Western official: Israel is behind recent Iran explosion

Haaretz.com ^ | 28 November 2011 | Haaretz

[COBOL2Java]

Israel stands behind the recent explosion at an Iran missile base, a Western intelligence source told Time Magazine on Sunday.

"Don't believe the Iranians that it was an accident," the Western official told Time, insisting that widespread assumptions that Israel's Mossad was responsible for Saturday's blast, which killed 17 and wounded 15, were correct.

The official also said that more plans to sabotage Iran's nuclear program exist, telling Time, "There are more bullets in the magazine."

The massive explosion at the military arms depot near Tehran killed a Revolutionary Guard commander who was a key figure in Iran's missile program.

Gen. Hasan Moghaddam was killed together with 16 other Guard members Saturday at a military site outside Bidganeh village, 40 kilometers southwest of Tehran. The Guard said the accidental explosion occurred while military personnel were transporting munitions.

[COBOL2Java]

Another story: All eyes on Israel after second Iranian blast

[Mr Ramsbotham]

Iran has shown its hand in not responding, or being able to respond, in kind. They are nowhere near as strong as their official bombast would suggest. The time would appear to be ripe for Israel to follow through and wreak the maximum amount of havoc on Iran.

[doc1019]

Could this mean that Mossad is made up of invisible supermen and Iranian security is full of idiots? Or, could this mean that the Iranian nuclear project is doomed to failure due to poor science? Inquiring minds want to know.

[Mortrey]

I stand with Israel.

[COBOL2Java]

I think it means that Iran doesn’t live up to its bombast.

[CORedneck]

If Israel is behind this, good for them ! me to wreck the Iranian islamic regime !

[CORedneck]

me=Time

[ROCKLOBSTER]

The time would appear to be ripe for Israel to follow through and wreak the maximum amount of havoc on Iran.

So, do they still have their one oil refinery?

What happens if they blow up a supertanker unloading gasoline in an Iranian port?

[doc1019]

My sentiments exactly.

[Vermont Lt]

As long as they don’t plant a blue and white star, they cannot 100% pin it on Tel Aviv. So they won’t shoot back right away. I love these guys. Go get ‘me Bibi.

[aposiopetic]

Yes.

[Mr Ramsbotham]

What happens if they blow up a supertanker unloading gasoline in an Iranian port?

I would make one hell of a fireball.

[headsonpikes]

LOL! Way to go, jews!

Screw the mullahs!

[ROCKLOBSTER]

I would make one hell of a fireball.

I know you are, but what am I?

Seriously, I wonder if Achmedidjerdog has contemplated that?

[Colorado Cowgirl]

I stand with Israel. Amen. I do also, and I don’t care if hair lips the Queen or P.o.’s the Pope or makes Omuslim and the wookie mad.

[molson209]

Remote viewing with a BANG !

[COBOL2Java]

hair lips the Queen...

He said he's not gonna run for reelection. ;-)

[JSteff]

The time would appear to be ripe for Israel to follow through and wreak the maximum amount of havoc on Iran.

We know that here on FR, but out in the real world of diplomats and protocols Israel can not be that overt. That would damage any veil of support for Israel.

If Israel would be linked with a nuclear attack on cities in Iran, the Iranian mullahs can probably draw up someone at least as good as the Palli's had in Lebanon by using green helmet guy". (Remember the "Green Helmet Guy" showing up like an ambulance chasing lawyer at civilian deaths and injuries in Lebanon and select areas of Israel?)

[JSteff]

Possibly a bit of both?