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Iran Launches Payload into Space
An anonymous reader writes "BBC is reporting that Iran has launched its first space rocket carrying a payload. Britain's former ambassador to Iran, Sir Richard Dalton, told the BBC that, if confirmed, such a move could destabilise the Middle East:
"It is a matter of concern. Iran's potential nuclear military programme, combined with an advanced missile capability, would destabilise the region, and of course if there were a bomb that could be placed on the end of this missile, it would in breach of Iran's obligations under the non-proliferation treaty."
From the article:
Iranian TV broke the news of the reported test saying :"The first space rocket has been successfully launched into space.
It quoted the head of Iran's aerospace research centre, Mohsen Bahrami, as saying that "the rocket was carrying material intended for research created by the ministries of science and defence".
In 2005, Iran's Russian-made satellite was put into orbit by a Russian rocket.
But shortly afterwards Iranian military officials said they were preparing a satellite launch vehicle of their own and last month, they announced they were ready to test it soon."
Israel deserves the land? Because it kills more civilians than Palestinians do? Because its foundations are based on religious exclusion, unlike the constitution of the PA?
If you're going to profess ignorance, then at least do others the courtesy of refraining from commenting at all.
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Hush, you are not supposed to use that D-word with the US. "Destablize" is a word reserved for Russia, China and the Axis of evil countries only. There's another D-word though. You can freely use it with the US and any other western countries (as long as they do what Uncle Sam tells them). My English is too bad. I can't remember the spelling, but it must have something to do with democracy I suppose. :)
People who dislike China tend to mention Tiananmen Square a lot, but they always forget the Tank Man is also a Chinese.
The focus will not be on the US, but on Israel. The elected and religious leaders of Iran have sworn to destroy Israel. But Israel is the only state in the Middle East theater with a Nuclear Arsenal. So long as they have a nuke, and now one else does, Iran will not make a move, because no matter how many troops they poor over the border, Israel could nuke them in an instant. But.... If Iran develops a nuclear weapon, then you reach a state of mutually assured destruction. If Israel launches a nuke at Iran, Iran will nuke back, so neither will nuke each other. Instead of stabilizing the theater though, it opens the door for open ground troop warfare. Now, the Israelis have an amazingly well trained, organized, and efficient army, but Iran has more people, and would get religious and political extremists, terrorist backing, and financial support from other states in the theater.
If Iraq has stabilized somewhat at this point, it would become the forward launching point for a multinational ('Westernized' nations) attack force that would decimate Iran. If Iraq is not stabilized, it means higher troop concentrations in Israel, and other quasi-supportive nations (like Turkey) from which to launch the campaign from.
-Rick
"Most people in the U.S. wouldn't know they live in a tyrannical state if it walked up and grabbed their junk." - MyFirs
WASHINGTON Feb 12, 2007 (AP)-- President Bush on Monday sought to dampen speculation about a U.S. military strike on Iran as the Islamic republic's president softened his tone, too, and said he wanted dialogue rather than confrontation.
Gates says U.S. trying to ease tone in Iran dispute
SEVILLE, Spain (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Friday dismissed suggestions that Washington had raised its rhetoric against Iran, saying the Bush administration was trying to soften the tone as tensions with Tehran climb.
Bush denies preparing attack against Iran
Mr Bush confirmed a report in Friday's Washington Post that he had authorised US troops to shoot and kill Iranian operatives in Iraq, but denied this was a prelude to stronger action. "We believe we can solve our problems with Iran diplomatically," said the US president.
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Dumbass, too dumb to read the fucking papers or even listen to the news.
So how do those new LCD/mirror combo displays work?
Trust me, I'm familiar with what's going on with Iran right now. And in case you've missed, the US is taking pains to ensure that people like you don't interpret everything as a "pretext for war," when it's in fact the entirety of the international community essentially speaking in unison on the Iran situation.
Speaking of reading the news, you might want to do a little reading yourself. Otherwise, I hear Iran has a cure for AIDS that should be very profitable. You may want to invest now, but it could be risky because it's probably being held back by the US and Israel!
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Because you've already spent all your international credibility on the last crusade. You won't be getting anything more than token support from countries who will expect something of equal or greater value in return.
By God you're right. From your own source,Would a more accurate translation be "Cease to exist"? Phew, I guess we can relax now. What is Israel so worked up over? I mean, Iran is just suggesting that Israel must vanish from the page of time. What's the big deal?
"Wiped off the map", "must vanish from the page of time"... To-MAY-to, To-MAH-to....
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