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2007-05-19 Iraq

'Welcome to Tehran' - how Iran took control of Basra

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Posted by Steve White 2007-05-19 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 When we allowed Iraq politics to include Islamofascist parties, we signalled indulgence of a wide range of activities by same. Iran took the message. However, as an occupying force with objectives of stopping terrorists, there is nothing preventing us from attacking groups represented in the Iraq Parliament.

Posted by Sneaze 2007-05-19 01:43|| 2007-05-19 01:43|| Front Page Top

#2 I think the words "Basra" and "control" cannot be used together in the normal sense. I've got grave doubts about the Brits' approach down there, but if the larger Iraq enterprise gets on track economics and nationalism will make any form of "control" unlikely for Tehran (if the management there hasn't changed by then).

Posted by Verlaine 2007-05-19 03:43|| 2007-05-19 03:43|| Front Page Top

#3 Please tell me that the Guardian didn't just figure this out.

Posted by Mike N. 2007-05-19 07:36|| 2007-05-19 07:36|| Front Page Top

#4 The "old news" category. News types do seem a little slow.

Posted by JohnQC 2007-05-19 08:46|| 2007-05-19 08:46|| Front Page Top

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