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Iran: We can attack US targets worldwide
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Published: 08.02.12, 17:58
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1. Bring it on!
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (02.08.12)
As an American -born in America- I repeat the above for emphasis.
2. Iran
Steve RSA ,   JHB South Africa   (02.08.12)
If the could have they would have.
3. "'Iran Would Never Strike First'"
Bill Foonman ,   Jacksonville, USA   (02.08.12)
And I suppose that The Supreme Liar stands by his biggest lie that Iran's nuclear program is for medical and energy purposes only. Fortunately, most of the world is aware that the Iranian leaders are born liars.
4. It's not America that Iran has to worry about.
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (02.08.12)
The only thing Obama will lift his finger for is to scratch his behind.
5. Arrogant monkeyface has delcared more than once that he will
Bunnie Meyer ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (02.08.12)
destroy the "great satan" the US, and will wipe Israel off the face of the earth so he has declared war on two countries while building nuclear weapons. A first strike by the US and Israel is a defensive tactic against a country that HAS declared war.
6. Military response only as a last resort ?
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (02.08.12)
Now we can se what kind of Idiocy and Foolishness such an opinnion is. Iran is not strong enuff to Strike First, if they where they would. The Iranian danger is mounting by the day. Arn.Sweden.
7. No 3
Ken ,   Burma at Peace   (02.08.12)
Look back at Iran and Israeli history, who has a habbit of striking first?
8. 1
maastricht holland   (02.08.12)
iran needs to get some kick ass dam those dictators
9. BUFOON MAN
Holy Warrior ,   London   (02.08.12)
How stupid are you? Israeli leaders rape, steal and lie to the judge about it.. cast you small mind back to 2003, the lies people like you fed to the world about iraq.. I really hope israel attacks Iran because the counterstrike would devestate the stolen land and return it to its rightful owners.
10. BLUSTER BOMBS
Dan ,   Florida   (02.08.12)
All Ahmadinejad has is Bluster & B.S. bombs. Perhaps his plan is to overwhelm us with the stink from what comes from his neither regions. There is no doubt that through its surrogates Hamas, Hezbollah or even Al Qaeda Iran can cause damage in some countries. We all need to remain more vigilant. However if we wait for Iran to build a nuke, the entire world will erupt in flames while the idiots in Tehran look for their hidden Imam. In my mind Iran has already passed a red line and ALL of the Mad Mullahs and Ahmadinejad must be decapitated from Government and Iran returned to secular democratic rule.
11. Unwise words
Ian ,   Newcastle upon Tyne   (02.08.12)
In Britain,the way that the police disable a terrorist's hands is by shooting him in the head. The Iran regime leaders had better bear that in mind before they issue threats to the USA. THREE CHEERS FOR ISRAEL!!!
12. advise to the bearded fools
Arctodus Simus ,   Fort Yukon-Alaska   (02.08.12)
We should remembe r the mongrels in Tehran, that under the current US military doctrine, modified after the 911, a nation guilty of terrorist attacks on US targets can be answered by nuclear fire. To be clear, you can be wipe out guys !
13. #9 Holy Warrior
Albrecht Klein ,   Germany   (02.08.12)
When has there been an Arab state or nation called "Palestine" in the Middle East? Come on, I am sure you can answer this simple question.
14. @ 9
Sheik rattle & roll ,   USA   (02.08.12)
Most like you are some idiotic tacky packy living in London as a wanna be jihadist. Iran is the root cause of all evil in the Middle East. A few days ago the HDHIC that is the acronym for the Head Diaper Head in Charge finally admitted that Iran was funding Hamas and Hezbollah, 2 world recognized terrorist organizations that wouldn't hesitate to blow me and you up on a bus if the order was given, even though we are civilians. So please stop your babbling about Israel and look at the big picture, which is would Gaza and the West Bank be in the situation they are in today if there where no suicide bombings and Iranian funded missile strikes against Israeli targets.
15. Holy Whatever # 9
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (02.08.12)
I'm sure glad your in London. We have enough nut jobs here already. If the Jews were not living on the land that belongs to them that land would be devestated anyway because the Arabs don't seem capable of improving anything. You Arabs have an inferiority complex because the Jews are a capable people that can do things that you can't, such as taking worthless land and making something good of it. Eat your heart out warrior because the land isn't yours and never will be.
16. they would never had dared
JL   (02.08.12)
to speak this way when bush or reagan were presidents...they know obama will really not do much...and if he does...it will be too little too late...half hearted...leading from behind..
17. #7, when has Israel struck first?
Danny   (02.08.12)
18. Are they hinting Proxy Terrorist reprisals
C-Low ,   US   (02.08.12)
Yes they are and Yes that is their main weapon. The "Islamist Cruise Missile" terrorist suicide bombers. The problem is this is not why we should fear a preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear capability but instead is exactly why WE MUST PREVENT an Iranian nuclear capability. No missile shield or military will protect the west once Iran can reach the 50's tech of a miniaturized nuclear weapon. Our only protection then will be our ability to utterly genocide the entire Iranian state within the 1hour flight time of our ICBMS. That is a sick thought and one we should do and accept the cost/risk to avoid. Iran will use that nuclear weapon to cover their terrorist support. It will be only a matter of time we will be forced to choose to surrender accept the terrorism cost or see above.
19. THEORATICAL VALOUR............#1
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (02.08.12)
Of Sarah,as usual.We are well into sixth summer with your usual monotony of being able to do this and that....................................how come you have hardly got anything so far?
20. Dear Readers
MG ,   NJ, USA   (02.08.12)
I would remind the dear readers on both sides of this issue, that :mighty" Iran fought a 10 year war with Iraq; which was basically a draw. In a conventional military sense, the US defeated Iraq in about 3 days on two different occasions. Our big mistake was occupying Iraq. We will not make that mistake again. Using ship and sub launched cruise missles, stealth aircraft, naval bombardment, etc. the USA can reduce Iran to a smoking rubble pile in a couple of days. Sure, they may get a few missles off to Israel or the Saudi oil fields (similar to what Saddam did), but the results will basically be the same. The USA will destroy the modern civilization of Iran in a couple of days. I wonder if this is what the Iranian middle class, the intellectuals, the business prople, etc. had in mind when the voted for this lunatic government --- oh wait, they did not really vote for their government...
21. go ahead make my day!
Tina ,   USA   (02.08.12)
sure iran can attack US targets but if you know whats good for you, you won't! the US would crush you like the bugs you are. you only talking like that because you know Russia is your big brother. but we've taken on russia before. you want to start WW3 go ahead Iran will be one big burnt spot on the map!
22. We will remember Iran fondly because of the chess-game!
tom ,   tel aviv   (02.08.12)
23. Iran is tempting fate
zionist forever   (02.08.12)
If the US has any doubts about attacking Iran then making statements like attacking US targets globally then he won't scare off Obama it will just make him realize that the Iranian threat can't be ignored because one day they might shoot off a missile that lands in the White House lawn. Just wait till after the November elections monkey man and Obama will start acting presidential for the first time and he will order an attack. Stealth bombers to destroy the missile sites before Iran knows whats happened. Tomahawk missiles & F18s destroying nuclear sites and any other target Obama orders destroyed. It would be an explosive christmas for Iran.
24. just try it !!!
Tina ,   USA   (02.08.12)
the only reason they think they can attack US targets is because the Russians are backing them. because russia needs Irans oil. but nothing will stop the US if they attack anything that we have. we will crush you like the bugs you are! and Iran will be a burnt spot on the map!
25. israel for sure cannot take on iran by themselves
christianpalestinian ,   nyc   (02.08.12)
26. #1 - Never hope for war. War is a necessary evil, but never
Henry from New York ,   USA   (02.08.12)
hope for it. To do so is foolish as it will mean a great loss of potential. (Who knows whether that private - not anyone in particular - who was just killed could have gone on to be a great writer or President?) So never hope that we will go to war.
27. #12 - As a man who wears a beard, I resent that, good sir!:p
Henry from New York ,   USA   (02.08.12)
28. Modern world war doctrine should change
Oleg ,   USA   (02.08.12)
Do not invade, just strike, getting rid of their communications, ifrastrucute, army bases, nuclear facilities, government structures. That would be enough for this regime to disappear forever.
29. #9 - What of the Palestinians who would be wiped out?
Henry from New York ,   USA   (02.08.12)
It's not like nukes can pick out who's a Jew and who isn't. If you wish for death on such a massive scale, I think you need to reflect on the kind of person you are, I really mean that.
30. #1
Tomek ,   Poland   (02.08.12)
Bring it on! Ironically, the very same words were uttered by the previous American president. He was not the sharpest tool in the shed, but even he eventually acknowledged that these words were a mistake. So there is hope for you, Sarah.
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