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Iranians desperate as dark economic clouds gather
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Published: 20.02.12, 10:00
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1. I don't believe so
Castor Troy ,   Los Angeles-USA   (02.20.12)
These stronger sanctions could have worked if they were applied 3 years ago. Now they are to close to the making of a nuclear bomb to be stopped otherwise than with a military strike. It's the only working option. Because, even if their own people will die in scores, the ayatollah's will pursue to the end their murderous nuclear program. Therfeore that cancerous body should be treated with a kind of aerial chemiotherapy, the sooner the better!
2. Ahmadinejad
Tim ,   Brighton   (02.20.12)
What sort of sanity, what sort of responsible leader would be risking ALL with this nuclear brinkmanship? His antics with Chavez prove that he thinks its one big game...and he believes that he can call the worlds bluff - RIGHT TO THE VERY END Whilst the rest of the world is now waking up from its slumber to the nightmarish realisation that unless something in the regime gives IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS - the march to war will be unstoppable Only the severest of sanctions that are FULPROOF will have any chance of success The world knows the gravity of the situation, the Iranians know the gravity of the situation..but Ahmadinejad with his monkey like grin carries on regardless - putting the whole of civilisation at stake...without a care in the world What we need urgenty is China Japan, India Brasil Russia and South Africa to cease trading temporarily with Iran..and estimates are that this could work WITHIN WEEKS - to get Iran back from the brink. These key countries hold a huge burden of responsibility TO ACT NOW More that at any time..the world community needs to get together to act against this tyranny for the sake of all our childrens future
3. Wonder if Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has trouble feeding his family
Haim ,   TA   (02.20.12)
Ummm i dont get it old monkey boy is so concerneda about producing Electricty by nuclear reactors as he claims, yet the average citizen cant afford to put food on their tables, me thinks old monkey boy is telling porky pies.
4. Iran's Obsession with Israel and Middle East domination
Michael ,   Israel   (02.20.12)
Will be their downfall. Ordinary Iranians need to rise up now and overthrow the Mad Mullahs before it is too late.
5. Don't believe any of this propaganda crap!
Jack B. ,   USA   (02.20.12)
Iran is still selling plenty of oil! If anything, it's probably the Iran's government just trying to rile-up the populace for the support needed to start a war with Israel; and, when it does, all self-interest goes out the window, replaced by national pride and loyalty for the collective cause of destroying Israel. It's not going to happen! The only ones I feel sorry for are the Iranian Christians' who do not support the regime, and are surely against the monkey in charge! God Bless, Israel!
6. Ahmadinejad: "Not making a bomb". OK
David ,   Karmiel, Israel   (02.20.12)
So why is he allowing his people to suffer? All he has to do his come clean and allow the IAEA FULL access and their problems will be over. He can't do this because he IS MAKING A NUCLEAR BOMB! The Russians are helping them and Obama wants to "negotiate"! Who knows what was on the ships that docked in Syria? Never mind Israel, what is Obama going to tell the people of the USA when New York glows nuclear green? "Sorry, I just wanted to negotiate with General Dempsey's "rational actor"!
7. No2
Paul   (02.20.12)
You are right Tim but as the world has proven repeatedly, it doesn't really care. otherwise Iran's nuclear facilities would have been compromised by a joint mission of US, Nato and Israel ... But everyone expects Israel to do their dirty work as it is most desperate to resolve this issue. If one would just take a map and look at the differences in size of Israel and the Muslim countries, it becomes crystal clear how dangerous this action would be. How many missals does it take to wipe out Tel Aviv? They won't bomb Jerusalem obviously ... how many can be intercepted? Thats might be the reason why Israel didn't do so yet.
8. pushing Iranians to their limits
Gamal ,   Egypt   (02.20.12)
will not have a good effect on Israelis or Americans
9. Liberate Iran, as soon as possible.
Istvan ,   BUDAPEST HUNGARY   (02.20.12)
10. How to liberate Iran ?
Istvan ,   BUDAPEST HUNGARY   (02.20.12)
Hundreds of thousands left the country since the ayatollahs took power. An exile army is necessary to organize, sent to Tehran, and the regime will collapse within hours.
11. prices will come down in Iran
todd ,   Baltimore   (02.20.12)
It will take them a few months to figure out how to circumvent the sanctions. They'll just start importing more from China and less from Europe. Why didn't these journalists ask the locals if they support Hezbollah and Hamas, and if they think their leaders would be any better for world peace if they had nuclear weapons.
12. No sanctions needed to defeat the Mullahs !
Mark ,   T.a. Israel   (02.20.12)
An attack on electricity power houses will cripple all the country and the angry population will terminate the reign of those Satanic Crazy Suicidal Mullahs !
13. MULLAHS DON'T CARE!
Iranian Jew ,   Los Angeles   (02.21.12)
Iranians have been living under these conditions forever for the past 33 years. You complain there and you will be killed. The same people that are complaining now, were the ones who threw Shah out. Now, they are crying that they want to be saved. Yah right! They will burn anyone's flag who helps them the day after. Democracy is not for everyone. most Iranians believe what the local mullah at the local mosque preaches that day. The people interviewed here are just local people from Tehran. The average Iranian from near by towns are clueless and will do anything the mullahs tell them. Of course the government will also give them a little to keep them happy. People who support the regime are totally different than the ones who don't. The supporters have guns and are willing to kill their enemies. They have huge support from the elements of the regime. Israel have to safe itself. The world will watch again just like they did in WWII.
14. IRANS NUKES
Jim044 ,   USA   (02.21.12)
I'm for attacking Iran & Pakistan with super EMP devises to reduce any killing and put them out of business for a long long time, sooner the better...jf
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