http://www.truthusa.com/IRAN.html
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http://www.thememriblog.org/iran/blog_personal/en/7069.htm
(”Sources: Fars, Iran, April 28, 2008; Mehr, Iran, April 27, 2008”)
“Ahmadinejad: The Nuclear Train Has Succeeded At All Its Main Stations”
BLOG ENTRY SNIPPET: “In a speech to members of the Iranian police, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said, “Last year, when I said that Iran’s nuclear train had no brakes, there were those who attacked me for it... Today, God be thanked, the nuclear train has succeeded at all its main stations.””
Posted at: 2008-04-29
1. This does not appear to be a simple overlap of taskforces.
2. There is a hightened potential that something is in the works.
Since Petraeus came back to testify on the surge, (and even before) there has been a steady drum beat of evidence linking Iran to terrorist operations in Iraq. Although the pattern has been repeated without action, visits of Gulf countries by Cheney and other officials parallel actions in previous actions. Shifts in the general staff and replacement of those opposed to more aggressive actions are further indicators.
Buried at the bottom of this CBS article are words to take note of:
“Later this week Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is expected to confront the Iranians with evidence of their meddling and demand a halt. “
“If that doesn't produce results, the State Department has begun drafting an ultimatum that would tell the Iranians to knock it off - or else. “
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/04/29/eveningnews/main4056941.shtml
There has been speculation that Bush may strike preemptively prior to leaving office. Indicators are that it would involve primarily air strikes against strategic Iranian facilities. The holding of the surge draw down may reflect planning in the event that Iran tries to retaliate directly on the ground or through its proxies in Iraq. Keeping in mind too that there is an amphibious task force off the coast of Lebanon with anti-missile Ageis systems, potentially to assist Israel against the likely counter strike by Iran.
The ‘when’ is unknown. What will trigger Bush into action? The first potential trigger will occur next week during the celebration of Israel's 60th anniversary as a nation. High potential for an attack on Israel. Otherwise, only Carl Rove knows when the strike would be ordered.