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| CIA head: Jerusalem knows not to attack Iran - but does Bibi? |
| 2009-05-20 |
| CIA director Leon Panetta on Wednesday said that Jerusalem knew it needed to coordinate its strategy on Iran with other nations and was aware of the fact that launching an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities would mean "big trouble." Acknowledging that he had recently traveled to Israel in order to meet Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and warn him against striking Iran, the CIA chief told Global Viewpoint that he "felt assured" Israel would not break ranks with Washington's strategy. "Yes," he said, "the Israelis are obviously concerned about Iran and focused on it. But [Netanyahu] understands that if Israel goes it alone, it will mean big trouble. He knows that for the sake of Israeli security, they have to work together with others." Panetta said that the threat posed by Iran "has our full attention," asserting that despite the Obama administration's strategic decision to engage Teheran diplomatically, "no one is naïve about the challenges." Panetta reiterated a 2007 National Intelligence Estimate which assessed that Iran had halted its active nuclear weaponization program in 2003, but warned that, "at a minimum" the Islamic republic was "keeping open the option to develop deliverable nuclear weapons" and "continues to develop uranium enrichment technology and nuclear-capable ballistic missiles." But beyond the immediate Iranian threat, the CIA chief cautioned, "there is also a real risk that if Iran goes nuclear, other countries in the region will be tempted to follow suit. "The last thing we need in the Middle East is a nuclear arms race," he said. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #11 Once Barry has boinked it for the dems and a republican comeback is realized in 2010 and possibly 2012, I can easily see this becoming Alamo America. Mooslims take over the UK and the Euros. The ANC and the communists take Africa....we end up being the only island of freedom and democracy left standing. 8.4 on Afriakner Kook Scale. Try Harder, you're still 2nd. No wait... you're a US citizen with Afrikaner background knowing every damn BUZZZZ word connected to the military and sekret stuff. HINT HINT... NOD NOD jeebus. Align your damn story and your history or GTFO. Racist PigFucker. Try to decide if you're an ex-Pat Afrianer or... Deep Cover CIA A retired DOD contractor A run of the mill Georgian shit-kicker Or an ex-SPOOK! Knowing all the good spots around Field 9! Meh. Beg for your pension mighty mouse. |
| Posted by: .5MT 2009-05-20 21:13 |
| #10 Don't forget Australia, Besoeker, |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2009-05-20 20:28 |
| #9 >>Once Barry has boinked it for the dems and a republican comeback is realized in 2010 and possibly 2012, I can easily see this becoming Alamo America. Mooslims take over the UK and the Euros. The ANC and the communists take Africa....we end up being the only island of freedom and democracy left standing. >>Posted by Besoeker WOLVERINES! |
| Posted by: Mizzou Mafia 2009-05-20 19:53 |
| #8 ISRAELI/PAKISTANI DEFENCE FORUM > EL BARADEI WARNS OF NEW NUCLEAR AGE [25-30 NEW NUCLEAR STATES includ many NUKE-ARMED]. |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2009-05-20 19:23 |
| #7 Our European Rantburgers really need to start making plans to emigrate.... Posted by Barbara Skolaut Once Barry has boinked it for the dems and a republican comeback is realized in 2010 and possibly 2012, I can easily see this becoming Alamo America. Mooslims take over the UK and the Euros. The ANC and the communists take Africa....we end up being the only island of freedom and democracy left standing. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2009-05-20 18:57 |
| #6 Both, Parabellum - just like his boss and the rest of the wankers up there. "US government officials are confirming Iran just successfully test-fired a ... nuclear capable missile ... capable of reaching Israel and Europe" What's that warm feeling in the area of my heart cockles, Danielle? Think they won't shoot at you 'cause you're such Our European Rantburgers really need to start making plans to emigrate.... |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2009-05-20 17:46 |
| #5 Just another Donkey in 90 feet over his head, with a job he knows nothing about and a group of people that, on average, are at least 20 points more intelligent than he is, Parabellum. |
| Posted by: Old Patriot 2009-05-20 15:13 |
| #4 Between this and the "we don't know where all of Pak's nukes are" story I'm thinking ol' Leon oughta just keep his big mouth shut. Is he ignorant or lying or both? |
| Posted by: Parabellum 2009-05-20 12:17 |
| #3 US government officials are confirming Iran just successfully test-fired a 1,200 mile range nuclear capable missile. It is a new version of the more-accurate solid fuel Sajjil, capable of reaching Israel and Europe. |
| Posted by: Danielle 2009-05-20 10:59 |
| #2 "no one is naïve about the challenges." Bullshit. |
| Posted by: Spot 2009-05-20 10:55 |
| #1 Panetta reiterated a 2007 National Intelligence Estimate which assessed that Iran had halted its active nuclear weaponization program in 2003..."The last thing we need in the Middle East is a nuclear arms race," he said. He didn't get the memo on Syria and Libya? And he trusts Pakistan to secure the nukes? Wanna buy a bridge to nowhere? |
| Posted by: Danielle 2009-05-20 10:53 |