Iranian Alert - January 20, 2007 - US plans envision broad attack on Iran - analyst

Regime Change Iran ^ | 1.20.2007 | DoctorZin

[DoctorZIn]

Top News Story

US plans envision broad attack on Iran - analyst

• Reuters reported that U.S. contingency planning for military action against Iran's nuclear program goes beyond limited strikes and would effectively unleash a war against the country, a former U.S. intelligence analyst said on Friday.

 

Chirac seeks to cut a deal with Iran that undermines the US

• Amir Taheri, Asharq Alawsat reported that France's President Jacques Chirac wants to try his luck with the Khomeinist regime in Tehran in the hope of persuading it to reduce its nuclear ambitions, abandon Hezbollah, and join France in creating a new "axis of independence". That is to say an anti-American bloc, in the Middle East.

 

US lawmakers seek to bar US attack on Iran

• Reuters reported that a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives pushed legislation on Thursday to prohibit a U.S. attack on Iran without congressional permission.
• The New York Times reported that Democratic leaders in Congress lobbed a warning shot Friday at the White House not to launch an attack against Iran without first seeking approval from lawmakers.

 

Still the EU seeks 'fast, full' move on U.N. Iran sanctions

• SignOnSanDiego reported that the European Union wants to apply United Nations sanctions on Iran fully and rapidly and may expand the list of people linked to Tehran's nuclear program targeted by the U.N. resolution.

 

Why US Intelligence has been slow to reveal Iran's role in Iraq

• The New York Sun in an editorial argued that a tug of war is going on within the Bush administration over what to do with a clutch of Iranian saboteurs seized in the Iraqi theater.
• Michael Ledeen, Faster Please reported that in a recent exchange between Sen. Ron Wyden and US Intelligence officials he said U.S. military personnel believe “Iran is supplying devices that are now killing our courageous troops.” CIA Director Air Force Gen. Michael V. Hayden also said: “that’s very consistent, senator, with our analysis. Senator Wyden didn’t ask the questions I would have asked, namely “how long have you known this?

 

Gates Says U.S. Has Few Options to Halt Iran’s Atomic Plans

• The New York Times reported that Robert M. Gates on Thursday played down the possibility of American military action against Iran but said it was not the right time for diplomatic engagement, either.

 

Iran's Blame Battle

• Amir Taheri, The New York Post reported that a significant conflict is taking shape within the ruling establishment in Tehran. The conflict is centered on what looks like a looming economic crisis.

 

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

• Reporters Without Borders expressed concern after freelance journalist, Taghi Rahmani, was prevented from leaving Iran as he prepared to travel to Denmark on 13 January 2007, to receive a prize awarded by the local section of the freedom of expression organisation, PEN International.
• The Guardian reported that in a son to be released statement, more than 100 Iranian activists outside that country have condemned its recent conference questioning the Holocaust.

[DoctorZIn]

"If you want on or off this Iran ping list, Freepmail DoctorZin

[DoctorZIn]

Join Us At Today's Iranian Alert Thread – The Most Underreported Story Of The Year!

"If you want on or off this Iran ping list, Freepmail DoctorZin”

[Brilliant]

Ain't gonna happen... unless they attack us first.

[gonzo]

"..."I've seen some of the planning ... You're not talking about a surgical strike," said Wayne White, who was a top Middle East analyst for the State Department's bureau of intelligence and research until March 2005. "You're talking about a war against Iran" that likely would destabilize the Middle East for years, White told the Middle East Policy Council, a Washington think tank. "We're not talking about just surgical strikes against an array of targets inside Iran. We're talking about clearing a path to the targets" by taking out much of the Iranian Air Force, Kilo submarines, anti-ship missiles that could target commerce or U.S. warships in the Gulf, and maybe even Iran's ballistic missile capability, White said.
"I'm much more worried about the consequences of a U.S. or Israeli attack against Iran's nuclear infrastructure," which would prompt vigorous Iranian retaliation, he said, than civil war in Iraq, which could be confined to that country.
President George W. Bush has stressed he is seeking a diplomatic solution to the dispute over Iran's nuclear program..."

The talkin' is about over, and the killin's about to begin. It might be a good idea to count the number of mosques in your neighbourhoods, note their locations (the FBI does), then stay well armed and safe. We'll probably find out what the muzzies in the USA have been storing in them.

We know they store guns, ammo, and explosives in the mosques in other Countries. ................ FRegards

[PhilDragoo]

I would like to open this negotiating session with my position: A) Ahmadinejad dead; B) his nuclear toys broken. Thank you.

[potlatch]

INCOMING

[devolve]

Ka-Bump!

[devolve]

Downloading on Iran!

[potlatch]

I need to point them UP at AhMADinejad.

[ntnychik]

I need to point them UP at AhMADinejad.

Or, as I love to call him, AhMAD-in-jihad. Good graphics, p & P.

[HardStarboard]

>>>We're talking about .... taking out much of the Iranian Air Force, Kilo submarines, anti-ship missiles that could target commerce or U.S. warships in the Gulf, and maybe even Iran's ballistic missile capability, White said.

"I'm [said Wayne White,former top Middle East analyst for the State Department] much more worried about the consequences of a U.S. or Israeli attack against Iran's nuclear infrastructure," which would prompt vigorous Iranian retaliation<<<

These ex-State weenies aren't too bright. Here he says we will totally dismantle Iran's military and then claims they would mount a vigorous retaliation.

With what, Wayne?

[potlatch]

Thank you nit!!

[US_MilitaryRules]

Place your bets here.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1538092/posts

Oh yea, I win!

[gonzo]

"... These ex-State weenies aren't too bright. Here he says we will totally dismantle Iran's military and then claims they would mount a vigorous retaliation.
With what, Wayne?..."

Yeah, well, the maroons in state at least got the first part almost right. It's Potomac fever - they just gotta keep talking.

And I agree - the SOTU speech would be perfect! Pelousi and Reid would need colostomy bags afterwards. Stay well .............. FRegards

[afnamvet]

Ain't gonna happen... unless they attack us first.

Agreed. IMHO, Israel as well.

[gonzo]

" I would like to open this negotiating session with my position: A) Ahmadinejad dead; B) his nuclear toys broken. Thank you."

How 'bout that as a SOTU speech? I think it would work ............. FRegards

[CarolinaGOP]

bump

[Pan_Yans Wife]

What happened to the rule that the US is only prepared to fight two wars at a time... or in two areas, however it has been said. Isn't our plate already full with Iraq and Afghanistan?

And... isn't it true that we always have contingency plans... don't we have war plans drawn up in case we need to invade Antiqua?

Does this actually signify anything?