Posted on 07/11/2015 2:27:52 PM PDT by Dave346
Leaks this past week from the negotiation room in Vienna show that the issue of ballistic missiles has been brought up by Iran, with the support of Russia, in the nuclear negotiations. This is despite that fact that so far, throughout all the months of negotiations, Iran has steadfastly refused to discuss this issue, claiming that it has nothing to do with its nuclear program.
Nevertheless, at this time the Iranians have raised the issue of ballistic missiles and have demanded that the sanctions connected to them be lifted. The sanctions were imposed due to the fear that Iran is striving to develop nuclear warheads that can be mounted on ballistic missiles.
On July 8, 2015, two days before the end of the second extension of the deadline for announcing a final agreement, a Russian source close to the negotiations leaked to the Iranian news agency Mehr details about a loud verbal clash at a meeting of the sides' foreign ministers two days previously, on July 6.
It should be noted that on June 30, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had instructed Iranian President Hassan Rohani, as part of his plan for Iran's development, "to improve Iran's deterrent capability by means of expanding its missile capability."[1]
The following is the translation of the Mehr report:
Russian Source: Iranian FM Zarif Told Kerry: "You Are In No Position Whatsoever To Determine [Anything] About Iran's Missile Capability"
A Russian source close to the nuclear negotiations told a Mehr correspondent in Vienna: "On Monday evening [July 6], there were intensive negotiations and challenges between Iran and the members of the P5+1 around the negotiating table. At this meeting, the American negotiating team defined Iran's missile capability as a threat to Middle East stability, and demanded, in a threatening tone, that Iran submit to Washington's exact demands regarding the arms embargo on Iran and Iran's missile capability.
"In response to the open threat by the Americans, Iran's foreign minister [Javad Zarif] shouted heatedly at the American negotiating team that all the problems in the region are impacted by their actions and by the West's support for terrorists with funds and weapons. He added, 'You are in no position whatsoever to determine [anything] about Iran's missile capability.'"
Zarif To Western Colleagues: "Never Threaten An Iranian"
The Russian source added: "Following Zarif's resolute reaction, [European Union foreign policy chief Federica] Mogherini entered the conversation and threatened Iran that she would leave the negotiations. The Iranian foreign minister was not deterred, and said assertively to the Western [representatives]: 'Remember, never threaten an Iranian.'
"Zarif's assertive stance was welcomed by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who said immediately after him, 'Nor a Russian.'"
Endnote:
[1] Website of Khamenei's office, Farsi.khamenei.ir, June 30, 2015.
As another FReeper so aptly put it: Iran needs ballistic missile in order to deliver its peaceful energy program.
The only thing Kerry’s ever been able to negotiate was a Purple Heart...
... and all the armies of the North (Russia, China, Arab, etc.) will gather in the Valley of Megiddo - where GOD will be waiting for them.
Read Exe 38-39.
Hate Evil? NO, he is evil!
Iran already has missiles that can reach Israel, they need missiles that can ready the US.
Well..aren’t these talks just going swimmingly. Sharks smelling chum.
I believe that’s Ezekiel 38 and 39.
And God WILL be waiting for them.....wearing combat boots!
That’s correct - Ezekiel - and the proper abbreviation is “Eze”.
However, there will not be combat boots in the Valley of Megiddo .. it will be GOD’s show .. and HE will do the job all by Himself.
I’m sorry if you don’t believe that .. but the scriptures are quite clear that no army comes to the rescue - because GOD does not need rescuing.
GOD challenged GOG and MAGOG - “I’m going to put a hook in your jaw and draw you down”. I’m not sure what the “hook” is, but I have been studying those scriptures trying to find the clues.
And .. on top of Mt Carmel (which overlooks the Valley), there is a TV station (owned by Israel) which will be filming the whole event .. and it will be broadcast throughout the whole world.
Oh, I’m with you 100%.
I only added the combat boots line as a poor attempt at stating that when they run into God...........it’s Good Night, Irene!
Blessings on you and yours.
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