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| Russian deputy FM: Iran not part of 'evil axis' |
| 2003-01-05 |
| Russia believes the branding of Iran as part of an evil axis is unjustified, First Deputy Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Trubnikov said. For the US to reckon Iran among its so-called "axis of evil" does not have a sufficient foundation. On the other hand, Russia sees Iran as an important regional partner, Trubnikov said. "Dont worry. We like you. Say! Is that... cash?" He added: "Tehran not only denounces international terrorism in words but has demonstrated in deed, in particular in Afghanistan, its readiness to participate in the struggle against this global evil." Assuming it suits their purposes... He noted that "the Iranian side immediately denounced the recent hostage-taking by Chechen terrorists in Moscow." While the semiofficial press enthused about the heroism of the Chechens... "Moreover, our experience of cooperation with Iran confirms that this state is able to play a positive role in the settlement of conflict situations, in consolidation of stability and security in the region," Trubnikov said. "They just haven't. But we're sure they could." "Russia is continuing regular political dialogue with Iran, encouraging the constructive participation of Tehran in international and regional affairs with an accent on the fight against terrorism, drug business, disarmament, non-proliferation and export control," he further said. "Mmmm... Looks like butter on that side of the bread..." |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |
| #5 putting on my jihadi hat (oops turban), I'd use this to transport the nuke, hijack a local pleasure boat and let it sail into the harbor. I'd like to think we can track these, but I suspect they can go undetected easily enough. Hmm this thing has missiles right? How big you need to be for anthrax anyway? |
| Posted by: flash91 2003-01-06 10:25:16 |
| #4 'Unlikely'? :) I'd imagine that it would be tracked wherever it went and could be taken out (along with the other two the Iranians have) within hours (minutes?) of the order being given. |
| Posted by: Tony 2003-01-06 00:42:06 |
| #3 The only way a Kilo class attack sub could use a nuke is if they used it like a truck bomb, parked it nearby and blew up the sub and all. There are far better ways to deliver a nuclear bomb especially since its unlikely a crew of raw Iranian submariner recruits could sail silently enough to avoid the US fleet. |
| Posted by: Anonymous 2003-01-05 22:13:59 |
| #2 But then deterrence kicks in. |
| Posted by: Tony 2003-01-05 13:48:10 |
| #1 Here's a little explanation - http://www.defenselink.mil/photos/Jan1997/961223-N-0000O-001.html Imagine one of these babies with a pak or nkor nuke in it sitting off the west coast... |
| Posted by: flash91 2003-01-05 11:19:39 |