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All Blog Posts Tagged 'iran' (24)

Latest UN Censure of Iran May Start More Confrontational Phase

Latest U.N. censure of Iran may start more confrontational phase China, Russia support rebuke of Tehran for ignoring resolutions By Glenn Kessler and Joby Warrick Washington Post Staff Writer Saturday, November 28, 2009 The resounding censure of Iran on Friday by the board of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N. nuclear watchdog, signals the start of a potentially more confrontational phase in the Obama administration's dealings with the Islamic republic, including the prospect o… Continue

Added by Ayah/Crystal on November 28, 2009 at 12:46pm — No Comments

"If no crippling sanctions are introduced by Christmas(on Iran), Israel will strike,"

Israel says threat of attack on Iran, no bluff.

Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon Following years of persistent threats by Israel to attack Iran, Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister rejects speculations that the warnings are just a bluff, insisting they are very real.… Continue

Added by mick on November 8, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Israel Depressed: Arms Shipment ‘Story’ Ineffective!

07Nov09 Once again, the Zionist entity seemed to be “depressed” after another attempt to hit the Lebanese and Palestinian Resistance was found to be useless. On Wednesday, Israeli Navy commando force, that reached the deep sea in small boats, boarded the Francop, a cargo ship owned by charter company UFS traveling under an Antiguan flag. According to Israeli media, the crew of sailors did not resist the commando and said that they did not know what was in the large container on board. The comm… Continue

Added by mick on November 7, 2009 at 1:47pm — No Comments

Israel's nukes and Iran Beneath the hype Pt.3: US intelligence experts Ray McGovern & Greg Thielmann

Beneath the hype Pt.3: US intelligence experts Ray McGovern & Greg Thielmann weigh-in on the consequences of US silence regarding Israel's nuclear weapons Continue

Added by mick on October 11, 2009 at 2:47am — No Comments

Scott Ritter--Target Iran (video)

Scott Ritter--Target Iran American Scott Ritter talks of Iran. Continue

Added by mick on October 1, 2009 at 1:30am — No Comments

Full text of Ahmadinejad’s speech to the UN General Assembly 24Sep09

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful “All praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Universe, and peace and blessing be upon our Master and Prophet, Mohammad, and his pure Household, and his noble Companions” “Oh, God, hasten the arrival of Imam Al-Mahdi and grant him good health and… Continue

Added by mick on September 24, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

"Operation in Afghanistan is rooted in Israel"

The real reason why the U.S. continues its presence in Afghanistan is Iran the country which is an annoyance for Israel, said Karen Kwiatkowski, a writer and former U.S. Air Force officer.

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Added by mick on July 23, 2009 at 2:05am — No Comments

Israel takes war on Iran underground

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:48:33 GMT Israeli intelligence services are trying to sabotage Iran's military and nuclear programs through tainted equipment and cyber attacks, a recent report says. Israeli officials, weary of Iran's achievements in the nuclear field, have turned… Continue

Added by mick on July 8, 2009 at 6:45pm — No Comments

Saudis give nod to Israeli raid on Iran

July 5, 2009 Saudis give nod to Israeli raid on Iran Uzi Mahnaimi in Tel Aviv and Sarah Baxter The head of Mossad, Israel’s overseas intelligence service, has assured Benjamin Netanyahu, its prime minister, that Saudi Arabia would turn a blind eye to Israeli jets flying over the kingdom during any future raid on Iran’s nuclear sites. Earlier this year Meir Dagan, Mossad’s director since 2002, held secret talks with Saudi officials to discuss the possibility. The Israeli press has alrea… Continue

Added by mick on July 5, 2009 at 2:09pm — No Comments

Iran police: Neda's death 'prearranged scenario'

Neda has become the symbol of post-election street rallies in Iran. Iran's Police Chief says the mysterious death of Neda Aqa-Soltan, who became a symbol of post-election street rallies in Iran, was a 'prearranged scenario'. Neda, 26, was shot dead on June 20… Continue

Added by mick on July 1, 2009 at 1:52pm — No Comments

Proof: Israeli Effort to Destabilize iran Via Twitter

Proof: Israeli Effort to Destabilize Iran Via Twitter #IranElection Monday, June 15, 2009 19:52 Posted in category PoliticsRight-wing Israeli interests are engaged in an all out Twitter attack with hopes of delegitimizing the Iranian election and causing political instability within Iran. Anyone using Twitter over the past few days knows that the topic of the Iranian election has been the most popular. Thousands of tweets and retweets alleging that the election was a fraud, calling for protest… Continue

Added by Ayah/Crystal on June 22, 2009 at 10:53pm — 2 Comments

Israeli Planes Prepare for Airstrike on Iran

by Avraham Zuroff (IsraelNN.com) While the U.S. is preparing for talks with Iran, Israel appears to be preparing for an attack, according to a plethora of media reports. Israel Air Force planes conducted exercises between Israel and Gibraltar, including midair refueling, according to a… Continue

Added by mick on May 3, 2009 at 1:58pm — No Comments

Adrian Hamilton: Walking out on Ahmadinejad was just plain childish

What are we trying to say? That any mention of Israel is now barred? Thursday, 23 April 2009 Isn't it time western diplomats just grew up and stopped these infantile games over President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad? All that this play-acting over boycotting of conferences because of his presence and walking out because of his words achieves is to flatter his ego, boost his poll ratings at home and play into the hands of an Israel that is desperate to prove Iran the gravest threat to its existence. Tru… Continue

Added by mick on April 23, 2009 at 6:40pm — No Comments

Petraeus Says Israel Might Choose to Attack Iran

April 1 (Bloomberg) -- Israel might choose to attack Iran to prevent it from developing a nuclear bomb, the top U.S. commander in the Middle East said today.

Army General David Petraeus told Congress that “the Israeli government may ultimately see itself so threatened by the prospect of an… Continue

Added by mick on April 1, 2009 at 2:59pm — 1 Comment

Report: IDF chief gave U.S. fresh intel on Iran nukes program

Last update - 09:58 18/03/2009 Report: IDF chief gave U.S. fresh intel on Iran nukes program By Natasha Mozgovaya, Haaretz Correspondent, Haaretz Service, and Reuters Tags: Israel News, Gabi Ashkenazi American sources told the Saudi newspaper Al-Watan that Israel Defense Forces chief Gabi Ashkenazi provided fresh intelligence to the United States concerning Iran's nuclear facility in Arak during his visit to Washington earlier this week, according to Israel Radio. Ashkenazi on Monday said that… Continue

Added by mick on March 18, 2009 at 12:45pm — No Comments

US kicks Iran war prep into high gear

Lieutenant Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi (M) and Adm. Michael Mullen (R) have been both talking of a war on Iran in the past several days. Just days after the top US commander sketched out plans to strike Iran, the US military claims Tehran sent a drone into Iraq in February.… Continue

Added by mick on March 18, 2009 at 12:41pm — No Comments

Iran missiles can reach Israel atom sites: commander

Wed Mar 4, 2009 11:35am EST By Zahra Hosseinian TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iranian missiles can reach Israeli nuclear sites and Tehran will respond firmly to any attack, a top commander said on Wednesday. Israel, like the United States, has not ruled out military action if diplomacy fails to end the row over the Islamic Republic's nuclear plans. "Today, the Islamic Republic of Iran has missiles with the range of 2,000 km (1,250 miles), and based on that all Israeli land including that regime's… Continue

Added by mick on March 4, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Netanyahu, Barak press for Iran timetable

Prime Minister-designate Netanyahu, Defense Minister Barak meet with visiting US Secretary of State Clinton in Jerusalem, separately urge her to set time constraints for diplomatic talks with Tehran. Stagnated Palestinian peace process also on the agenda Roni Sofer Latest Update: 03.03.09, 19:09 / Israel News

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Added by mick on March 3, 2009 at 11:27am — No Comments

Pentagon blames media for 'confusing' Iran nuke reports

Agence France-Presse Published: Monday March 2, 2009

WASHINGTON (AFP) – The Defense Department on Monday sought to clarify comments made by the top US military officer on Iran's atomic program a day after he said Tehran had enough nuclear material to make a bomb. Admi… Continue

Added by mick on March 3, 2009 at 11:11am — No Comments

Israel Launches Campaign Agains UN Nuke Watchdog Chief

Isn't it a good one, considering that Israel is armed to the teeth with nuclear heads! They are pissed with ElBaradei because he can't find anything wrong with the Iranian program! &%&*())!!! Crystal Last update - 08:45 26/02/2009 Israel launches campaign against UN nuke watchdog chief By Yossi Melman Tags: IAEA, syria, iran Israel's Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) recently intensified its attacks on the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Dr. Mohamed… Continue

Added by Ayah/Crystal on February 27, 2009 at 5:05am — 4 Comments