Iran fires missiles into the Gulf

2008-07-10 09:13:57

#1

Major.League.Infidel: Make Love and War; +303|6745|Communist Republic of CA, USA

Iran test-fired more long-range missiles overnight in a second round of exercises meant to show that the country can defend itself against any attack by the U.S. or Israel, state television reported Thursday.
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The weapons have "special capabilities" and included missiles launched from naval ships in the Persian Gulf, along with torpedoes and surface-to-surface missiles, the broadcast said. It did not elaborate.

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The report came hours after Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned Iran that Washington will not back down in the face of threats against Israel.

"We are sending a message to Iran that we will defend American interests and the interests of our allies," Rice said Thursday in Georgia at the close of a three-day Eastern European trip.

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AP Article

Yes, every country can test it's weapons, there's nothing wrong with that. It just starts to get a little wrong when you happen to fire them into the narrowest part of the Gulf, where 40% of the world's oil passes through.

Also
Isreal 'ready to act' over Iran

Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock...

2008-07-10 09:20:07

#2

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|6888|London, England

They're having their own little cold war

..in the desert...

In other words, this shit is going to heat up real fast.

Then again, probably not.

2008-07-10 09:26:52

#3

JahManRed: wank; +646|6894|IRELAND

Heard some Israeli minister say something to the effect lately "we will turn Iran into a radioactive desert. They are not that stupid."*grin*

Suppose when they get their nukes on those missile "we will turn Israel into a radioactive desert. They are not that stupid."*grin*

Hence Mutually Assured Destruction. The USA and USSR proved it works and were/are great advocates of the system.................when it suits them.

2008-07-10 09:29:00

#4

DesertFox-: The very model of a modern major general; +796|6951|United States of America

With this sabre rattling creeping up as the election draws near, I'm really quite worried that neither of the candidates (lets face it, there's only two) fits the bill of what is needed to get out of this rut we're in. IMO Barack has a good plan in which he encourages diplomacy with all countries like Iran, but I disagree with many of his domestic policies. I also several of McCain's plans for America, but am not very confident in his foreign policy way that seems a bit too uncompromising. The U.S. probably could have stopped this as well if they just said "enough" to Israel so that they can't have any attacks without fear of reprisal (and thus, probably will stop aggression) but will may also prevent these countries that aren't too friendly to drop it.

2008-07-10 09:36:17

#5

JahManRed: wank; +646|6894|IRELAND

DesertFox- wrote:
With this sabre rattling creeping up as the election draws near, I'm really quite worried that neither of the candidates (lets face it, there's only two) fits the bill of what is needed to get out of this rut we're in. IMO Barack has a good plan in which he encourages diplomacy with all countries like Iran, but I disagree with many of his domestic policies. I also several of McCain's plans for America, but am not very confident in his foreign policy way that seems a bit too uncompromising. The U.S. probably could have stopped this as well if they just said "enough" to Israel so that they can't have any attacks without fear of reprisal (and thus, probably will stop aggression) but will may also prevent these countries that aren't too friendly to drop it.

Two Party System sucks, I have to say.

Here, the Liberal Democrat party (3rd largest UK party) would provide the policies you seek. The domestic properties of McCain with the foreign policies of Obhama. They usually go down the middle. They wouldn't actually get elected, but would steel enough seats and power from the election to either block the future policies you are concerned about and/or scare the two main parties into 'toning down' there own domestic and foreign policies. That's where UK democracy raises above that of the USA.

2008-07-10 09:39:50

#6

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6867|132 and Bush

Yea yea we hear ya.

The effect on the oil market would be the only reason Americans would care about Iran's war games. Go for it... have a ball.

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2008-07-10 09:42:49

#7

Major.League.Infidel: Make Love and War; +303|6745|Communist Republic of CA, USA

Nuke their soil, steal their oil!

It'd be easier to find looking through the glass...

2008-07-10 09:45:51

#8

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6867|132 and Bush

JahManRed wrote:
DesertFox- wrote:
With this sabre rattling creeping up as the election draws near, I'm really quite worried that neither of the candidates (lets face it, there's only two) fits the bill of what is needed to get out of this rut we're in. IMO Barack has a good plan in which he encourages diplomacy with all countries like Iran, but I disagree with many of his domestic policies. I also several of McCain's plans for America, but am not very confident in his foreign policy way that seems a bit too uncompromising. The U.S. probably could have stopped this as well if they just said "enough" to Israel so that they can't have any attacks without fear of reprisal (and thus, probably will stop aggression) but will may also prevent these countries that aren't too friendly to drop it.
Two Party System sucks, I have to say.

Here, the Liberal Democrat party (3rd largest UK party) would provide the policies you seek. The domestic properties of McCain with the foreign policies of Obhama. They usually go down the middle. They wouldn't actually get elected, but would steel enough seats and power from the election to either block the future policies you are concerned about and/or scare the two main parties into 'toning down' there own domestic and foreign policies. That's where UK democracy raises above that of the USA.

The two parties in the US are not static in their positions. I think the majority of us (reality based thinkers) are leaning toward this type of political philosophy.

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2008-07-10 09:46:51

#9

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|6888|London, England

Major.League.Infidel wrote:
Nuke their soil, steal their oil!

It'd be easier to find looking through the glass...

That sounds like something right out of Colbert

Awesome show tbh.

2008-07-10 10:09:57

#10

13rin: Member; +977|6746

Kmarion wrote:
http://i37.tinypic.com/11wasuq.jpg

Yea yea we hear ya.
http://i34.tinypic.com/21oomjr.jpg

The effect on the oil market would be the only reason Americans would care about Iran's war games. Go for it... have a ball.

http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/0 … ex.html?hp

*you posted the accurate photo. It looks as thought the Iranians had a mis-fire.

Last edited by DBBrinson1 (2008-07-10 10:12:31)

I stood in line for four hours. They better give me a Wal-Mart gift card, or something. - Rodney Booker, Job Fair attendee.

2008-07-10 10:19:31

#11

rammunition: Fully Loaded; +143|6128

All of this started when Israel's deputy PM Shaul Mofaz said last month that striking Iran was "unavoidable". How exactly do you expect Iran to react? Should they be painting bullseyes on the tops of their buildings instead?

When you openly threaten to pre-emptively attack a country, then when they say or do anything in response, you can hardly take that as evidence of ill intentions. America and Israel are the ones with ill intentions.

Also Israel mounts a military exercise which could be a dry run for an attack on iran, and that's o.k.

the U.S mounts military exercises in the area, obviously flexing their muscles at Iran, and thats o.k.

Iran mounts military exercises WITHIN their own borders effectively showing their possible response to the current aggression, and that´s bad.

the level of hypocrisy at the moment beggars belief. and current policy does nothing at all for regional stability

2008-07-10 10:21:20

#12

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6867|132 and Bush

rammunition wrote:
How exactly do you expect Iran to react?

Exactly the way they did... I expect the same out of everyone else.. have a ball.

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2008-07-10 10:52:03

#13

lowing: Banned; +1,662|6918|USA

yer not gunna believe this, but I have no problem with Iran firing missiles........Everyone else does it so they sohuld be allowed as well....This is different as to what will hsppen to them if one of their missiles lands in Israel. If that happens............Allah help Iran

2008-07-10 11:00:29

#14

God Save the Queen: Banned; +628|6610|tropical regions of london

they have as much a right to test their weapons as we do the right to place our forces in international territory

2008-07-10 11:04:42

#15

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6867|132 and Bush

DBBrinson1 wrote:
Kmarion wrote:
http://i37.tinypic.com/11wasuq.jpg

Yea yea we hear ya.
http://i34.tinypic.com/21oomjr.jpg

The effect on the oil market would be the only reason Americans would care about Iran's war games. Go for it... have a ball.
http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/0 … ex.html?hp

*you posted the accurate photo. It looks as thought the Iranians had a mis-fire.

I heard it was a real happy fizzies party.

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2008-07-10 11:47:25

#16

AutralianChainsaw: Member; +65|6465

God Save the Queen wrote:
they have as much a right to test their weapons as we do the right to place our forces in international territory

congrats, one of the first time i see a post of yours who make sense

2008-07-10 11:53:50

#17

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6804|Long Island, New York

AutralianChainsaw wrote:
God Save the Queen wrote:
they have as much a right to test their weapons as we do the right to place our forces in international territory
congrats, one of the first time i see a post of yours who make sense

Yes, of course, as long as it goes with your ridiculous and naive views, it makes sense.

2008-07-10 12:16:17

#18

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6867|132 and Bush

Kmarion wrote:
The effect on the oil market would be the only reason Americans would care about Iran's war games. Go for it... have a ball.

And of course.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080710/ap_ … 4NOh2b.HQA

On Wednesday, prices had seesawed before settling a penny higher at $136.05, ending two days of sharp declines that left prices 6.4 percent below last Thursday's record trading high of $145.85 a barrel.

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2008-07-10 12:33:24

#19

Lotta_Drool: Spit; +350|6450|Ireland

Iran is gay on Islam, thus they are completely peaceful and there is nothing to fear. Unlike those violent catholic bastards in Ireland, remember the crusades? I bet the those warring catholics get drunk and fire bottle rockets toward london all the time.

2008-07-10 12:39:53

#20

AutralianChainsaw: Member; +65|6465

Poseidon wrote:
AutralianChainsaw wrote:
God Save the Queen wrote:
they have as much a right to test their weapons as we do the right to place our forces in international territory
congrats, one of the first time i see a post of yours who make sense
Yes, of course, as long as it goes with your ridiculous and naive views, it makes sense.

If you really think that he said something ridiculous and naive, you need to get out more.

2008-07-10 12:44:29

#21

13rin: Member; +977|6746

Kmarion wrote:
DBBrinson1 wrote:
Kmarion wrote:
http://i37.tinypic.com/11wasuq.jpg

Yea yea we hear ya.
http://i34.tinypic.com/21oomjr.jpg

The effect on the oil market would be the only reason Americans would care about Iran's war games. Go for it... have a ball.
http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/0 … ex.html?hp

*you posted the accurate photo. It looks as thought the Iranians had a mis-fire.
I heard it was a real happy fizzies party.
http://i33.tinypic.com/344cg9x.jpg

That was hilarious. Thank you.

Kinda with the rest here... Iran can shoot off whatever they want, but better it not come down near any US interests.

I stood in line for four hours. They better give me a Wal-Mart gift card, or something. - Rodney Booker, Job Fair attendee.

2008-07-10 12:59:14

#22

AutralianChainsaw: Member; +65|6465

DBBrinson1 wrote:
Kmarion wrote:
DBBrinson1 wrote:

http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/0 … ex.html?hp

*you posted the accurate photo. It looks as thought the Iranians had a mis-fire.
I heard it was a real happy fizzies party.
http://i33.tinypic.com/344cg9x.jpg
That was hilarious. Thank you.

Kinda with the rest here... Iran can shoot off whatever they want, but better it not come down near any US interests.

Is israel a US interest?

2008-07-10 12:59:47

#23

icecold2510: Member; +31|6560

AutralianChainsaw wrote:
DBBrinson1 wrote:
Kmarion wrote:

I heard it was a real happy fizzies party.
http://i33.tinypic.com/344cg9x.jpg
That was hilarious. Thank you.

Kinda with the rest here... Iran can shoot off whatever they want, but better it not come down near any US interests.
Is israel a US interest?

There our ally?

2008-07-10 13:04:54

#24

AutralianChainsaw: Member; +65|6465

icecold2510 wrote:
AutralianChainsaw wrote:
DBBrinson1 wrote:

That was hilarious. Thank you.

Kinda with the rest here... Iran can shoot off whatever they want, but better it not come down near any US interests.
Is israel a US interest?
There our ally?

How are they your ally? Are they helping in Iraq or Afghanistan? I know they cannot send soldiers but at least are they helping by sending money? Or maybe asking for less money?

2008-07-10 13:12:51

#25

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6867|132 and Bush

http://www-tech.mit.edu/V127/N48/fried.html

Xbone Stormsurgezz

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