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Current Events => Breaking News => Topic started by: thundley4 on February 16, 2011, 03:31:54 PM
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Israel has condemned a decision by Iran's navy to sail two of its ships through the Suez Canal to the Mediterranean Sea.
Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said the world should act against Iran's "recurring provocations".
The vessels were planning to sail to Syria, Mr Lieberman said.
There has been no response from Tehran, but reports last month said Iran's navy planned to send a "fleet" to the Mediterranean Sea for a year.
"During the mission, the fleet of warships will enter the waters of the Red Sea and then will be dispatched to the Mediterranean Sea," Lieutenant Commander Rear Admiral Gholam Reza Khadem-Bigham was quoted as saying in January by the semi-official Fars news agency.
He said the fleet would gain "good intelligence and information of the regions it is due to visit". BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12488908)
Iran recently had protests similar to Egypt and the Obama administrations reactions were tepid to say the least. Iran must be feeling emboldened, by the Muslim Brotherhoods success in Egypt.
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BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12488908)
Iran recently had protests similar to Egypt and the Obama administrations reactions were tepid to say the least. Iran must be feeling emboldened, by the Muslim Brotherhoods success in Egypt.
Of course they are.
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There are attack planes, missiles, submarines and targets. Just sayin'.
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Well, the only thing I will say is that if Israel responds militarily, I hope they do it in a way that is worth the trouble it will bring on them.
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Well, the only thing I will say is that if Israel responds militarily, I hope they do it in a way that is worth the trouble it will bring on them.
Sinking the Iranian ships will cause no less trouble than blocking and turning them around.
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Looks like trouble real soon.
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Iran Warships Cancel Request to Cross Suez Canal
http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=208621
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Iran Warships Cancel Request to Cross Suez Canal
http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=208621
I guess Iran is afraid of the potential consequences. Anyways, it's all "sabre rattling" and who flinches first. Wanna bet that they (Iran) starts messing with the US in the Persian Gulf?? Perhaps by blocking the Straights of Hormuz??
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I guess Iran is afraid of the potential consequences. Anyways, it's all "sabre rattling" and who flinches first. Wanna bet that they (Iran) starts messing with the US in the Persian Gulf?? Perhaps by blocking the Straights of Hormuz??
What's the bet that Obama would do little more than flap his gums should that come to pass ?
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What's the bet that Obama would do little more than flap his gums should that come to pass ?
NO, because that's a losing wager....
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Egypt OKs Iran warships through Suez Canal
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41666399/ns/world_news-mideastn_africa/
CAIRO — Egypt has agreed to let two Iranian naval vessels transit the Suez Canal, a move that comes despite expressions of concern by Israeli officials, the Egyptian-government's MENA news agency reported Friday.
Authorities approved a request from Iranian diplomats who offered assurances that the two ships won't have weapons or nuclear or chemical material, MENA stated.
The move had been widely expected and Iranian officials have insisted the request is in line with international regulations. They say the two vessel are headed to Syria for training.
So it begins.
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Egypt OKs Iran warships through Suez Canal
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41666399/ns/world_news-mideastn_africa/
So it begins.
I'm sure that Obama's willingness to condemn Israel in the UN has nothing to do with this.
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I'm sure that Obama's willingness to condemn Israel in the UN has nothing to do with this.
Valerie Jarret is Iranian. Most of his people hate Israel. Not surprising at all this move for me.
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Load up the Harpoons.
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Well, Israel should look on the bright side....they're right out there in front of them now where it's easier to get to 'em to sink 'em.
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Sinking the Iranian ships will cause no less trouble than blocking and turning them around.
Well, you are probably right, but in any case, whatever they do will probably bring them grief. Especially with the "boy king" in office.
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What's the bet that Obama would do little more than flap his gums should that come to pass ?
Maybe he would bow down and kiss their a**, ur hand.