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U.S. MULLS IRAN ATTACK IN EARLY 2007
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Posted on 01/17/2007 8:53:52 AM PST by maquiladora

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has signaled to Gulf Arab allies that an attack on Iran could take place in 2007.

Diplomatic sources said the Bush administration has raised the prospect of a U.S. strike on Iran over the next few months. The sources said the discussions with Gulf Cooperation Council states have also been conducted by U.S. Central Command as well as the U.S. intelligence community.

"There has not been a U.S. commitment, but the discussions have been interpreted as an expression of intent," the source said. "Right now, the U.S. message is that the GCC must get ready for any contingency."

On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice meets foreign ministers from the GCC states as well as Egypt and Jordan. The sources said Ms. Rice intends to brief the foreign ministers on U.S. strategy toward Iraq and Iran in a meeting scheduled to take place in Kuwait.


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: continuinghysteria; geopolitics; iran; nosurprise; shhhhhhhitsasurprise; surpriseattackalert; wonthappen
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To: RKV

You are correct, remember, not that many years ago we destroyed their entire navy in about 24 hours. Missles will be a short term problem as they will quickly cease to exist. The trick is to do as little as possible so as to not stir up Nationalist feelings that the Mullahs can use to their advantage. We want to bloody their nose and start a revolution, force them to focus on internal problems and forget Iraq, Israel, etc. IMHO


121 posted on 01/17/2007 10:30:44 AM PST by east1234 (It's the borders stupid. It's also WWIV.)
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To: Prophet in the wilderness

" GWB will have zero support for any kind
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no support for anything is right so he is free to do what needs to be done.


122 posted on 01/17/2007 10:38:02 AM PST by Joan Kerrey (Believe nothing of what you hear or read and half of what you see.)
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To: east1234

A large fraction of their oil production infrastructure is vulnerable to naval attack. Cut off their oil revenue and we have them by the short and curlies. Economically, things are pretty lousy in mullahland anyway, and it would take years to rebuild (if we let them). The price of oil on world markets would go way up (25-50% IMO). Iran's oil production is about 10% of the OPEC total btw. The rest of the world could take it, but Iran would be bankrupt.


123 posted on 01/17/2007 10:38:19 AM PST by RKV ( He who has the guns, makes the rules.)
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To: maquiladora

Anyone know more about this? Story posted on Drudge:
"Iran shoots down U.S. spy drone amid growing military pressure"


124 posted on 01/17/2007 10:40:16 AM PST by Miss Didi ("Good heavens, woman, this is a war not a garden party!" Dr. Meade, Gone with the Wind)
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To: stuartcr
I am sure that this has not gotten lost ( or gone unaware ) with the US Navy.
I am sure they have tactics and plans for this such a thing, I am not worried.
125 posted on 01/17/2007 10:40:59 AM PST by Prophet in the wilderness (PSALM 53 : 1 The FOOL hath said in his heart , There is no GOD .)
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To: Miss Didi

Yeah I think it happened a few days ago. It's happened several times before. Those drones are vulnerable when spotted.


126 posted on 01/17/2007 10:43:42 AM PST by maquiladora
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To: stuartcr
Yes, but they have to be relatively close, and if you are sitting under surface vessels, they can be fooled.

I think our Navy will know the exact location of every one of Iran's boats at zero hour.
127 posted on 01/17/2007 10:45:42 AM PST by Thrownatbirth (.....when the sidewalks are safe for the little guy.)
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To: jjm2111

The CVNs will not enter the Persian Gulf. They're very capable and can launch strike aircraft from hundreds of miles away. They'll stay in the Arabian Sea, protected by rings of defensive ships and aircraft that would relish finding an Iranian coffin, er, submarine trying to approach. Like a big dog finding a toy.

Trust today's Navy to know what they're doing. They really don't want to lose a carrier!


128 posted on 01/17/2007 10:48:35 AM PST by Alas Babylon!
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To: Obadiah

Yes, not everyone in Iran is as crazy as Ahmanutjob. Many entities have a lot to lose if there is a military showdown with Israel and/or the US. The rumblings seem to indicate that a nice political coup could be in the works, lol.


129 posted on 01/17/2007 10:50:06 AM PST by khnyny (For today in the city of David a Savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.)
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To: maquiladora

True, but just maybe the in the first phase there will be a marine assault crossing of the straights of hormuz.


130 posted on 01/17/2007 10:50:38 AM PST by gdaddy (Stop Illegal Immigration, HR-1 and SB-1)
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To: gdaddy
It's possible. The 15th MEU has been asked to remain in the region an extra 45 days. Plus, the 26th MEU is deploying with the Bataan.

However I would imagine any operation to be strictly air based and large ground operations like that only coming into place based on how negative Iran's responce would be.

131 posted on 01/17/2007 10:55:56 AM PST by maquiladora
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To: Robe

I don't underestimate our sub guys, I'm just pointing out the factors involved with tracking diesel boats in those waters. Boats on batteries are virtually impossible to detect passively, especially in shallow, busy waters.


132 posted on 01/17/2007 10:59:27 AM PST by stuartcr (Everything happens as God wants it to.....otherwise, things would be different.)
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To: maquiladora

Somewhere I heard, or read, marine landing ships are being moved into the area. The threat is oil interuption with 40% of the oil moving thru the strait.

Here, it has been awhile...

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article12202.htm


133 posted on 01/17/2007 11:02:01 AM PST by gdaddy (Stop Illegal Immigration, HR-1 and SB-1)
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To: Joan Kerrey
I didn't make that statement ( " GWB will have zero support for any kind )
My statement was, that he has got my support to deal with Iran,,,, as long as it takes.
134 posted on 01/17/2007 11:03:27 AM PST by Prophet in the wilderness (PSALM 53 : 1 The FOOL hath said in his heart , There is no GOD .)
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To: concerned about politics
There's no way, as long as we're in Iraq, we'll be taking on another country unless the U.S. is in serious, immediate danger, and I don't see that.

I think the US IS in serious immediate danger. Iran has made its intentions very clear - they are going to wipe Israel off the map and they are going to destroy Western civilization.

Adolph Hitler warned the world of his intentions and no one listened.

The world is once again turning a deaf ear. By the time people believe the threat is real - it will be way too late.

A Nazi concentration camp survivor gave this quote when asked if he had anything to say to the world:

"When someone tells you they are going to kill you - believe them."

135 posted on 01/17/2007 11:13:13 AM PST by Tokra (I think I'll retire to Bedlam.)
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To: Prophet in the wilderness

I something happening with Paris, I must have missed it. Oh my...I MUST get the TV on E!. I cannot beleive I was actually sitting here while Paris was out doing something. Was it, like, something important?




//saracasm off. D'uh. (Just gotta make sure the world doesnt think I am a nut-job.


136 posted on 01/17/2007 11:13:37 AM PST by Vermont Lt (I am not from Vermont. I lived there for four years and that was enough.)
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To: Long Island Pete

Please tell me the name of the Carrier in the photo. Thanks.


137 posted on 01/17/2007 11:15:17 AM PST by katieanna
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To: katieanna

That's the USS Reagan. CVN 76.


138 posted on 01/17/2007 11:19:09 AM PST by Spruce
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To: Spruce

thank you. It's quite something to behold.


139 posted on 01/17/2007 11:19:59 AM PST by katieanna
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To: stuartcr

There is a huge difference between invasion and tactical strikes on their nuclear research facilities.

US didn't invade Lybia in the 80s, but Quadaffi learned his lesson.


140 posted on 01/17/2007 11:20:47 AM PST by HamiltonJay
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