Posted on 12/05/2019 2:41:45 PM PST by numberonepal
Iran has been taking advantage of recent political unrest in Iraq by secretly stockpiling short-range missiles inside the country, the New York Times reported Wednesday.
The buildup is part of Iran's widening effort to assert dominance in the Middle East and could pose a threat to American troops as well as allies in the region such as Israel and Saudi Arabia, U.S. sources told the Times.
Both Iraq and Iran have been gripped by deadly protests in recent months, with more than 1,000 people reported dead as a result of protests in Iran. But public unrest has not seemed to slow Iranian leadership down from engaging in what the Times calls a "shadow war."
Iran has been attacking countries in the Middle East of late but disguising the origin to diminish the chances of counterattacks. Iran's stockpiling of short-range missiles in Iraq also serves as a strategic deterrent. If Iran were to face an attack, it could potentially strike back with the missiles stored outside its borders.
The missiles have an estimated range of 600 miles and are capable of reaching Jerusalem from outside Baghdad.
The missiles might be nuclear-capable The same day that the news broke, a letter was released from the French, German, and British ambassadors to the United Nations alleging that Iran now has nuclear-capable missiles.
(Excerpt) Read more at theblaze.com ...
Looks that way.
"The Pentagon is considering a plan to add up to 7,000 additional forces to the Middle East to counter what it sees as an increasing threat from Iran."
Pentagon mulls sending up to 7,000 additional forces to Middle East, officials say
An absolute promise that Islamabad and Jakarta is next on the list...
Who blinks?
“ MAY have...”. Or “ may NOT...”
I think the deep state will do ANYTHING to make sure Trump does not succeed. If it means sacrificing Iran, then so be it.
What's the big deal when the Democrats blame it on a Lone Gunman?
I'm sure there have been many attempts made. As the world turns. The President is safe.
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And how many people still trust the FBI, the State department, even the Pentagon? A lot of people have a lot to lose because Trump is honest.
They will soon be available to cross the border some dark night here.
Thanks numberonepal.
Iran is all the time hiding weapons of mass destruction in Syria and Iran. One would think someone would put a permanent stop to them.
I think Israel and SA are going to do just that and you'll never hear a word that it happened.
These would be along the lines if a SCUD series rocket. You just cant hide those in the back of a jeep. Iraq’s political situation may be screwed up, but they’d be blind not to be aware of a rocket of that size.
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