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Bombs Away in Three Days: It's time to strike Iran's nuclear program
The Washington Times ^ | August 18, 2010 | Editorial

Posted on 08/17/2010 4:15:19 PM PDT by Abakumov

Israel's long-anticipated attack on Iran's nuclear program may come as soon as Friday. Yesterday, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton said Israel had eight days to strike Iran's nuclear facility at Bushehr before it would become operational. He revised the timeline to three days after word came that nuclear fuel would begin loading on Friday. We're now down to two days and counting....

It's doubtful America will take action. The State Department's response to the latest IAEA report on Iranian enrichment violations merely said, "We are hopeful that Iran will express a willingness to come to the table. We stand ready to have that dialogue." Not exactly the kind of rhetoric that instills fear of consequences.

Israel is the only country likely to mount a military strike, and the Bushehr site is an exposed facility that could be taken out with conventional weapons. It's located on Iran's west coast, less than a third of a mile from the shore; air forces would not have to spend much time overflying Iran to attack it. The plant also could be hit using sea-launched cruise missiles from Israeli submarines. With an effective range of at least 900 miles, the subs wouldn't have to transit the Strait of Hormuz to mount the attack.

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TOPICS: Editorial; Foreign Affairs; Israel; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: bombiran; iran; irannuke; islamicbomb; israel; nuclear
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1 posted on 08/17/2010 4:15:23 PM PDT by Abakumov
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To: Abakumov

Don’t hit the nukes. Hit the regime’s nerve centers. Carry out a daring daylight raid and catch them in their offices. The Iranian people will take it from there. Then you can police up the nukes with their help.


2 posted on 08/17/2010 4:18:47 PM PDT by sinanju
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To: Abakumov

Go Israel, can’t wait for the fireworks and then all the outrage by yours and our enemies.....including Obama.


3 posted on 08/17/2010 4:19:29 PM PDT by HerrBlucher (In the White House the mighty White House the Liar sleeps tonight.............)
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To: Abakumov
Where's the obligatory popcorn ani-gif? When this scuffle starts, it'll need the large bucket with extra butter, and a 32 oz. Sprite to wash it down.

"But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: for men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away, for his name is Obama."

4 posted on 08/17/2010 4:20:44 PM PDT by Viking2002
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To: Abakumov

To all here: What do you think the ramifications will be if Israel hits Iran?


5 posted on 08/17/2010 4:22:33 PM PDT by Terry Mross (I)
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To: Abakumov

......................... “We are hopeful that Iran will express a willingness to come to the table. We stand ready to have that dialogue.” .....................

Well Hillary and your minions, stock up on your diapers, because you babies may find out that Isreal is about to do what the wusses in the - has been United States - refuses to do.

“We are hopeful that Iran will express a willingness”
What utter drivel!


6 posted on 08/17/2010 4:23:13 PM PDT by Noob1999
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To: Abakumov

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2572351/posts

Obama taking security team on vacation (Counterterrorism Chief Brennan and NSC McDonough)
The Hill | August 17, 2010 | Sam Youngman


7 posted on 08/17/2010 4:23:39 PM PDT by maggief
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To: Abakumov

It is about time Iran gets their just desserts. It is to bad Obongo will probably condemn Israel defending itself from terrorism.


8 posted on 08/17/2010 4:24:17 PM PDT by John Daniels
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To: Terry Mross

IT’s NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!


9 posted on 08/17/2010 4:25:10 PM PDT by Stayfrosty
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To: Noob1999

That quote so clearly expresses the fecklessness of this administration.


10 posted on 08/17/2010 4:25:26 PM PDT by Abakumov
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To: Stayfrosty

I said “IF” they hit Iran.


11 posted on 08/17/2010 4:27:03 PM PDT by Terry Mross (I)
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To: All

A Look at Iran
http://www.truthusa.com/IRAN.html


12 posted on 08/17/2010 4:27:14 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: Abakumov

Sorry to say but this is one argument i do agree with Obama on. We missed our chance to take it out while the program was in it’s infancy. Now because we waited and stalled, the Russians are knee deep in those facilities with scientist and engineers. WHO DARES WINS!


13 posted on 08/17/2010 4:27:43 PM PDT by Stayfrosty
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To: Abakumov

Strategically, I can’t imagine why Israel waited this long if they wanted to hit that reactor before it goes online. With only very few days left, the Iranians will be ready for an attack. Why didn’t they go after it two months ago when they didn’t ‘have’ to?

That tells me, they probably aren’t going to attack it.


14 posted on 08/17/2010 4:28:15 PM PDT by KoRn (Department of Homeland Security, Certified - "Right Wing Extremist")
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To: Abakumov

Well, I thought this would be happening in April. Silly me.

GOD BLESS ISRAEL AND ALL WHO PROTECT AND DEFEND HER.

Get ‘em, Judah.


15 posted on 08/17/2010 4:28:25 PM PDT by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spirito Sancto.)
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To: Abakumov

I wish they’d get on with it.


16 posted on 08/17/2010 4:28:38 PM PDT by rdl6989 (January 20, 2013- The end of an error.)
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To: Terry Mross

If it happens, likely Iran will close the Straits of Hormuz, so no oil from the Persian Gulf. Do not plan any long car trips.


17 posted on 08/17/2010 4:30:43 PM PDT by Lucius Cornelius Sulla ('“Our own government has become our enemy' - Sheriff Paul Babeu)
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To: HerrBlucher

The subs are Plan A. Obama wants Iran to get Nukes it seems. Maybe he sees it as a counter to his perception of the Jewish threat.


18 posted on 08/17/2010 4:31:02 PM PDT by screaminsunshine (m)
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To: Terry Mross
What do you think the ramifications will be if Israel hits Iran?

The filthy muzzies and their 5th column here in the states will come out of hiding.

Makes 'em easier to target.

19 posted on 08/17/2010 4:31:29 PM PDT by InternetTuffGuy
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To: Abakumov

Despite the chorus of cheerleaders in this thread, not going to happen.


20 posted on 08/17/2010 4:32:11 PM PDT by cranked
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