Posted on 07/04/2015 2:25:36 PM PDT by BenLurkin
.... America's traditional allies in the Middle East, particularly the Gulf states and Israel. They are wary of the prospect of Iran shaking off the burden of sanctions and benefiting from a sudden infusion of cash as the regime's bank accounts, holding billions of dollars, are unfrozen.
They believe that Iran's impending windfall could enhance its ability to supply weapons and funds to extremist forces across the region. Officials from the Gulf states predict the money could pass into the hands of their bitter enemies, including Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, Hizbollah in Lebanon and Shia militias in Iraq.
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Iran's regional opponents, led by Saudi Arabia, note that a formidable battery of sanctions has not prevented Iran from finding the resources to arm and fund Mr Assad's regime in Syria. The estimates of how much Iran has invested in Mr Assad's cause range from $6 billion (£4 billion) to $25 billion (£16 billion) per year.
Iran has paid for Hizbollah to send thousands of fighters from Lebanon into Syria, probably saving Mr Assad from being toppled as long ago as 2012. In addition, Iran has overseen the creation of a new militia, known as the National Defence Force, which has relieved Syria's regular army of the burden of much of the fighting.
Along the way, Iran has also funded the Shia militias which form the backbone of Iraq's government, while also transferring thousands of missiles to Hizbollah in south Lebanon, for possible future use against Israel.
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Maybe the Iranians will just buy nukes off the shelf from Pakistan?That much money should make anything possible.
10 billion to finish off the current fission project, 20 billion to finish the thermonuclear development, 10 billion for the ICBM program, 5 billion for the strategic ship delivery system, 20 billion for revamping the army and a few million on the side for Islamic charities.
Maybe they will purchase many, many “Hello Kitty” jihad-bomber dolls for everyone in iran?
Actually, I think Baraq works for the Iranians.
Look to the near future reactions to the deal by Benjamin Netanyahu to see your answer.
I am so ashamed of this . It is such a collapse and a defeat for our nation. We are plunging head first into the sewer.
Isn’t the Clinton Foundation going to get anything?
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