Posted on 10/31/2005 1:24:03 PM PST by markedmannerf
TEHRAN: Iran is unfazed by the threat of war or sanctions over its disputed nuclear programme and mounting international pressure has only hardened its resolve, a senior official said yesterday. “They must understand that such an attitude will only persuade us more to have nuclear technology,” said top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani, responding to widespread condemnation of comments by President Mahmoud Ahmadi Nejad. Iran has been bombarded with complaints after Nejad last week called for Israel to be “wiped off the map” – comments that increased concerns over the country’s bid to master nuclear fuel technology. “There won’t be a war. They do not have the means to go to war on two fronts,” Larijani was quoted as saying by the student news agency ISNA in a reference to the continued hostilities faced by US-led forces in neighbouring Iraq. “Iran is a hard target,” insisted Larijani, who was addressing a seminar on nuclear energy. “If they think they can limit us by oil sanctions or other sanctions, they are wrong. Oil sanctions will only increase the price of oil,” he added. Iran says it only wants to develop nuclear power for electricity generation, but the United States and European Union fear Iran is using the fuel cycle as a means to acquire an atomic bomb. They are pushing for the matter to be referred to the UN Security Council. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) approved a resolution last September calling on Iran to either stop all nuclear activities or face probable sanctions at the United Nations Security Council. – AFP
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No more talking to them - invade Iran!
It is called giving them a long rope to hang themselves...
You need to let them keep going when they are headed to a cliff. Then, just nudge them to a fall.
Their time is not far.
We'll just take all their oil.
That guy looks like Yakov Smirnoff.
Should be good TV. No doubt the MSM has their maps and display graphics ready to roll. Waiting for a green light from Russia.
Time we set them up the bomb.
Why do they think their band of thugs can stand up to a professional army?
I mean...since they already are the insurgents, once we kill all of them where will they get their insurgents for their insurgency? Time to Regime Change Iran for a myriad of reasons.
The more you squeeze these people the ,more ridiculous their statements become. Are they all inbred by Baghdad Bob?
Green light from Russia? Don't look for it- they're supplying both Iran and Syria with arms... just like old times.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
so nuke 'em already
Seeing that they don't need oil anymore.....
Russia gave a green light for Iraq or it wouldn't have happened. A similar situation exists with North Korea; there will be no military action unless China is in on it, either actively or passively. If Iran actually launches on Israel, the Russian green light could come immediately, in the context of the pre-agreed mission statement [not made public].
We need not wait on Russia!
Read this:
Russia to expand cooperation with Iran
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1509732/posts
ALERT:Tehran ‘bounty’ for attack on Israel (IRAN OFFERING $$ FOR ATTACK ON ISRAEL)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1511799/posts
ALERT: Blair hints at military action after Iran's 'disgraceful' taunt to Israel
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1510534/posts
Iranian Alert - October 27, 2005 - German Mag Claims Al Qaeda Leaders Operate Freely in Iran
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1510500/posts?page=3
Iranians to Back President on Israel Issue
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1510503/posts?page=1
White House Spokesman: Comments of Iran’s President on Israel Only Confirm our Concerns
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1509543/posts
Israel should be "wiped off the map": Iran president
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1509403/posts
Iran 'lets al-Qaeda roam free'
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1509678/posts
IRAN READY TO LAUNCH SATELLITE
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1509729/posts
Israel urges UN ouster for 'clear and present danger' Iran
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1509746/posts?page=1
If America invades Iran: Price of oil per barrel will approach $150, warns Iranian diplomat
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1509805/posts
IRAN: ISLAMIC ARMY DEATH THREATS FOR 210 JOURNALISTS
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1509966/posts
Analysis: Iranian Agents In U.S?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1509349/posts
Iran leader's words 'sickening'
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1509949/posts
GEOPOLITICAL INTELLIGENCE REPORT: Syria, Iran and the Power Plays over Iraq
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1509895/posts
Israel should be "wiped off the map": Iran president (I have added photos of the event)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1509941/posts
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