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Ahmadinejad Marks Army Day With New Threats
2006-04-18
Tehran, 18 April (AKI) - Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has reiterated his country's intention to press ahead with its nuclear programme, warning that "the strong army of Iran will cut off the hands of every aggressor and will humiliate the enemy." In a speech at a parade to mark Iran's Army Day, the president vowed that "Iran poses no threat to any country but will strike its enemies like a meteor." The comments come as tension between Iran and the international community escalated over TeheranÂ’s refusal to stop enriching uranium. The presidentÂ’s speech and the impressive military parade were broadcast live on state-run television. Missiles, bombs, tanks and torpedoes were paraded on trucks in central Tehran.

"Today, you are among the world’s most powerful armies because you depend on God," Ahmadinejad told the parade. “Iran’s enemies know your courage, faith and commitment to Islam and the land of Iran has created a powerful army that can powerfully defend the political borders and the integrity of the Iranian nation and cut the hand of any aggressor and place the sign of disgrace on their forehead,” Ahmadinejad said.

The latest belligerent remarks from Iran's leader come ahead of talks scheduled late Tuesday in Moscow to seek a solution to the nuclear stand off between Tehran and the West. Diplomats from six countries - Russia, the United States, China, Germany, France and Britain - are due to meet over dinner Tuesday to discuss Iran.
How very 19th century
The first course will be a Belgian waffle with Pepto-Bismol reduction...
During recent exercises in the Persian Gulf, Iran test-fired what it called a secret missile, an “ultra-horizon” weapon that could be fired from military helicopters and jet fighters.
Posted by:Steve

#13  Liberalhawk:

"who had not received salaries in 13 months..."

I think you have identified a key point behind Ahm_an_Idjit's rantings (probably not a properly respectful term to use on this site.) The classic response to internal problems is to identify/create an external threat so the people's attention can be diverted from failings of the powers in charge. I suspect similar problems in China will soon lead to escalating threats against Taiwan.
Posted by: Glenmore   2006-04-18 18:28  

#12  "Ultra-horizon" is probably a mistranslation, intended meaning probably "over-the-horizon".
Posted by: HV   2006-04-18 17:28  

#11  Ima hear Operation ScareCrow has finally produced an Over the Rainbow radar. RubyTealSlippers is still in development.
Posted by: 6   2006-04-18 15:48  

#10  Ahmadinejad Marks Army Day With New SECRETE SUPERLATIVES

whOamp there it iS!
Posted by: RD   2006-04-18 15:09  

#9  the bus transit workers went on strike and the MM's thugs arrested a bunch, including the "union" leaders (actually, IIRC the union is prohibited, prolly some hadith or fatwa), but the tensions are simmering. A long hot summer with power outages, shortages, a crashing stock market might make a huge crackdown ineveitable. THEN the decapitation airstrikes and attacks on MM assets could win hearts/minds
Posted by: Frank G   2006-04-18 14:32  

#8  They wont be able to stand economic sanctions
more news from Iran:

From regimechangeIran

"For the second time in a week protesting workers from 4 textile factories who had not received salaries in 13 months blocked the transit road between the cities of Kashan and Bandar Abbass. READ MORE

The regime-run news agency, ILNA's workers reporter, before the Norouz holidays the workers had threatened that if the issue of their back pay is not resolved, they will not allow for work to start up again in the new year, 1385*. In view of the lack of resolution to this issue, on April 3rd, the workers gathered inside their respective factories and refused to work.

As a result of the ongoing negligence of the factory management therefore, the workers of the 4 factories gathered on Sunday, April 9th and blocked the transit road; after a couple of hours however the regime's security and disciplinary forces intimidated the workers into disbanding.

The ILNA report also states that the workers representatives were to meet with the factories management groups on Tuesday, April 11th, however the management of neither factory was willing to meet with groups of workers. The workers therefore blocked the same transit road again on Tuesday."


Posted by: liberalhawk   2006-04-18 14:16  

#7  Even their boasts have to be in the SUPERLATIVES for the loutish islamo street mob mentality is part and parcel of their Creed's culture.
Posted by: Duh!   2006-04-18 13:35  

#6  Just what the Fuck is an “ultra-horizon” weapon? This sounds as laughable as that green lawn mower powered flying contraption they wheeled out the other week, or as dumb as thier non existant super stealthy scud, rofl or their nuke program actually being completed, or even the speedboats of doom. What ever next eh - im betting it'll be something equally stupid
Posted by: ShepUK   2006-04-18 12:54  

#5  So you won't be staying for my milk of magnesia egg creams?

;-p

Posted by: Seafarious   2006-04-18 11:05  

#4  A Pepto-bismol reduction? You could be shot for the colour alone, Seafarious! The very thought of carmelized Pepto is nausea-making -- ick!
Posted by: trailing wife   2006-04-18 10:51  

#3  A little Lebensraum for the mullahs...is it too much to ask?
Posted by: Seafarious   2006-04-18 09:31  

#2   Diplomats from six countries ...are due to meet over dinner Tuesday to discuss Iran.

Have we tried offering them the Sudentenland? Or maybe the entire country formerly known as Czechoslovakia? We could have Peace in Our Time!
Posted by: SteveS   2006-04-18 09:15  

#1  His spews in threats come faster than any UN resolutions ever had. He should be taken for his words and held responsible for the consequences. That's the only way to deal with islamo-bullies. Start with say, the US asking for a full apology for being called "The Great Satan" and the hostage 444 days in torment from the evil Ayatollah Calumny.
Posted by: Duh!   2006-04-18 09:14  

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