Iranian Alert - January 5, 2007 - Iran's Supreme Leader Dead or Dying

Regime Change Iran ^ | 1.5.2007 | DoctorZin

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Iran's Supreme Leader Dead or Dying

• Michael Ledeen, Faster Please reported that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, is dead. Includes numerous updates.
• Iranian.ws reported that Iran's Supreme Mullah Leader, Ali Khamenei is seriously ill and will have to be replaced in the coming months as he is no longer capable of holding office.

Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) website: the world is now in its “last days.”

• Joel C. Rosenberg, The National Review Online reported that leaders of the Islamic Republic believe that the Islamic messiah known as the “Twelfth Imam” or the “Mahdi” may come to earth in 2007 and could be revealed to the world as early as the spring equinox (end of March).

Iranians 'Up to No Good' in Iraq

• BBC News reported that five Iranians arrested by US troops in Baghdad last month were on a covert mission to influence Iraq's government; British officials have told the BBC. The five men were senior intelligence officers "up to no good."

Second Carrier Sent to the Persian Gulf

• The New York Post reported that the Pentagon will send a second aircraft carrier and its escort ships to the Persian Gulf as a warning to Syria and Iran and to give commanders more flexibility in the region.

Iran War 'in Two Years'

• Mirror.co.uk reported that a war against Iran could be launched within the next two years.

How to make '07 Ahmadinejad's last year in power

• Michael Rubin, The New York Daily News argued that the US has failed to capitalize on the weaknesses of the Islamic Republic, blinded by a desire for diplomacy.

To Win in Baghdad, Strike at Tehran

• Robert Tracinski, RealClearPolitics.com reported that President Bush is expected to give a major speech announcing a new strategy in Iraq. This is an excellent opportunity for the administration to announce a big strategic change. There is another, far more effective option: go wide.

Here are a few other news items you may have missed.

• Taghi Alereza, SOSIran (a prominent energy expert) countered Dr. Roger Stern’s recent conclusions regarding the Islamic Republic's need for nuclear energy.
• The International Herald Tribune reported that Iran's chief nuclear negotiator will visit China this week.
• Iran Press News reported that two more Iranian women have been sentenced to death by stoning.
• Yahoo News reported that an Israeli Minister has called on UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to revoke Iran's membership over its nuclear program and calls for the Jewish state's destruction.
• Monsters & Critics reported that Iran wants to normalize its diplomatic relations with Egypt.
• Islamic Republic News Agency reported that a police commander of the provincial city of Iranshahr died in an armed clash in this southeastern province Wednesday.

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[AdvisorB]

I hope it was as painful for him, as his fanaticism was painful for Iranians and the world....

[Ancesthntr]

Adios, MoFo. I hope it hurt.

[JulieRNR21]

Do you think his passing will spark any change in Iran?

[LilyBean]

No more ChowMeinie. Oh Darn. Now if we could just get rid of the rest of the Mullahs.

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Iranian UN Ambassador fails to deny reports of the supreme leader's dying

UPI reported that Iran's ambassador to the United Nations says there is no truth to reports his nation's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Hoseini-Khamenei, has died, but it is important to note that he did not deny he is dying. A few excerpts:

Reports had surfaced on the internet Friday the 67 year-old Khamenei died....

Javad Zarif, Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, told United Press International, "There is no truth to that" when asked about the reports.

DoctorZin: The death of the Supreme Leader of Iran will lead to a major struggle for power inside of Iran. The Islamic Republic is increasingly vulnerable from within. Now is the time to support the pro-democracy forces inside of Iran, before it is too late.

http://regimechangeiniran.com/2007/01/iranian-un-ambassador-denies-r/

[CarolinaGOP]

Michael Ledeen & Joel Rosenberg are "must read" columns!

[sheik yerbouty]

Allahu fubar!