Tag Archives: Iran

Israeli Strike on Iran Would Not Be Prudent Because Tehran Is a “Rational Actor” According to the Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs

Chairman of US Joint Chiefs tells CNN an attack wouldn’t accomplish Israel’s long-term goals, says Washington views Tehran as a rational actor, believes it hasn’t decided to make a nuclear weapon. Dempsey: Israeli strike on Iran would not be prudent … Continue reading

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Why Did Russia Vote Against the UN Syrian Resolution? Tartus

The Tartus naval base in Syria is becoming the “key” in the Middle East for coordinating the war efforts of those nations who will be fighting against the United States and Israel. Most people have never heard of this Syrian … Continue reading

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US Navy: Iran’s prepared suicide bomb boats in Gulf

The commander of US naval forces in the region says US navy can prevent Iran from blocking Strait of Hormuz; “They’ve increased the number of submarines, fast attack craft,” Vice Admiral Mark Fox says. MANAMA – Iran has built up its … Continue reading

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Drones, China and an Election Coverup?

See additional comments on Tea Party Nation The story concerning the RQ-170 drone captured by Iran was quickly dropped out of the news cycle in early December. It followed the same fate in our short-lived attention span as the secret … Continue reading

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Day of Mass Action – Was It Important?

MARCH ON MACDILL AFB, Tampa FL, Feb 4, 2012 February 4th, 2012 was the Day of Mass Action. Although the media did not believe this worldwide protest to be newsworthy, should we be paying attention? Five hundred people marched in … Continue reading

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Iran: Nuclear Program, Oil and Cruise Missiles

The two stories below could be seen as political posturing by Iran. Or they could be seen as showing the United States and Europe that sanctions will have no impact on Iran’s nuclear program. I believe the latter case to … Continue reading

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Iran and Hezbollah Working with Mexican Drug Cartels to Smuggle Nuclear Materials into the US

Israel is reporting on an Iranian long-range missile program that would be capable of reaching the United States. A separate report from their Intelligence chief says Iran can make nuclear bomb within a year. This missile program underwent a setback in … Continue reading

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Ahmadinejad to Visit Pakistan

Another example of Iran lining up the chess pieces while the president goes to Michigan today to buy student votes. David DeGerolamo From Iran Daily: A Foreign Ministry official said on Wednesday that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will visit Pakistan in … Continue reading

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Middle East Roundup

Here is a list of stories within the past 24 hours concerning the Middle East: Barak calls on world to stop Iranian nuclear danger Speaking at World Economic Forum in Davos, defense minister calls for tougher sanctions against Islamic Republic; … Continue reading

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Iranian Checkmate? Oil Embargo on the European Union to Be Announced

It appears that the news concerning the demise of Iran Daily was premature: only one day’s suspension for supporting Ahmadinejad over the opposition party. The stories below detail the Iranian response to the implementation of the European Union’s oil embargo. … Continue reading

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Iran Daily Closed for Supporting Ahmadinejad

The English online newspaper from Iran has been closed down. Earlier editions of Iran Daily are still available but the above image is all that is left of the “reformist newspaper”. This action was taken after publishing an article that … Continue reading

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Israel Asks the United Nations to Take Action Against Iran

Israel has asked the United Nations to take action against Iran before they are capable of building a nuclear weapon. There is no question which country would be the first target of an Iranian nuclear attack. Palestinian religious leader Muhammad … Continue reading

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Iran will make the world unsafe for Americans in the shortest possible time

Mohammad Kossari, deputy head of the Iranian parliament’s foreign affairs and national security committee has warned the US not to interfere when Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz. While Russia, China and Iran are playing a game of chess, the … Continue reading

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South Korea Warns US Against Crude Shortage

From the Iran Daily: Kim Jae-shin, [South Korea’s] deputy minister of foreign affairs and trade, underscored that point with US officials, a news pool report said. “Many in South Korea are quite worried that further strengthening sanctions in Iran at … Continue reading

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How Much Longer Will the Dollar Be the World’s Reserve Currency?

Bank holiday was considered by Obama in 2009 The following articles show a progression since late 2010 of countries abandoning the dollar (USD) as the world’s reserve currency. There are multiple reasons why the average American should be concerned: 1. … Continue reading

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