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US said to mull 'surgical strike' on Iran
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 09.10.12, 07:10
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1. Oh Phuleez!!The only way obaama will do this is if he thinks
it will get him re ,   elected.   (10.09.12)
2. No promise from current administration can
Arthur ,   SF, CA   (10.09.12)
be trusted. Priority number one: get the shyster out of white house
3. What a bunch of idiots...
X   (10.09.12)
Trying to lift sagging Jewish morale?
4. Israel will not attack Iran, no matter who says what.
Miron ,   USA   (10.09.12)
What part of it you do not understand?
5. Key is Israeli Paratroopers
Mark ben Josef ,   USA   (10.09.12)
The key is the follow-on Israeli paratroopers who will go underground and secure the Fordow facility and erect lead liners to prevent radiation leaks.
6. Rothkopf is another "delusional expert "
DT ,   TA Israel   (10.09.12)
7. Trust Romney to help Israel, NEVER muzlum obumma.
Bunnie Meyer ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (10.09.12)
8. Before or after elections? Another notch for Obama?
barbara ,   Haifa Israel   (10.09.12)
9. Any expert that doesn't take into account the use of ...
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (10.09.12)
nuclear weapons is no expert.
10. Tell Iranians stop today or we nuke
Moses Mafora ,   Johannesburg   (10.09.12)
u, they will stop and the rest of the Arab world will shiver. If they don't stop drop little Charlie on their head and thats it, how did America stopped the Japanese. Don't worry about the consequences will deal with it at that time.
11. #10 You are a hypocrite.....
Robert ,   Australia   (10.09.12)
.....par excellence. Iran is not at war and they haven't attacked anyone. There is absolutely no comparison to Japan. You should be ashamed of yourself and so should all the other warmongers here (you know who you are).
12. Nice fantasy, #5
Cameron ,   USA   (10.09.12)
Israelis are just too spooked in matters of ground operations and potential casualties after Lebanon. At best, they'll stick to jets to assist US air bombing operations.
13. Don't believe this.
(10.09.12)
The US has absolutely no intention of attacking Iran, at least not under this current Administration. This latest spin is to try and neutralize Romney ahead of the next debate which will focus on foreign policy.
14. There is no Tool of Diplomacy !.
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (10.09.12)
Even though nr 9 is right, this will not help either. Only Action will help. Arn.Sweden.
15. #10, Okay fine let them have a bomb and see if they
(10.09.12)
will wait for war or they will wipe Israel from the earth as they promised.
16. Just do it!
big bad Jew ,   United States   (10.09.12)
Nothing like a little fireworks to brighten up the night. No one but Iran has deserved this for they are sponsoring deaths, period. Deaths of Muslims, Christians, Jews, all in hopes of establishing a 'new world order', one dictated by Iran's mad mullah's who have zero military training or experience. Should be rather interesting to see what remains of Iran if a strike is ordered on Iran. Whether obama or Romney, Iran will be attacked.
17. VOTE ROMNEY!!!
big bad Jew ,   United States   (10.09.12)
America's new savior, Romney. obama's proved what a total disaster he is in everything he touches.
18. Foolish idea
sheik rattle & roll ,   USA   (10.09.12)
Enough of this warmongering crap. America doesn't need this war. The Iranians will never ever overtly attack the US military because they know they would be opening a can of kick ass in which it will take years if not decades to recover from. They also know that attacking Israel will be suicide. If anybody believe the crap coming out of Jerusalem, Washington and Tehran is foolish. The world doesn't need this war.
19. Joke
Robert ,   New Jersey, USA   (10.09.12)
Let me amplify on this statement: "International relations expert says US, Israel 'zeroing in' on military options; credible threat of pinpoint strike may seem to prove to be a useful diplomatic tool if Obama is losing big time in the polls and depending on the definition of "may" and considering how Iran reacts, and if, and when, and how, and why Obama can do it leading from behind and only if he can blame Bush or Romney if the mission fails."
20. I remember
Tim ,   Birmingham, AL USA   (10.09.12)
I remember Desert Shield and the carpet bombing of Iraq. We had a rare President who gave simple orders to his top General Schwarzkopf who ran an effective campaign in "The Mother of All Wars". He erred by stopping his assault without killing or capturing that snake Hussein so we had to do it again. I hate to see this happen under Obummer because he won't give simple orders. He will try to manage every battle and just make a mess. We will have to fight this war soon however. There is no choice. They will come for Israel when they feel ready and we cannot allow that to happen. G-d bless and protect Israel.
21. It may be also....it may be also.....etc....
Nora Tel Aviv   (10.09.12)
Enough is enough.Your "it ay be aso" is sickening. It means that you say..... nooothing.
22. Sheik # 18
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (10.09.12)
And it has been stated by Irans leader that if all Iran were to burn it would be ok if it advances Islam. They are quite willing to cut their noses off to spite their faces. You are right that we don't need a war but if we just sit on our hands we are only going to end up with a worse one in the long run.
23. #10 Moses
Mark ,   UK   (10.09.12)
As you say "deal with the consequences at the time". You from S.A, a country with an ignorant past and a possible great future. So much wisdom and compassion has come through and yet you speak as if you dont have a cooking clue of the road ahead with what you are saying. You need to look at your heart , its dark . How easy it is for people to comment encouraging the loss of life, jewish, muslim, christian etc and they justify it by saying exactly what the media or politicians give as a reason.
24. #18
Justin ,   USA   (10.09.12)
I agree with you, we dont need to lose any life over anyones agenda. Iran will not attack Israel because they would suffer the same. No matter what Irans leader has said, the majority are good muslims and cutting their nose to spite their face is not good practice. Natanyahu might have his own agenda and he will appeal to the minority but the majority of jews dont want a war.
25. #11 Robert -You''re blind, dumb & lying
BEN JABO (MACHAL) ,   ISRAEL   (10.09.12)
Iran has her her vassals, Gaza &^ Hezbollah doing its dirty work, supplying them with the wherewithal to do the attacking, being an accessory before, during and after the acts of terror I love when you write, you're so damn stupid it's laughabe
26. WHY DO JEWS LOVE TO CALL EACH OTHER STUPID?
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27. As usually, "israeli-firster" will fight to the last America
Army Vet   (10.09.12)
Bunch of hasbara to influence American policy.
28. #11 grow up
uuhm ,   uk   (10.09.12)
I dont endorse nuking Iran, but Iran is at war and they have attacked many, anyone who says otherwise is dishonest or delusional. Your right about there being no comparison between japan/America and Iran/Israel though......Japan didnt have an advanced nuclear programme and missiles capable of hitting America. Furthermore Japan whilst seeking an imperial hegemony over a significant chunk of the world had never openly disscussed the physical eradication of America. I'm ashamed too Robert, as a person who shares the good fortune of education and free expression residence in the west affords us, I am ashamed of what you and your ilk do with it.
29. #25 If you thought my posts were.....
Robert ,   Australia   (10.09.12)
......laughable you wouldn't find it necessary to refute them. By doing so you look like a jerk.
30. Surgical Strike? Why?
(10.09.12)
Just Bomb The Crap Out Of These Terrorists, Collateral Damage? The regime Lives Like Kings, and the people are eatting dog food!!!! Put Them All Out Of Their MISERY!!!!
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