Egypt, Gulf Arab allies eye anti-militant alliance

AP ^ | 11/03/14 | HAMZA HENDAWI

[winoneforthegipper]

CAIRO (AP) — U.S. Arab allies Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait are discussing the creation of a military pact to take on Islamic militants, with the possibility of a joint force to intervene around the Middle East, The Associated Press has learned.

The alliance would also serve as a show of strength to counterbalance their traditional rival, Shiite-dominated, Iran. Two countries are seen as potential theaters for the alliance to act, senior Egyptian military officials said: Libya, where Islamic militants have taken over several cities, and Yemen, where Shiite rebels suspected of links to Iran have seized control of the capital.

[winoneforthegipper]

Oh Boy....This would so not bring peace....lol

[CorporateStepsister]

The Middle Eastern royals are living in fear of an overthrow.

[winoneforthegipper]

I am not even sure who in their right mind would suggest a nato like presence that is made up of all sunni...lol

[Grampa Dave]

Let them finance the Chicom’s to provide soldiers, air power and sea power to ensure that China gets the oil it needs.

[winoneforthegipper]

Well certainly new ideas are welcomed to bring Middle East Peace...but this ain’t one of them...lol

[SampleMan]

A cynical Machiavellian would:
1. Let ISIS fight the Sunni kingdoms for years (just keeping ISIS out of North Africa.
2. After hundreds of thousands of Muslims have been killed amongst the Sunnis and ISIS wins, pit ISIS and Iran against each other for a death match.
3. Ride out the world-wide oil crisis, by keeping U.S. reserves in the U.S. Watching as the Chinese economy implodes without oil.
4. Nuke Mecca and ensure Iran takes the blame. Fly missile into Iranian desert and fire it from there.
5. Stir up Pakistani sunnis into nuking Iran in retaliation for Mecca.
6. As soon as a winner emerges, nuke every city of over 5,000 people on the Arabian peninsula, the Levant, and south-west Asia.
6. Send in missionaries and mercenaries in equal numbers to handle what is left.

[Grampa Dave]

Think about it. The ISIS serial killing thugs battling hundreds of thousands of horny and angry ChiCom soldiers sent to fight for oil without the promise of 72 Virgins, when they get killed.

Break out the popcorn and watch it happen.

[winoneforthegipper]

Okay...let me warm up some oil and melt some butter.

[winoneforthegipper]

Conflagration....lol

[353FMG]

It’s not only the ME royals that should worry about ISIS — Europe and the US should be smart enough not to ignore muzzie militancy at home.

Right now, they keep on puckering up and kissing a$$.

[353FMG]

Then, and only after all you suggested has taken place, can we have some politician standing on a windy tarmac waving a piece of paper while blurting out: “Peace in our days.”

I have a dream!

[MasterGunner01]

Ah, the 1,400+ year war between Sunni Muslims and Shi’ite Muslims continues on! Obama is a Sunni so we know who he's backing.

[winoneforthegipper]

Exactly but I think this little ploy would uh insure the final battle date...lol

[SunkenCiv]

Two countries are seen as potential theaters for the alliance to act, senior Egyptian military officials said: Libya, where Islamic militants have taken over several cities, and Yemen, where Shiite rebels suspected of links to Iran have seized control of the capital.

and from the FRchives:

• Iran Deploys Troops, Ballistic Missiles To Eritrea
• Iran: Leader of the Sunni Movements (with an intro by Michael Ledeen)
• Iran’s Africa Fiasco
• Al Qaeda's widening North African jihad confounds foes
• While you were watching ISIS, Iran took Yemen
• Jihadis Report Of Syrian Meddling In Yemen [2009]
• Yemeni Officials Facilitating Iranian Missile Shipments? [2009]
• Iran urges Yemen's neighbors to stay out of rebellion [2009]
• Yemen closes hospital found to be Iran front supporting Shi'ite rebels [2009]
• Iran Placing Medium-Range Missiles in Venezuela; Can Reach the U.S.
• Are We Facing an Iranian Missile Crisis? The Dereliction of our Media
• Possible Iranian military move...in this hemisphere:
• Iran Placing Medium-Range Missiles in Venezuela; Can Reach the U.S.
• WikiLeaks: North Korea Shipped 19 Advanced Nuclear-Capable Missiles to Tehran

[SJackson]

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Arab spring progressing.

[Valin]

“Arab spring progressing.”

Actually, Yes it is. The only question is how many people will die before Freedom comes the the Middle East.