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Iran 'ready' to repel US attack
herald sun ^ | 30jan05 | From correspondents in Tehran

Posted on 01/30/2005 4:51:01 AM PST by Flavius

IRAN's top national security official Hassan Rowhani has said the armed forces are fully prepared for any military attack by the United States, press reports said today.

"Our plans are ready, and although an attack is very unlikely the plans have been approved by the Supreme National Security Council and given to the military forces," Rowhani was quoted as saying.

"We will not react to an attack with diplomacy. We are ready to cut off the aggressor's hand," added Rowhani, secretary of Iran's top national security body.

His comments came against a backdrop of an escalating war of words between Iran and the United States, which has hinted at possible military action over Tehran's nuclear program.

The United States and Israel accuse Iran of using an atomic energy program as a cover for weapons development, a charge the Islamic republic denies.


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: iran

1 posted on 01/30/2005 4:51:01 AM PST by Flavius
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To: Flavius
Bagdad Bob, meet Tehran Tom.
2 posted on 01/30/2005 4:53:48 AM PST by A Balrog of Morgoth (With fire, sword, and stinging whip I drive the Rats in terror before me.)
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To: A Balrog of Morgoth

Let me beat MSM,

Quaqmire


3 posted on 01/30/2005 4:56:53 AM PST by Flavius ("... we should reconnoitre assiduosly... " Vegetius)
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To: Flavius

I thought they caught Baghdad Bob. Oh well, nice to see he could find work.


4 posted on 01/30/2005 4:57:39 AM PST by Feckless
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To: Flavius

It will probably be the "Mother of all Battles". /sarcasm


5 posted on 01/30/2005 4:58:16 AM PST by mrfixit514
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To: Flavius

Iran is having a difficult time repelling internal attacks as half of the population is under 30 and they are becoming increasing frustrated with the ruling Mullahs.


6 posted on 01/30/2005 5:04:20 AM PST by kipita (Rebel – the proletariat response to Aristocracy and Exploitation.)
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To: Flavius
"Our plans are ready, and although an attack is very unlikely the plans have been approved by the Supreme National Security Council and given to the military forces," Rowhani was quoted as saying.

The plans include a large serving of French whine and a larger white flag.


7 posted on 01/30/2005 5:07:51 AM PST by OneLoyalAmerican (Iraq is to quagmire as democRat is to winner.)
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To: A Balrog of Morgoth

The mullahs must be taking Kim Jung Il lessons.


8 posted on 01/30/2005 5:24:01 AM PST by OpusatFR
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To: Flavius

Oh dear, thay have a PLAN. What are we to do. :-)


9 posted on 01/30/2005 6:13:16 AM PST by sd-joe
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To: Flavius

Iran was only able to dent Iraq's invasion because of help she received from Israel. When that help was discontinued, Iran pressed for the conquest of Iraq but failed to do so. Facing a statemate, Iran sued for peace with Iraq.


10 posted on 01/30/2005 6:36:45 AM PST by Ramonchito
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To: Flavius

One step at a time.


11 posted on 01/30/2005 6:38:18 AM PST by kempster
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To: Flavius

Don't threaten too much Iran. You might end up with ink on your finger.


12 posted on 01/30/2005 6:38:39 AM PST by jec41 (Screaming Eagle)
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To: Flavius
As I recall, Iraq was also "ready" to repel US invasion.

READY to fight doesn't mean ABLE to fight.

13 posted on 01/30/2005 6:42:36 AM PST by IronJack
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