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Report: Israel asks for ‘air corridor’ to attack Iran
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Published: 24.02.07, 11:48
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31. ISRAEL= disgusting
USA ,   USA   (02.24.07)
Israel is nasty. simply a parasitical nation that causes problems- an Apartheid mess. USA needs to get rid of our association with tha non self sufficent state.
32. Strait of Hormuz...oil threat to U.S.
(02.24.07)
I hate to tell you jihadi genius's this, but your countries need our money more than we need your oil. If you disrupt the supply we'll simply get it somewhere else. To pay the higher prices we might just have to cut off the billions of dollars we give away to subsidize your sorry @ss governments and feed the poor, illiterate masses that your regimes steal from. Trust me, the U.S. will get by just fine with less oil. No problem.
33. I smell reverse psychology here
john ,   nz   (02.24.07)
34. The snake is moveing
(02.24.07)
The goal is Irak not Iran , the old zionists dream is moveing again the great Israel from the Nile till El Forat , it will be a big mistake if the Americans allowed them to fly , the hate and the strugle against America will increase much more than before ... lt'e see if America learned from the last lessons or not yet . it's another trape Israel is planing for America to weake America by falling more in wars and they will watch from faraway ... and laugh.
35. Chenye is excess baggage
Persian CAT ,   Middle-O-Nowhere   (02.24.07)
Dick Cheney is the most hated person in the US, and what he says is irrelevant. This coward abandoned his former assistant Scooter Libby and let him take the fall - Jewish neo-cons beware. Israel should be careful because it may get what it wishes for, more rope to hang itself. Attacking Iran by air is the worst thing Israel can do because then it has to face the consequences. Iran may have sponsored terrorism, but so have the US and Israel. Go figure.
36. No shortage of fearmongers
(02.24.07)
and warmongers! Where are the peacemakers and peacebuilders?
37. to Debra 2
(02.24.07)
Just keep on dreaming but your dream soon will be a nightmare .... don't watch too much Rambo^s moveis .
38. TO PERSIAN CAT #35-YOUR COUNTRY IS FINISHED.
AVRAHAM ,   JERUSALEM   (02.24.07)
AND LET ME EXPLAIN YOU WHY. WHEN AMERICA AND ISRAEL ATTACK YOU, AND BREAK YOUR ARMY AND ALL YOUR LEADERS GETS RUNNING. THEN YOU WILL GET MASSES OF SUNNIS COMING AND MAKING A MESS OUT OF YOUR COUNTRY. WE MUST JUST ATTACK YOU FROM THE AIR AND LETT THE SUNNIS DO THE REST. IRAQ WILL BE A CHEESECAKE. DIDNT YOU THINK OF THAT!? THE SUNNIS LOOOOOOVE YOU.
39. Adrenalize Iran
Adrenalize ,   Noida,India   (02.24.07)
Iran needs some good humps. And Israel is the best bad medicine for those mongers. . Israel is even more gutsy than US. Hail Jews!!!.....a Hindu Friend...
40. Asked the USA?!!
Mustafa ,   Canada   (02.24.07)
and the USA being what? why ask the USA?
41. Everyone has a price
Canadian Otter   (02.24.07)
It has always been my contention that the US would save itself a lot of trouble, lives and money if it were to put its billions to good use. Every dictator, every president, guerrilla leader and Ayatolah has a price. Simply put: buy them. It happens daily in all countries, including the US and others that shall go unmentioned. Government leaders get bought and modify their policies to suit their masters. Businesses and some 'peace and human rights" organizations are particularly vulnerable to this type of persuation. Iraq could have been managed in a much cleaner and safer way had the US offered Saddam a few billions to put away for his old age. Saddam was useful then by containing Iran's ambitions. Well, it's too late now. But Iran's leaders are still kicking around, so why not speak in a language that every human being can understand (present company excluded, of course, we're all too pure to even think of such things).
42. To those talking about Israeli state secrets
Jake T ,   Alaska   (02.24.07)
There are no secrets in the Knesset. Just think of the term "loyalty". Do I need to say more?
43. we are honest and dont keep secrets so you can trust us
zionist forever   (02.24.07)
Is there no such thing as a secret in Israel if its not the politicians putting all their negotiating cards on the table before negotations even begin now its people in the millitary giving newspaper interviews on how they are planning to go after Iran. If they are hoping to put Iran on its gaurd against any Israeli attack from any direction this is the way to do it at least the US isnt giving interviews to British newspapers saying we intend to attack and this is how we intend to do it. I wonder if the 6 day war happened today the Israeli defense officials would give a newspaper interview in advance saying they are planning to destroy the Egyptian airfields or if it was Entebbe would Israel be giving interviews explaining how they were planning to send comandos to Uganda.
44. A slightly different strategy?
Steve G ,   Kew Gardens, NY, USA   (02.24.07)
Even if Israel or the U.S. does not totally eliminate Iran's nuclear capacity, there is one startegy which will work: Destroy Iran's ability to produce oil. That way, not only will the ayatollahs real powerbase, control of oil moeny, be eliminated, but it would give the extra revenue to their Sunni rivals (Saudi Arabia/ Kuwait ). That's gotta hurt. The world will survive without the Iranian oil stream. Iran won't. And it's relatively easy to keep the Iranian oil industry shut down after their army and air force has been knocked out.
45. #40 USA = Israel's Life Support Machine
Hani   (02.24.07)
Pathetic bunch.
46. #21- MAHMOOD. I would like to think
RCA ,   USA   (02.24.07)
that you are correct on this. Media comment on on-going planning and operations is never a good idea.
47. interview can hurt US troops in Iraq
zionist forever   (02.24.07)
Telling as newspaper Israel is asking the US for a corridor to attack Iran by flything through Iraqi airspace. If the US is looking to give amunition to Al Quaida and the rest of the terror groups stiring up trouble in Iraq then this is a gift. The US occupiers are planning to give the zionist entity to use Iraq so they can attack Iran every good shia must rise up kill all American soilders and their supporters in Iraq. It doesnt matter what the real plans are you have put the idea into the heads of the terrorists who can stir it up use it as propoganda and excuses for terror attacks then there is the amunition given to Ahmajinidad who can say to terrorists look the US wants to let Israel attack us see this is why they wanted to go into Iraq they wanted to give their zionist ally an oportunity to attack us. This really was s stupid interview to give. If Israel really is planning to attack Iran and use Iraqi airspace the smart thing is to make a private deal behind the scenes with the US not go to the newspapers. Do things like that and 99% of people wouldnt even question weather Israel how Israel got to Iran only the results would matter now how it would be done has become a politcal issue in itself.
48. Strike While It's Hot
Dave Levy ,   Burbank. USA   (02.24.07)
This disclosure is outrageous. Israel's nuclear strike force consists of about 400 warheads, loaded on an assortment of F15s, 16s, Phantom 2,000s (upgraded from the F4Es, Jericho Misslies, artillery 155mm and cruise type missiles on it's 5 Dolphin Class subs. So why all the fuss over Iraqi airspace? A few high fusion nukes on Irans facilities and perhaps Tehran, will do the job. The question is not if, but when? Personally, I would prefer a few good US B-1 strikes...but if the Pelosi crowd has it's way, that is a far-fetched idea.
49. True, the Kurds wont get a state from the
freedom ,   canada   (02.24.07)
Turks. And it seems they are one of the only groups in the middle east that can tolerate other religions...
50. 4 Newsflash, most so called Arab nations people
freedom ,   canada   (02.24.07)
dont like the USA anyways... Or at least that is what the news media says. Why is the USA sending money to the unsettled palestinians. Remember some of the news coverage post 9/11. Do you really think I care about the empty threats of terrorism from the middle east. Its not going to stop because the USA does something or doesnt do something. You are living in lala land.. Heres a message for you.. When some in the middle east stop threatening the west and democracy and respect of religion and human rights, maybe they will command more respect from the west. Until then most will see them as a nuisance to be dealt with accordingly.
51. 8 Those so called rocket attacks are happenning
freedom ,   canada   (02.24.07)
anyways. Empty threats.
52. 13 Of course diplomacy is out of the question.
freedom ,   canada   (02.24.07)
Iran has repeated its defiance of the United Nations. So what is the option. What would you do as an American if you faced this threat from a country who had access to your land with missiles and was intent on developing the means to destroy you... Or at least we are thinking this way.
53. 24 What authority does Iran have to directly
freedom ,   canada   (02.24.07)
attack US and coalition forces in Iran. What authority does Iran have in shelling Kurds in northern Iraq. International law eh. and who is the only one that might enforce your pathetic international law. Maybe the USA. Maybe we should direct our energies to cleaning up the mess in the Sudan instead.
54. 26 Good option Larry, what are we going
freedom ,   canada   (02.24.07)
to do about Russia and China and their economic interests in Iran. Those are the key countries causing the headaches, at least from my view. Remember an Argentinian court has already seeked a warrant for the arrest??? of a previous Iranian president in regards to state sponsored terrorism in Buenos Aries. Iran needs to be turned upside down and I do think it comes down to either God changing things peacefully or perhaps well I think the only one that might change things is US pressure......
55. #16 Oh, are you ever in for a surprise!!
Jan ,   usa   (02.24.07)
Hashem has already pronunced judgement on persia and it's leaders. And it's not to good for you guys either. Trust me, you have never experienced such fear and terror as the kind that is headed your way. The Prince of Peace is now stepping into the role of the Lord of Hosts(captain of a great and awesome mighty army), and he does't need allahs permission to do this either. Do you honestly think that those facilities cannot be penetrated? What about an earthquake, or perhaps a nuclear meltdown like russia had? See, there are many, many things that can stop the mad ayatollahs and the midget. But the one I would fear the most is the Lord of Hosts.
56. 45 IRAN = Hizbullahs life support machine.
freedom ,   canada   (02.24.07)
Wouldnt it be nice if Iran actually tried to build a country its own.. rather than try to support war and terror where it can. Remember the only thing Iran really has is oil.. One day it will be gone.. and then I guess Iran can go back to being desert wanderers in a land of nothing...
57. bluffing is the basis of US poker game
Tayfun_Turkey ,   Istanbul   (02.25.07)
US and Israel try to make enough bruit to get concession from Iran and stop enrichment. That is why we each and every day would-be security secrets of an operation. However unlike Card games of poker, it may excite other party to recourse very harsh precautions rather than step back. In my opinion, even if Iran had no Nuke bombs before(I strongly guess they already had) now they would pay high prices to acquire quite a few. And be sure they can buy from anywhere from Russia to Korea, even if they may buy from Israelis, as IDF members already sell their guns. You lost, but I think your Peretz, Man of Peace, funiest minister of all ages who may even see through binoculars lids-covered(We are laughing him as he was very funny doing that!) may need to get kicked to understand. He had claimed not speaking english or being civilian might be an advantage, and sure but that is an advantage for other side.
58. Record
bachrach Andres ,   Kfarsaba   (02.25.07)
Nothing is mor horrible like uncertainity.End.
59. Iran is to be destroyed
Yahweh ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (02.25.07)
Iran will be destroyed, it's only a matter of time.
60. to #45 i thought you are a
niki   (02.25.07)
Palestinian aren't you? so, please tell me , who is the Palis "life support machine"? or are the palis "self sufficient"? i have news for you, they never were, they never will be, they are just too comfortable in their own misery, in their "poor me" the victim mentality. they had many , very many opportunities to make something for themselves, to make something of themselves, but chose to take the self distructive way...., you know that, everyone knows that, talk about "pathetic".......
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