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Israel 'could not stop' nuclear Iran with one strike
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Published: 28.08.11, 23:18
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1. We must admit that Israel can't stop Iran...Period...
Avi ,   Israel   (08.29.11)
2. Yeah but.....
Gideon Reader ,   USA   (08.28.11)
...after the first one, you csn take your time with the next 20 or 30 strikes. I figure when they can read their book by the green glow of their pupiks, it may, MAY be time to halt the 40th or 60th strike.
3. STOP DAY-DREAMING......................#2
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (08.29.11)
And instead indulge in something more sensible,Gideon.
4. reuters- "israel ..."
sjoerd ruurd van der ,   worldnation/land etc   (08.29.11)
if iran is being attacked by a western countryor by the entire west, the situation will become even more dangerous than in world war 1, 2, than in 1962, during the cuban crisis. let that be a warning, a lesson etc. from history for all of us, everywhere and always. ABOLISH ALL WEAPONS OF MASS-DESTRUCTION, WITH SAFE AND DURABLE RECYCLING OF THEM!!!!
5. Look at this the correct way
TOM HILL ,   Sacramento USA   (08.29.11)
The Iranians will be stupid enough to use a Nuclear weapon which gives us the green light to erase them from the earth. It would be the best thing that ever happened to mankind.
6. THE DRUM BEAT CONTINUES...
Frank-el ,   Seattle USA   (08.29.11)
And the Grim Reaper's drum keeps beating from the Middle East... More coffins with American flags "going home" in service of the blue Star of David?
7. Not necessary to bomb Iran to end its nuclear threat
Stephen in New York   (08.29.11)
It's not even necessary to strike Iran to stop its nuclear weaponization program. I repeat: it is not necessary to bomb Iran to end its nuclear threat to Israel and the West. And I am not thinking of cyberwarfare either. Think outside of the box.
8. Not air strike again
jensen99 ,   Hollandia, Indonesia   (08.29.11)
If the "single strike" means air strike with bombers such as to Iraq and Syria, that's too risky. Israel must develop its own smart cruise missile such as US's Tomahawk for long range strike.
9. It is a matter of leadership.....
Shalom ,   U.S.A.   (08.29.11)
or the lack of it. Begin didn't waste time and acted decisively. After him Isreael never had a leader. True, at this stage Israel faces a huge problem but not unsurmontable Sweeping the problem under the rug is not a solution. Iran is not going hesitate to use its nuclear weapon and must be stopped before it happens.
10. There's a reason there's "mad" in Ahmadinejad......
Erekat   (08.29.11)
11. RE SIX YOUR ONE F---- UP MISINFORMED
LARRY ,   US ARMY RETIRED   (08.29.11)
JERK HOW THE HELL DO YOU EQUATE ISRAELS DEFENCE WITH AMERICAN SOLDIERS BODY BAGS THE US MILITARY IS IN IRAQ TO PREVENT IRAN FROM TAKING IRAQI OIL PERIOD, THERE IN KUWAIT FOR THE SAME REASON . AFGHANISTAN FOR PAY BACK ON 911.ISRAEL IS A REGIONAL SUPERPOWER STUPID. IT CAN TURN ANY ARAB NATION INTO DESERT NOMADS IF IT WISHES
12. #8 - So wrong
Moshe ,   Israel   (08.29.11)
Despite what Israeli defense officials are saying publicy, in private they know that the Iranian threat can be eliminated and their program set back for years. Statements like these are intended to put pressure on the US to give Israel the green light to do what it must. We don't want Americans or anyone else to fight and die for us!
13. yeah sure
El frank ,   Chashmoniem Israel   (08.29.11)
Or more American's getting caught up in the millitary industrial complex the One Eisenhower warned you about of course it's easier to blame us huh
14. Clearly the author hasn't heard of Stuxnet...
Lobo ,   USA   (08.29.11)
15. Destroy oil refineries but not oilfields
Joe ,   Canada   (08.29.11)
If in addition to a strike on nuclear plant (s), the refineries are made unable to produce refined products, it might not only delay enough the WMD program but the drastic blow to the economy of Iran would perhaps bring down the regime. And to try surviving, this regime would have to export as much crude oil as possible to pay for foreign gas thus possibly preventing the oil shock that many oil dependant countries fear for their economy. Oil is the main source of funds of the regime (carpets account for less than 10% of exports) & Iranians produce no more than 60% of their gasoline. China would be happy to rebuild the refineries it currently builds in Iran.
16. #7 please pray tell what do you suggest?
convert all ,   to Islam?   (08.29.11)
17. post-Iraq US can't/won't fight for Israel anymore
LA ,   USA   (08.29.11)
Americans have more important problems than Israel and who will be getting nukes in mideast -60 years after Israel introduced nukes & WMDs to mideast
18. The dumb beat continues at # 6
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (08.29.11)
We have never fought any battles for Israel. Try looking closer to home, say Haliburton and or oil. That is where you will find the reasons. Take a look at the White House. Our Muslim president would never lift a finger to help Israel. To think otherwise is pretty stupid.
19. Typical...
OJLeb ,   Canada   (08.29.11)
Why does "Israel" try so hard to pressure the US into another war in the region? Why can't they do their own dirty work? Oh yeah, because Iran isn't a little resistance group like Hezbollah and Hamas. No, it has an army like Egypt. Which is why "Israel" didn't attack Egypt after the Eilat terror attack and instead went after Hamas in Gaza *wrongfully*. How many American's need to die for "Israel"?
20. The U.S. is unlikely to do anything to stop Iran.
a ,   c   (08.29.11)
Indeed, it seems that the U.S. is doing whatever it can to help Iran succeed.
21. nuclear power
IRV ,   USA   (08.29.11)
Israel has nuclear weapons yet doesn't threaten to wipe any country off the map. Iran wants nuclear weapons and threatens to wipe Israel off the map. Maybe Israel should rattle the saber? The UN invites a member nation to promote its hatred to the world. Time to debunk Iran and the UN with a world body based on the long ago abandoned founding principles of that organization.
22. From what I have read, it would take 15 strikes to slow down
Rivkah   (08.29.11)
Iran's nuclear program and 400 strikes to stop it. Or, a high altitude nuclear explosion or EMP attack that puts out all the fiberoptics in an area. Of course, the vehicles won't run unless they are old or are diesels.
23. To stop Iran, there has to be so much damage that the
Rivkah   (08.29.11)
Iranian people left alive will have to migrate to other countries. That is what Scriptures says will happen to Elam which is Western Iran. A destroying wind will force the people to leave to other nations.
24. #6 No Americans have died defending
Stephen in New York   (08.29.11)
Israel. The invasion of Kuwait under Bush 1 and Iraq under Bush 2 had nothing whatsoever to do with Israel. But you already knew that, you jihadist propagandist.
25. Really. I guess 1 million dead israelis WILL be able to stop
tom ,   tel aviv   (08.29.11)
their program. Just like the imbeciles telling us, that one cannot knock out terror we shall have to die in peace knowing that we have done absolutely nothing of essence to make sure that we... live! Great job brothers.
26. I am sure a single strike was never
DT ,   TA Israel   (08.29.11)
contemplated against Iran. If such happened it would be a proper job and without the US
27. Iran will never change it's mind under
DT ,   TA Israel   (08.29.11)
the present regime. So message to all "experts" : don't be dumb all your life !
28. Dropping neutron bombs on the iranian
jason white ,   afula, israel   (08.29.11)
government, security forces, revolutionary guards, air force bases and missile sites would stop them. We do not need the U.S. We have the best air force in the world, let us use it. If we take out the leadership, then the people can retake their government and their country.
29. Nuces are neded to halt Irans Nuclear program !.
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (08.29.11)
Because of the Chamberlaining Policy, to use Military means only as a last resort to halt Irans Atomic program, which now has gone underground, Nuces will be neded ti take them out. Of cause Israel could do this with one single Strike but, this is not the problem, the Iranian response is. It is the Iranian response, the ability for Iran to respond to such a military strike, which are the problem. Therefore the Iranian ability to respond, must be nullifyed and taken out first, before the Atomic program which is no problem will be adressed. But of cause, the US is the only one that has the kvantitative means, to do this in one single strike. Arn.Sweden.
30. Well, well, so it comes down to the Yanks eh?
Cameron ,   USA   (08.29.11)
As always, without fail, when the problem grows difficult & spooky, everyone comes to pound on Uncle Sam's door for relief. I've even caught Sarah herself grudgingly admitting to the vital need for the Yanks to assume contol of this project when issue came up in past months. I don't rule out this scenario of invasion and regime change (and that's the only real way to really stop this Persian drive for nukes) coming to pass, but if it does it will be played out completely on OUR terms and demands. That will require a heavy commitment of both Israeli resources & manpower. This would be a step far beyond screwing around with fanatics in Lebanon and Gaza. Are you honestly ready for that?
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