Posted on 03/05/2008 5:59:39 PM PST by nwctwx
http://www.truthusa.com/IRAN.html
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Note: The following blog entry is a quote:
http://www.thememriblog.org/iran/blog_personal/en/6398.htm
Ahmadinejad In New Year Blessing To People: Prepare For Divine Regime, Anticipate Hidden Imam
In a message to the Iranian people on the occasion of the Persian New Year, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced that this is “a day of preparation for the realization of the divine regime in the world.”
He also called on the people to step up their anticipation in advance of the appearance of the Hidden Imam.
Source: Hayat, Iran, March 20, 2008
Posted at: 2008-03-24
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Note: The following blog entry is a quote:
http://www.thememriblog.org/iran/blog_personal/en/6394.htm
Iranian Deputy COS: Israel’s Fall Imminent
Iranian Deputy Chief of Staff Mas’oud Jazaeri said that the “countdown to the fall of Israel has begun.”
He said that the U.S. presence in Iraq was illegal and inhumane, while the Iranian presence was legal, “in accordance with the relations between the two states.”
Source: Al-Khaleej, UAE, March 21, 2008
Posted at: 2008-03-24
Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17812&Itemid=128
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080325-03
March 25, 2008
CF kills 4 suspected AQI members in Diyala Province Multi-National Division – North PAO
TIKRIT, Iraq – Multi-National Division – North soldiers killed at least four suspected al -Qaeda in Iraq members, wounded one, and detained eight during two different engagements March 23 in Diyala Province.
During an Iraqi Army-led clearing operation in Qasaibah, near Muqdadiyah, an MND-N Apache helicopter fired on an enemy ambush position, killing three.
Two more suspected terrorists fled the area and were again engaged by an Apache air weapons team.
MND-N soldiers killed one insurgent and wounded another during an operation targetingf a known AQI safe house. Soldiers of 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division from Fort Lewis, Wash., also detained eight suspected AQI terrorists at the safe house.
“In conjunction with the Iraqi security forces, we have made remarkable gains against terrorists in Diyala,” said Maj. Mike Katona, operations officer for the 4-2 SBCT, the CF unit responsible for Diyala province. “While al-Qaeda in Iraq is still capable of isolated spectacular attacks, they are definitely feeling the pressure here in Diyala, as evidenced by the 70 percent reduction in attacks in the province since June 2007.”
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Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17813&Itemid=128
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080325-04
March 25, 2008
Hillah SWAT detains suspected terrorist, discovers large cache 4th BCT, 3rd Inf. Div. PAO Multi-National Division – Center PAO
HILLAH, Iraq – Hillah Special Weapons and Tactics and Iraqi Police forces, working with Coalition forces, detained one individual and discovered a large weapons cache while conducting patrols in the Hamza and Hashimiyah areas March 22.
The detained individual is accused of directing the planting of improvised explosive devices on routes used by Iraqi security forces and Coalition forces.
The cache contained multiple rockets of various sizes, anti-personnel mines, hundreds of rocket propelled grenade rounds, mortar rounds, hand grenades and other materials, including 22 122 mm rockets with 50 complete rail systems, 200 pounds of C-4 explosives, 15 120 mm mortar rounds, 20 Katyusha rounds and three RPG launchers.
The find resulted from a joint patrol consisting of several vehicles from both Hillah SWAT and Coalition forces.
SWAT members conducted a thorough search of the area, finding large amounts of munitions after searching buildings in the industrial area.
There have been numerous attacks on ISF in the area over a period of years,, dating back to at least 2004, including complex attacks using a combination of RPGs, IEDs and mortars, which have killed and wounded several ISF members.
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ICC-CCS.ORG - THE WEEKLY PIRACY REPORT - REPORT SNIPPET - QUOTE:
http://www.icc-ccs.org/prc/piracyreport.php
Weekly Piracy Report
18-24 March 2008
The following is a summary of the daily reports broadcast by the IMB’s Piracy Reporting Centre to ships in Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean Regions on the SafetyNET service of Inmarsat-C from 18 to 24 March 2008.
ALERT
Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh
The number of attacks has reduced since 2006. However, the area is still listed as a high risk area and mariners are advised to be cautious especially while approaching the anchorage and while at anchor at Chittagong
Nigeria
Violent attacks carried out by pirates on board vessels at anchor and vessel carrying out STS operations. Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution in these waters.
Suspicious crafts
None reported
Recently reported incidents
23.03.2008: 0055 LT: Tema anchorage, Ghana.
Three robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. Duty crew noticed the robbers. Bridge informed. D/O raised alarm, sounded ship’s whistle and crew mustered. Robbers jumped into the water and escaped. Nothing stolen. Port control informed. A security boat came and conducted a full search of the area.
19.03.2008: 0312 UTC: 10:46.8N - 066:44.5E, Arabian sea.
A tanker, underway detected a suspicious boat about 6nm ahead. As the tanker altered to keep clear of the boat, the boat kept altering to remain in front of the vessel. Alarm raised, crew mustered and anti-piracy measures initiated. Master increased speed and crew activated fire hoses. At a distance of 3 cables, the boat finally stopped and the tanker and moved away. The crew noticed 6 persons onboard the boat.
19.03.2008: 0300 LT: Tanga anchorage, Tanzania.
A robber from a fishing boat boarded an anchored container ship. The robber jumped overboard as soon as the anti-piracy crew spotted him. Alarm raised, crew mustered and searched the ship. Nothing stolen. The watch keepers noticed seven more people in the boat.
18.03.2008: 0350 UTC: 12:53.2N-050:14.7E: Gulf of Aden.
Two speedboats, length 5 meters, with five persons in each boat, dressed in camouflage cloths and armed with automatic weapons approached a VLCC in ballast. Master raised alarm, crew alerted, evasive manoeuvres taken and speed increased. The boats fired shots in the air. Later, the boats aborted the attempted boarding. All vessels in the vicinity warned.
17.03.2008: 0230 LT: Enroute Cagbalite, Mituban and Balisen, Polilio Island, Philippines.
A passenger boat with ten passenger including five crewmembers was returning to Polilio Island after discharging her cargo on the mainland. Two passengers who had earlier boarded after asking for a ride to Polilio Island took control of the boat and shot dead three crewmembers including the captain. The pirates then tied them to the anchor and threw them overboard. The pirates shot the remaining two-crew members and injured them. One of the injured jumped into the sea and is still missing. The other injured crew is recuperating in the hospital. Three other passengers including a child were unharmed. The coast guard has mounted a search for the missing and dead crewmembers and the pirates who fled in a motor boat.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html
“Worldwide Caution”
January 17, 2008
SNIPPET: “This Worldwide Caution updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests throughout the world. American citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.”
Note: The following news brief is a quote:
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3523382,00.html
5 mortar shells fired at Eshkol Regional Council; none injured
Published: 03.25.08, 12:11 / Israel News
Five mortar shells were fired from the central Gaza Strip into the Eshkol Regional Council Tuesday. The mortars landed in an open field belonging to one of the kibbutzim within the council.
No injuries or property damage were reported. (Shmulik Hadad)
Thanks for the ping Oorang. Three caught, unfortunately hundreds get through.
Report: Iranian, Syrian missiles to pound Israel in next war
Secret report paints grim picture: Thousands of casualties, nationwide power outages
Itamar Eichner
Hundreds of dead, thousands of injured, missile barrages on central Israel, full paralysis at Ben-Gurion Airport, constantly bombed roads, nationwide power outages that last for long hours, and whole regions' water supply being cut off – this is what the next war could look like.
More:
http://www.ynetnews.com/Ext/Comp/ArticleLayout/CdaArticlePrintPreview/1,2506,L-3522937,00.html
Small update to post no. 996:
http://www.nbc4.com/news/15697495/detail.html
Smithsonian Scientist Found Dead Of Apparent Cyanide Poisoning
“Police Identify Body Found In Northwest Home”
POSTED: 11:24 pm EDT March 24, 2008
UPDATED: 4:07 pm EDT March 25, 2008
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “WASHINGTON — A man found dead of apparent cyanide poisoning has been identified as a scientist with the Smithsonian Institution.
John Winter, who was with the Smithsonian for more than 30 years, specialized in art conservation.”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Responders found Winter dead with vials of cyanide around him. Realizing that cyanide is considered harmful and can be hazardous, they left the house and called in hazmat teams.”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Etter said, because the police department is conducting an ongoing death investigation, he could not specify what material was found inside the home.”
That is a grim scenario.
I pray and hope that Israel can turn that scenario around (for the better).
Note: The following news brief is a quote:
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3523576,00.html
2 Qaasam rockets land in southern Israel; no injuries reported
Published: 03.25.08, 17:07 / Israel News
Palestinian gunmen fired two Qassam rockets from the northern Gaza Strip on Tuesday towards Israel. The rockets landed within the Shaar Hanegev Regional Council.
There were no reports of injuries or damage. (Shmulik Hadad)
Or God executes the Ezekiel option.
Yep, whatever God’s will is; I’m for it.
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1206446102024&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
Mar 25, 2008 19:04 | Updated Mar 25, 2008 19:14
“Bomb threat on French plane at Beirut airport; nothing found”
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
BEIRUT, Lebanon
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “A French jetliner was searched at Beirut airport shortly before takeoff Tuesday after a Lebanese passenger warned her baggage might contain a bomb, airport and security officials said.
The incident occurred when passenger Katia Salha said she received a telephone call telling her that a bomb was placed in her luggage, the officials said on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.
All the passengers were told to disembark, and the plane was searched by sniffing dogs, said the officials. Nothing was found in the woman’s baggage, they added.
The officials said she was being questioned by authorities.
The man who appears to have called Salha allegedly wanted to marry her, but her family turned down his proposal, said the officials.”
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“New Jihad Watch: Defame Islam, get sued”
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The Organization of The Islamic Conference complains that Islam is ‘under attack’. (less)
Added: March 24, 2008
ADDING to Post no. 1035:
See RECAP in post no. 1007.
Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49358
Navy Contract Ship Fires Warning Shots Near Suez Canal
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 25, 2008 – A ship on short-term charter to the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command fired warning shots at a small boat approaching the ship as it was preparing to transit the Suez Canal last night, military officials reported.
There were no reports of casualties from the ship, the Global Patriot.
Officials said several boats approached the Global Patriot while it was preparing to transit the Suez Canal. The boats were hailed and warned by a native Arabic speaker on the Global Patriot to advise them to turn away. Other warning steps, including a signal flare, were used to caution the boats.
One small boat continued to approach the ship and received two sets of warning shots 20 to 30 meters in front of the boat’s bow. All shots were accounted for as they entered the water, officials said.
The incident is under investigation. The U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet command is cooperating with Egyptian authorities, including the Suez Canal Authorities, through the U.S. Embassy in Cairo.
(From a U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet news release.)
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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49364
U.S. Air Strike Kills Five Would-Be Roadside Bombers in Iraq
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 25, 2008 – A U.S. air strike killed five terrorists and wounded several other insurgents from among a group that was attempting to emplace a roadside bomb in the Basra, Iraq, area yesterday, U.S. military officials said.
Coalition forces killed the five suspected terrorists and wounded several others after a group of about 10 individuals were spotted conducting suspicious activity in Basra’s Hyyaniyah district.
After verifying the individuals were burying what appeared to be a roadside bomb, coalition forces directed an air strike against the enemy force. There were no coalition-force casualties.
In other recent operations:
— U.S. helicopter crews destroyed 10 rocket-launching rails March 23 northeast of Baghdad that enemy forces had been using to launch attacks. Apache helicopter crews from 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment reported seeing rockets launched from the area earlier that evening. Upon arrival, the air crews discovered the launching rails and requested clearance to destroy them. Upon receiving clearance, the crews cleared the area, fired on the rails and destroyed all 10 targets. There was no other damage as a result of destroying the targets.
— U.S. soldiers killed four suspected al Qaeda members, wounded one, and detained eight during two separate March 23 engagements in Diyala province. During an Iraqi-led clearing operation in Qasaibah, near Muqdadiyah, an Apache helicopter fired on an enemy position, killing three insurgents. Two other suspects fled the area. U.S. soldiers killed one insurgent and wounded another during another operation targeting a known al Qaeda safe house. U.S. soldiers with the 2nd Infantry Division’s 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team detained eight suspected al Qaeda members at the safe house. “In conjunction with the Iraqi security forces, we have made remarkable gains against terrorists in Diyala,” Army spokesman Maj. Mike Katona said. “While al Qaeda in Iraq is still capable of isolated spectacular attacks, they are definitely feeling the pressure here in Diyala, as evidenced by the 70 percent reduction in attacks in the province since June 2007.”
— Iraqi commando and police forces and coalition forces detained one individual and discovered a large weapons cache while conducting patrols in Hillah’s Hamza and Hashimiyah areas March 22. The detained individual is linked to the planting of roadside bombs along routes used by Iraqi and coalition security forces. The cache contained multiple rockets, mines, hundreds of rocket-propelled-grenade rounds, mortar rounds, hand grenades and other materials, including 22 122 mm rockets with 50 complete rail systems, 200 pounds of explosives, 15 120 mm mortar rounds, 20 rocket rounds and three rocket-grenade launchers.
(Compiled from Multinational Force Iraq and Multinational Corps Iraq news releases.)
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