Seminar on Suicide Bombings Held in Iran

Associated Press ^ | Feb 18th - 8:53pm | NASSER KARIMI

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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - An Iranian group that claims its members are dedicated to becoming suicide bombers warned the United States and Britain on Saturday that they will strike coalition military bases in Iraq if Tehran's nuclear facilities are attacked. Mohammad Ali Samadi, spokesman for Esteshadion, or Martyrdom Seekers, boasted of having hundreds of potential bombers in his talk at a seminar on suicide-bombings tactics at Tehran's Khajeh Nasir University.

"With more than 1,000 trained martyrdom-seekers, we are ready to attack the American and British sensitive points if they attack Iran's nuclear facilities," Samadi said. "If they strike, we have a lot of volunteers. Their (U.S. and British) sensitive places are quiet close to Iranian borders," Samadi said. Samadi reviewed the history of suicide bombing as a weapon, praising it as the most effective Palestinian tactic in their confrontation with Israel.

The organizers showed video clips of suicide attacks against Israelis, including one in the Morag settlement near Rafah in Gaza strip in February 2005. One settler, three Israeli soldiers and the two attackers were killed in the attack. Hasan Abbasi, a university instructor and former member of the elite Revolutionary Guards, told the audience of about 200 that Iran was not seeking nuclear weapons as claimed by the United States and some of its allies. "Our martyrdom-seekers are our nuclear weapons," said Abbasi, the event's main speaker.

After his speech, about 50 students filled out membership applications. "This is a unique opportunity for me to die for God, next to my brothers in Palestine. That was why I signed up," said Reza Haghshenas, a 22-year-old electrical engineering student. A 23-year-old woman student, Maryam Amereh, said: "We are trying to defend Islam. It's a way to draw the attention of others to our activities." But Rahim Hasanlu, a 22-year-old industrial management student, declared himself not interested in joining. "I just attended to learn what they're saying, thats all." Esteshadion was formed in late 2004, calling for members on a sporadic basis at Friday prayer ceremonies, state-sponsored rallies and at the group's occasional meetings.

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"This is a unique opportunity for me to die for God, next to my brothers in Palestine..." Said Reza.

Reza Haghshenas: God does not want you to die in order to attack sensitive points!

[Numbers Guy]

"With more than 1,000 trained martyrdom-seekers, we are ready to attack the American and British sensitive points if they attack Iran's nuclear facilities"

Mow 'em down.

[Mike Darancette]

They are used as secular weapons. If the Muslim World wasn't so technically backward they could use different weapons.

[WorkingClassFilth]

"This is a unique opportunity for me to die for God, next to my brothers in Palestine. That was why I signed up," said Reza Haghshenas, a 22-year-old electrical engineering student. This kind of thing has an upside for Iran's future. If they want to stay in the stone age, this will be a good way to get there.

[sheik yerbouty]

Since they're in such a big hurry to go to "Allah", send them to him.

[WVNan]

1,000 eh? Sounds good to me. Our guys should be able to do some housecleaning all in one fell swoop. Does anyone ever wonder how long it will take for these idiots to figure out that blowing up your own people causes excessive loss of fighters?

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Is that a will they are singing? What legacy do they intend to leave? Live to die...

[Wiseghy]

Iran is probably already contibuting big time to opposition forces in S. Iraq, including instruction in IED's.

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ORIGINAL: Is that a will they are singing? What legacy do they intend to leave? Live to die...

CORRECTION: Is that a will they are signing? What legacy do they intend to leave? Live to die...

[SuziQ]

Mohammad Ali Samadi, spokesman for Esteshadion, or Martyrdom Seekers, boasted of having hundreds of potential bombers in his talk at a seminar on suicide-bombings tactics at Tehran's Khajeh Nasir University.

Were there any volunteers for 'live' demonstrations of the techniques?

[Xenophon450]

I'm sure some veteran suicide bombers came and lectured...

[LeoWindhorse]

First strike ! hit them now before they can scatter.
Don't play fair.

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Were there any volunteers for 'live' demonstrations of the techniques?

I don't think the press has access to the results of DNA tests of suicide bomber splats in Iraq. We can however speculate that at least a few of those splats represent demonstrations of Iranian suicide bombers.

[Lancer_N3502A]

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"Seminar on Suicide Bombings Held in Iran"

Notice how these "Seminars" for suicide bombings --- are always "Seminaren'ts" for the Mullahs themselves?

[Earthdweller]

"With more than 1,000 trained martyrdom-seekers, we are ready to attack the American and British sensitive points if they attack Iran's nuclear facilities..

Oh my....they really don't have a good grip on reality do they.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Does anyone ever wonder how long it will take for these idiots to figure out that blowing up your own people causes excessive loss of fighters?

Oh for Pete's sake. Get a grip. They need PRACTISE! LOTS OF PRACTISE! I recommend doing test runs out in the desert, away from the camels and stuff so they can *cough* get back to their homes and stuff.

After all.......

[IGOTMINE]

In related news, the CENTCOM targeting cell drew up plans for cruise missle and stealth aircraft strikes throughout Iran.

[FredZarguna]

With more than 1,000 trained martyrdom-seekers, we are ready to attack the American and British sensitive points if they attack Iran's nuclear facilities

Good mathematical thinking there. We know of at least one pilot who's willing to fly a thousand missions against Islasmist terrorists. Guess who's going to be more effective?