Posted on 12/20/2005 10:47:51 AM PST by West Coast Conservative
Syria has signed a pledge to store Iranian nuclear weapons and missiles.
The London-based Jane's Defence Weekly reported that Iran and Syria signed a strategic accord meant to protect either country from international pressure regarding their weapons programs. The magazine, citing diplomatic sources, said Syria agreed to store Iranian materials and weapons should Teheran come under United Nations sanctions.
Iran also pledged to grant haven to any Syrian intelligence officer indicted by the UN or Lebanon. Five Syrian officers have been questioned by the UN regarding the Hariri assassination, Middle East Newsline reported. "The sensitive chapter in the accord includes Syria's commitment to allow Iran to safely store weapons, sensitive equipment or even hazardous materials on Syrian soil should Iran need such help in a time of crisis," Jane's said.
The accord also obligated Syria to continue to supply the Iranian-sponsored Hizbullah with weapons, ammunition and communications. Iran has been the leading weapons supplier to Hizbullah, with about 15,000 missiles and rockets along the Israeli-Lebanese border.
The accord, negotiations of which began in 2004, was signed on Nov. 14 and meant to prepare for economic sanctions imposed on either Iran or Syria. Under the accord, Jane's said, Iran would relay financial aid to Syria in an effort to ease Western sanctions in wake of the UN determination that Damascus was responsible for the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
Iran also pledged to supply a range of military aid to Syria. Jane's cited technology for weapons of mass destruction as well as conventional arms, ammunition and training of Syrian military.
Teheran would seek to upgrade Syrian ballistic missiles and chemical weapons systems. Under the accord, Iran would also be prepared to operate "advanced weapon systems in Syria during a military confrontation." Jane's said.
"The new strategic accord is based on the existing military MoUs, with the addition of the sensitive chapter dealing with cooperation in times of international sanctions or military conflict," Jane's reported.
Trolls always play the victim to arouse sympathy. Something you did just by saying that.
you aren't the victim so don't act like you are......
you are just another arm-chair General who was called on his BS and can't handle it.
And I guess your mommy is getting a second helping of "sugar" so you got some extra time on the computer.....
without a doubt, this guy has to be the worst at taking a clue yet.
Do you ever read what you post? Would it matter?
and the one thing the military hates more than the left are arm-chair generals.
You should practice what you preach. Advocting nuking Americans for example.
That is you should read what you posted. Like your advocation of nuking Americans. Trolls are always so hypocritical...
Calling me a moron is not calling me on my BS. Your lame insults don't quite rise to what would even be called communication much less actual discourse.
yep.
Of course the left has it's own bumper crop of Arm-Chair generals too.
LOL
I tried that. But instead you went after me.
So I would rather treat you like the troll you are instead of any other poster on the forum.
Pussy.
With all that America-bashing and hypocrisy, he must be a leftist troll.
ewwww I'm scared!!!
NOT!!!
LOL
I see lightning bolts in your futre troll.....
HAHA you yourself said insults is not considered 'actual discourse.' As I stated you should practice what you peach.
Yep
Retarded pussy. Go ahead and hit the button. Let's have a review of the thread.
it's been done quite a few times.
and I am sure it will be hit again.
And I see your have refrained from insults
LOL
Practice what I preach? No, I'm playing at your level so you don't go away mad.
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