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Report: Iran draws up plans to bomb Israel
Associated Press
Published: 19.09.07, 15:31
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1. Hit Iran first!
William Lorraine ,   Los Angeles, USA   (09.19.07)
The US must hit Iran hard and fast! No boots on the ground, nation building, democracy...Use our air and sea power to take out their military, destroy their economy and send to allah as many mullahs as possible. Let their moon god and 12th imman rebuild their country if they still want more jihad.
2. Iran Threat
Sherabi, Holon   (09.19.07)
oooooooohh, Im soooo scaaaaared of the monkey man..... Does this Tem-bel think he will have an airforce to attack us with after we have visitied them? Ah ha bal
3. Solution for Israel...
(09.19.07)
Just don't bomb Iran and they won't bomb you!
4. Now It Begins
David ,   Marietta USA   (09.19.07)
"If it 'tis to be done, 'tis best be done quickly" Hamlet
5. What do Israeli Arabs think of that?
(09.19.07)
Many more of them will die than Jews in any such situation. Ahmadinejad may soothe his twisted mind by calling them 'maryrs,' but is that what THEY really want?
6. bomb them so they cant bomb back
ami ,   israel   (09.19.07)
7. You can only strike back if you still have a head left
Joseph P. ,   Jerusalem   (09.19.07)
after Israel's bomb.
8. Put your money where your mouth is monkey boy!
Yonatan ,   USA   (09.19.07)
9. Bomb Israel with what? Their Johnson era planes?
Allan ,   US   (09.19.07)
10. What absolute blustering nonsense
Rob ,   UK   (09.19.07)
Firstly, we have the arrogant attitude problem. "We'll attack Israel if the USA attacks us." What sort of logic is that? Shouldn't your initial priority be the country that *actually* attacked you? They're literally dying for an excuse to launch their little chemical jihad rockets at Tel-Aviv and any excuse will do. Secondly, their "air force" and I use the term "air force" extremely loosely, would be shot down before it even reached Israeli airspace. They need capable, eqivalent fighter jets to the modified and upgraded Israel F-15/F-16s, and skilled pilots to operate them. Iran has neither. Lastly, the recent IAF mission in Syria proves that Iran's Russian air defence systems were a waste of money.
11. Iran has already attacked about every country
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (09.19.07)
thye possibly could. Through terrorism, the war last summer. They supplied the weapons to their crony worshippers of the Devil!
12. funny
(09.19.07)
funny how iran says that IF USA ATTACKS, THEY'LL BOMB ISRAEL. maybe they should attack the usa instead? why israel? they can't handle the usa alone? they have to retaliate aginst a country in their range???? same as iraq scuds on tel aviv when the usa attacked iraq. amazing that the usa wars have to be fought on our land. just an excuse by arabs and persians to hurt israel.....that is if they are even capableof it. arabs and persians have a big mouth and always scream the mother of all battles. well, we saw what the promise of the mother of all battles did to sadaam husein and his country. so, i suggest iran refrain from empty promises becaue the iaf is 100% capable to deflect any missile coming its way and to answer in kind. ie, obliterate iranian airforce and nuclear sites.
13. FIRST WE FIND A MAP WITH ISRAEL ON IT...
stude ham   (09.19.07)
14. EXPECTED REACTION
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (09.19.07)
If anyone is under misapprehension about Iran's capabilities to retaliate and retaliate hard,well,you have read the statement in the article.I am sure DR will have reservations,of course,but that is understood.
15. bomb back?
thefacts   (09.19.07)
How are they going to bomb back when their jets never leave the ground? Maybe monkey man should read this six day war history. Oh, the book he has says Israel lost. Never mind.
16. Same Scenario
Alex ,   CA   (09.19.07)
It reminds me with pre Iraq war. Israel, AIPAC and Christian Zionist push for Iraq war for questionable WMD, and the result is 1M Iraqi died and 3 M fled the country, more than 3 thousand US soldiers died and sectarian war. It is the same as before, questionable Iranian program that may end with having Nuclear bomb, and Again Israel, AIPAC and christian zionist push for another war with Iran. The end result of these wars; 1.More hatred to USA and more American youths send for death, 2.Rise in the oil price 3.Possible 3rd world war By no means this war is a big loss to USA from all aspects, and to the region and world economy. My question those who push for war, like Christian Zionist, AIPAC, are they Israeli more than American so they prefer Israel interest over American interest when there is conflict between the 2 interest. Please if you want to argue with my statement, go and read ( The Israeli Lobby and American foreign policy) it has all the answers.
17. If Israel hits 1st, Iran won't have any bombs left
ka-boom! ,   usa   (09.19.07)
to bomb them back; or an army, for that matter.
18. Fanatics' Attack Plan
Brod ,   USA   (09.19.07)
The Ayatollahist fanatics have already been attacking Israel through their frontline tentacles-Hezbollah and Hamas. They are also feverishly constructing their nukes with the goal of annihilating Israel. Israel should not wait idly by for more attacks from Iran and their Mushroom Cloud.
19. Everybody has "plans". The question is...
Persian CAT   (09.19.07)
whether cool heads prevail and an unnecessary bloody war between two countries, Iran and Israel, that have no territorial, political nor economic conflicts is avoided. Israel has to realize once and for all that it is NOT the top dog that it ASSUMED it was any more. Israel must take up the path to resolve brutal occupation and apartheid regime in the Middle East. That's the only way.
20. YOUR CONFIDENCE SOUNDS HOLLOW #7
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (09.19.07)
Absolutely correct, depending on whose head you are talking about.
21. They Are Beginning To Feel Vulnerable.
Terry ,   Eilat, Israel   (09.19.07)
That's what all the attempted intimidation & threats are all about. It has dawned on them that very serious consideration is being given to military action against them. I would imagine that the decision has already been made & the process is under way, awaiting the proper diplomatic preparation - building a case, so to speak. Even if no final decision has been made, the plans are ready, awaiting implementation. No matter what the Americans decide, we are involved. If they attack Iran, we will be attacked. If they don't, then Iran will attack us anyway, sooner or later. We should let it be known, through diplomatic channels as well as through leaked reports to the press, that intimidation & threats do not impress us but that we are prepared to take any necessary action in our defense, including the right of a massive preemptive strike using any & all means at our disposal. No one seems to question the bizarre idea expressed by the Iranians that if they are attacked by America, they will attack Israel, a third country. Everyone seems to accept this as normal. This is a window into the thinking of the Iranian regime - and an indication of their true intentions. And their intention is to destroy us, sooner or later. The Iranian regime has succumbed to the usual megalomania of ideologically motivated crazed dictators. They are trying to persuade themselves that they are all-powerful, just like Hitler, Stalin, & Chairman Mao. But Iran is not Germany, nor the Soviet Union, nor China. It is a third-world basket-case held afloat by oil money. While dangerous nonetheless, it can be dealt with. And in the back of their crazed minds, they know it.
22. #7. Would you like to try your hypothesis?
Persian CAT   (09.19.07)
Are you telling your family and friends, don't worry they won't have a head left if Israel attacks first?!
23. First of all, all non-Israeli commentators...
Jonas ,   SAD   (09.19.07)
PISS OFF. It is very easy to war-monger with OTHER nations, eh? I say, if you have the guts, drop your cocks and take your guns - and go, defend Israel! Specially the American Jews who seems VERY Jewish over the Internet, but aliah figures from that country are a shame! Second, I really do not see what's the "Yeah, you keep them comming!"-Duke-Nukem attitude her is for. You think that USA will strike on ALL Iranian facilities and they will not have chance to retaliate? If I remember correctly, on FIRST gulf war, there WERE Scuds raining down on Tel Aviv. And comparing the Iranian artilery and size of country with Iraq'a - well, its BAD. To any person with a shread of common sense it is clear that, to prevent a Shahab strike on Israel, USA should not be alone. For USA's tactic is always the same: first secure the air dominacy (eliminate anti-air resources and facilities) and THEN strike on targets. By the time Iranian anti-air resources will be down, there will be couple of hundred Shahabs flying to Tel Aviv, Eilat, Beer Sheva etc. So, let's not start to bow to god of war here, shall we?
24. #23, learn how to spell
thefacts   (09.19.07)
"specially" is not a word. Get a dictionary, man.
25. #16 (Alex)
Fadi ,   Syria   (09.19.07)
Well said ,I was afraid that no wise men left to say the truth as you did
26. #21 what? you are no realistic,you are dreaming.......
Jam   (09.19.07)
You are too optimistic, my friend
27. to N°9
david ,   paris   (09.19.07)
if you think that Irans wartoys are worthless think again. i fear the worst http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/78/Shafaq.jpg shalom!
28. Is this a joke?
Danny   (09.19.07)
Iran's airforce can barely keep it's planes in the air. 3 out of 5 Shehab3 missile tests failed. Their pilots haven't flown a combat mission in nearly 20 years and were an utter failure during the Iran-Iraq war. If they couldn't bomb their neighbour when their equipment was only just out of date why should take as credible the threat to bomb Israel with the same aircraft 20 years later? Everyone knows what will happen, they will activate their puppets in Gaza and Lebanon.
29. #23, yeah dream on
Danny   (09.19.07)
Yes the Iraqis launched scuds in the first gulf war and whilst they weren't pleasant they had zero effect on the end result. The Shehabs have been very eratic in tests and that is under optimal conditions. I doubt Iran could target Israel let alone cities in Israel. Certainly their "bombers" wouldn't even get close to Israel. This a joke threat. As for US tactics it would take literally no time to "establish" air dominacy over Iran, they have it today and even assuming the Iranians can rain down a few shehabs I'll take that rather than a nuke.
30. #1. You are very clever sitting in USA, but we will be fired
Beki ,   israel   (09.19.07)
here in Israel, not you. There is no sense to hit the first in spite of their replics.
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