iran (art. 8), Washington would use this as an opportunity to engage in an increasingly confrontational diplomacy in relation to Beijing and Moscow.

The resolution is also intended to establish a US led hegemony in the production and export of advanced weapons systems. It is is heavy blow, almost a "death sentence", for China and Russia's lucrative international weapons trade, which competes with the US, UK, France, Germany and Israel. In the post-Soviet era, the arms trade has become a central component of Russia's fragile economy. The potential repercussions on Russia's balance of payments are far-reaching.

Disabling Iran's Missile Defence System

UN Security Council resolutions are an integral part of US foreign policy. They are on the drawing board of Washington's think tanks, including the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and the Heritage Foundation. In this regard, it is worth noting that the substance of article 8 of UNSC Resolution 1929 (June 9, 2010 was contained in a January 2010 report of the Heritage Foundation, which calls for "blocking arms sales to Iran" including Russia's S-300 missiles:

"Washington and its allies should make every effort to deprive Iran of foreign arms transfers, particularly the impending sale of Russian S-300 surface to air missiles, which could provoke Israel to strike sooner rather than later. Stronger multinational efforts also need to be made to prevent Iran from transferring arms to Hezbollah and Palestinian terrorist groups, which pose a threat not only to Israel, but to stability in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan. On November 3, Israeli naval forces intercepted the Francop, an Antigua-flagged cargo ship that was transporting about 500 tons of weapons from Iran to Hezbollah, via Syria.[22] The U.S. should press other allies to join in giving greater assistance to Israeli efforts to intercept Iranian arms flows, particularly to Hezbollah and Hamas." (James Phillips, An Israeli Preventive Attack on Iran's Nuclear Sites: Implications for the U.S, The Heritage Foundation, Washington, DC, January 2010)

Did Moscow assess the implications of the proposed arms embargo?

Immediately following the adoption of the UNSC resolution on June 9th, several Russian press reports indicated that the sale of Russian S-300 missiles to Iran would be frozen, despite assurances by foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that the UNSC resolution would not affect the air-defence deal..(Russia says in talks with Iran on new nuclear plants, Haaretz, June 10, 2010) These contradictory statements suggest that there are significant divisions within the Russian leadership, without which Russia would have duly exercised its veto power in the UN Security Council.

Russia's S-300 Surface to Air Missile

Without Russian military aid, Iran is a "sitting duck". Its air defence system depends on continued Russian military cooperation. Moreover, without Iran, Russia would be constrained to selling military equipment to countries in the US-NATO orbit. (See Russia to offset loss of Iran arms sales with Iraqi, Afghan deals, Russia, RIA Novosti, June 11, 2010)

Pre-emptive nuclear attack on Iran

The World is at dangerous crossroads. The real threat to global security emanates from the US-NATO-Israel alliance. The UN Security Council directly serves the interests of the Western military alliance. The Security Council resolution grants a de facto "green light" to wage a pre-emptive war against Iran, which has been on the Pentagon's drawing board since 2004.

"An operational plan to wage aerial attacks on Iran has been in "a state of readiness" since June 2005. Essential military hardware to wage this operation has been deployed. (For further details see Michel Chossudovsky, Nuclear War against Iran, Jan 2006). In 2005, Vice President Dick Cheney ordered USSTRATCOM to draft a "contingency plan", which would "include a large-scale air assault on Iran employing both conventional and tactical nuclear weapons." (Philip Giraldi, Attack on Iran: Pre-emptive Nuclear War , The American Conservative, 2 August 2005).

Under the Obama administration, the threats have become increasingly pervasive and far more explicit than under the NeoCons. In October 2009, The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) organized an Event at Washington's Wohlstetter Conference Center on "Should Israel Attack Iran?":

"Iran's nuclear weapons development continues apace, threatening the security of its neighbors and the international community. According to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center, more than 60 percent of the American public believes preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons warrants military action. Israel's deputy foreign minister, Daniel Ayalon, emphasized on September 21 that Israel has “not taken any option off the table” when it comes to countering the Iranian threat. The same day, Israel's top general, chief of staff Lieutenant General Gabi Ashkenazi, made it clear that he would not rule out a military strike on Iran's nuclear installations, repeating that "Israel has the right to defend itself and all options are on the table." As the debate intensifies over how to respond most effectively to Iran's provocations, it is timely to explore the strategic and legal parameters of a potential Israeli strike against the Islamic Republic and provide some thorough analysis about implications for the United States. (American Enterprise Institute, Should Israel Attack Iran?, October 2009, emphasis added)

From a military standpoint, Israel could not undertake a unilateral attack on Iran without the active coordination of the Pentagon:.

"As President Obama extends “an open hand”, seeking direct talks with Tehran in his attempt to halt its nuclear programme, Mrs Clinton appeared [June 2009] ready to unnerve the Iranian leadership with talk of a pre-emptive strike “the way that we did attack Iraq”. She said that she was trying to put herself in the shoes of the Iranian leadership, but added that Tehran “might have some other enemies that would do that [deliver a pre-emptive strike] to them”. It was a clear reference to Israel, where Binyamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister, has talked about the possibility of military action to halt Iran’s nuclear programme — something he views as a threat to the Jewish state. ( Don’t discount Israel pre-emptive strike, Hillary Clinton warns Iran, Times Online, June 8, 2009, emphasis added)

In April 2010 the message was crystal clear: Washington "would use atomic weapons only in 'extreme circumstances' and would not attack non-nuclear states, but singled out "outliers" Iran and North Korea as exceptions." ( Iran to Take US to UN Over Obama's Threat to Use Nuclear Weapons against Iran, AlJazeera, April 11, 2010). Defence Secretary Robert Gates explained in a television interview "that Washington was making exceptions of Tehran and Pyongyang because they had defied repeated UN Security Council ultimatums over their nuclear programmes." (Ibid).

UN "Green Light" for a World War Three Scenario?

Is this latest Security Council resolution "the green light" which Washington has been seeking?

The substance of the Security Council resolution is also directed at Iran allies: China and Russia.

Ironically, while China and Russia failed to exercise their veto power, they are nonetheless the object of veiled US threats. China is surrounded by US military facilities. US missiles in Poland and the Caucasus are pointed towards Russian cities. More recently, the Obama administration has called for the extension of the sanctions regime directed against Russia's ally, Belarus.

Washington has also announced that "The Pentagon is preparing to embark on a mini-building boom in Central Asia, which would include the construction of strategic US facilities military "in all five Central Asian states, including Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan." (See Defense Dollars Building Boom: Pentagon Looks to Construct New Military Bases in Central Asia, Eurasianet, June 6, 2010). These various military cooperation agreements with former Soviet republics are not only intent upon weakening the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the CSTO, they are part of the US-NATO strategic encirclement of Russia and China.

What this latest resolution suggests is that Washington and its NATO allies not only control the UN Security Council, they ultimately also call the shots on foreign policy in Moscow and Beijing.

This Security Council resolution should dispel the myth of competing super powers. Both China and Russia are an appendage of the New World Order.

As far as international diplomacy is concerned, both China and Russia are "Paper Tigers", with no teeth. "'Paper Tiger' [纸老虎 (zhǐ lǎohǔ)], meaning something that seems as threatening as a tiger, but is really harmless."

Both China and Russia are the victims of their own failed decisions within the United Nations Security Council.

An attack on Iran would immediately lead to military escalation. Syria and Lebanon would also be targeted. The entire Middle East Central Asian region would flare up, a situation which could potentially evolve towards a World War III scenario.

In a very real sense, the US-NATO-Israel military adventure threatens the future of humanity.

Michel Chossudovsky is a frequent contributor to Global Research. Global Research Articles by Michel Chossudovsky

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Sunday, June 13, 2010 7:11 AM

NIKI2

Gettin' old, but still a hippie at heart...

Oh, sigh, give it a rest. The second link you posted was in February of 2010, when they were going to "punch a hole in" Western arrogance THAT WEEK!

Run on with your tangent; Dumbya's administration may have been stupid and short-sighted enough to invade Iraq and dream of invading Iran, but it's absurd on the face of it and just something you post for dramatic effect. Give it up; all you've done is expose your idiocy and been mocked, and that'll go right on...

Hippie Operative Nikovich Nikita Nicovna Talibani,
signing off

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Sunday, June 13, 2010 9:30 AM

DREAMTROVE

I posted this a long time ago. There's definitely a plan there, and it's being set up continuously, because, after all, 80 million people, 2 million engineers, outside of the one world socialist plan, it's almost too much for a globalist to bear. All those brains, thinking, without being told what to think.

O2tB, there was an article in the national review online a couple years back, i'm trying to think of what to search on, anyway, it made the case for peace with Iran, on the grounds that Iran was just the kind of capitalist religious conservative society that right wants, and that replacing it would almost inevitably lead to either a socialist regime or a jihadist extremist one. He points out that by a wide margin, Iran is the most America-like society in the middle east.

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Sunday, June 13, 2010 1:43 PM

PIRATENEWS

John Lee, conspiracy therapist at Hollywood award-winner History Channel-mocked SNL-spoofed PirateNew.org wooHOO!!!!!!

The invasion of Iran began in 2007, and has never stopped.

AllCIAduh has been attacking Iran for CIA, since Al Qaeda IS CIA.

Seymour Hersh reported on Cheney ordering US Marines to dress up as Iranians and attack the US Navy...

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Sunday, June 13, 2010 2:27 PM

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/180605/Sea-battle-fear-as-Iran-sen
ds-flotilla-to-Gaza

'...President Ahmadinejad raised the spectre of a sea battle as he warned the ships would be carrying an escort of “volunteer marines” ready to “teach Israelis a lesson”.'

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Sunday, June 13, 2010 2:29 PM