Posted on 12/16/2009 12:19:29 AM PST by jcb2009
The report described the launch of an "improved Sejil 2 missile" as successful and said the missile had a range greater than 1,250 miles — putting Israel and U.S. bases in the Gulf within reach. The launch came after Israel's military intelligence chief said Tuesday that Iran is close to a "technological breakthrough" that would enable it to build nuclear weapons. Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin said Iran has enough nuclear material for a warhead and is close to being able to build one. He didn't specify the new technology or say when he expects Iran to reach such a capability. The assessment, made in a speech, matched similar observations Yadlin has given in closed briefings to Israeli leaders. However, he rarely speaks in public, and the comments reflected Israel's deep concerns about Iran. Israel and many Western countries believe Iran is racing to develop a nuclear weapons program. Iran says its nuclear program is strictly for energy production. The U.S. and Israel have not ruled out a military strike on Iran if diplomacy over the atomic program fails. Iran has vowed to retaliate for any attack.
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A Look at Iran
http://www.truthusa.com/IRAN.html
Time for another UN resolution, which should scare the living guano out of them. /sarc
I wonder if they bought carbon credits from the Goracle to offset the emissions
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3820643,00.html
“Report: Iran test-fires improved Sejil 2 missile”
SNIPPET: “Islamic republic’s Arabic-language satellite television says tested missile has longer range than Shahab, which Iranian officials have said can reach targets 2,000 kilometers away, putting Israel and US bases in Gulf within reach”
Reuters
Published: 12.16.09, 09:55 / Israel News
SNIPPET: “Iran has successfully test-fired a long-range, improved Sejil 2 missile, state television reported on Wednesday, an announcement likely to add to tension with the West.
Al-Alam, Iran’s Arabic-language satellite television, said the Sejil missile had a longer range than the Shahab missile, which Iranian officials in the past have said can reach targets 2,000 kilometers (1,250 miles) away.
That would put Israel and US bases in the Gulf within reach.”
Previously...
http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/library/news/iran/2009/iran-091215-rianovosti02.htm
“China cancels six-nation talks on Iranian nuclear program”
RIA Novosti
SNIPPET: “14:03 15/12/2009 MOSCOW, December 15 (RIA Novosti) - A meeting of representatives of the Iran Six due next week to discuss Tehran’s nuclear program has been canceled at China’s request, Iran’s ISNA news agency said on Tuesday.
The meeting between diplomats from Russia, the United States, Britain, China, Germany and France was scheduled for December 22. A teleconference will be held in place of the face-to-face talks.”
Meanwhile, back at home, Obeyme is closing Guantanamo:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.3b306542e31038bc3638f8b13efec9ae.7b1&show_article=1
Listen to how delusional these people are:
“Closing the detention center at Guantanamo is essential to protecting our national security and helping our troops by removing a deadly recruiting tool from the hands of al Qaeda,” the same official added, noting: “Today’s announcement is an important step forward as we work to achieve our national security objectives.”
OMG! I’m amazed these people actually were able to contort a rationalization as far-fetched as this??
mark
I’m guessing the President’s response will be...huddling up in a ball and crying?
Just a good will gesture to their new best friend, Obamao.
The next step is miniaturizing the warhead, if they have not already done that.
Gold and Silver just took a jump...www.kitco.com....
Obama has real issues to deal with right now like flying to Copenhagen, closing Offutt Air Force Base, and grading himself. This Iranian missile test is just a distraction from this historic solid B+ presidential performance.
another accomplishment for the 0bambi administration
“Test-Fires Long-Range Missile”
So what - wait until they have a nuke to put on it?
At least this shows they do not seek the war with Israel, as some have postulated.
He’s just itching top get a second Nobel Peace prize.
Picking on a muslim country would end that dream.
Sejil-2 MRBM
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