Israel and US preparing for war with Iran?
Published: 20 April, 2009, 20:18
TAGS: Military, Middle East, USA
Israel appears to be preparing for the greatest military exercise in the history of the Jewish state, with Iran being a potential target.
The exercise is expected to take place on June 2 and will involve testing the US-Israeli developed missile defense system ‘Arrow’, intended to deter missile attacks.
An Israeli strike on approximately one dozen targets in Iran could come within hours of receiving orders, according to an Israeli defense official quoted in the Times.
According to the paper’s source the Israeli military is awaiting the final go-ahead by the country’s new government headed by Benjamin Netanyahu.
The news comes just days after Israeli President Shimon Peres backtracked on earlier rumors of war, saying, “The solution in Iran is not a military one.” Peres has recently been quoted as confirming that if a diplomatic solution is not found soon, then Israel “will strike."
Iran has itself not been inactive in its stance towards Israel and the US. A recent study, conducted by the Israel Intelligence Heritage & Commemoration Center (IICC) suggests that Iran may strike back with anti-American and anti-Israeli terror attacks through intelligence and terror networks in South American countries. The Asian state “has already made major inroads in its relationship with Venezuela and Bolivia, largely based on shared anti-American sentiments”, the study says.
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Would Russia object to a surgical strike? I understand the two countries are close economically, but is it really in the interest of Russia to let a regime as unstable as the rulers of Iran to acquire nuclear capability? What would stop Iran exporting the technology or (god forbid) weapons to a country of group not friendly to Russia (Chechnyan rebels come to mind)? A nuclear free Iran would also help diffuse the pretext the United States is using for it's missile defense shield in Eastern Europe, which the Kremlin vocally disapproves of. If anyone is familiar with the prevailing wisdom in allowing (and possibly aiding) Tehran's pursuit of nukes, please enlighten me.
Russia will defend Iran if the worst scenario takes place. And of course Gaddaffi would also support Iran. It is rather contradictory for any Nation on earth whom posseses Nuclear-weapons, to tell other Nations not to build likewise. The US has capabilitys yes, but not "total" Nuclear capability? The obvious answers to All Wars boils down to "Arms-suppliers/dealers". Money indeed being the root of all Evil. (Negativity as I percieve it). There is an abundance of Wealth in the world to stop all suffering, but the so-called Superior Dogs (Gods) are not willing to sacrifice their pleasurable lifes. However all things come to pass. The ancient Atlanteans are alive and well, and will demonstrate their Manifestation in 2013.