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2006-02-20 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

US seeking Georgian help for Iranian airstrikes?

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Posted by Dan Darling 2006-02-20 03:31|| || Front Page|| [11140 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 There will be no peace in Iraq without very heavy military actions in Iran and Syria by US.

Posted by Annon 2006-02-20 05:44|| 2006-02-20 05:44|| Front Page Top

#2 Yep, or a toppling of both regimes by some other method.

Posted by BillH 2006-02-20 08:06|| 2006-02-20 08:06|| Front Page Top

#3 "American officials The Jerusalem Post has been told a high-ranking Georgian government foreign affairs official of a possible American reports speculating about the possibility have suggested may be required Georgian government officials were to use may feel the source indicated is considered often accused The Georgian source added might be made in a potential Rumors of a possible press reported senior Pentagon officials in which the possibility of was said to have been Officials in Baku the reports claimed that he But, it seems the reports Iranian officials implied the Georgian government official noted an expert on Georgian strategy, told the Post would be more inclined if Iran would most likely be could also use Azeri officials have involvement could trigger will probably US officials stationed in the region According to the sources if the US wanted and has indicated it might"

Proof Positive

Posted by DepotGuy 2006-02-20 11:54|| 2006-02-20 11:54|| Front Page Top

#4 The American people will neither confirm nor deny contacts with the government of Georgia. We do take notice of the extreme leverage held by al-Qaeda terrorists over that government. We ask that the government of Georgia negotiate with al-Qaeda, as are American emissaries negotiating with that terrorist group in Iraq and Afghanistan. Hopefully we can bring misunderstood terrorists into the democratic fold, and have them participate in elections, as has been achieved in Iraq. When Georgian Christians surrender to Muslim agents of the religion of peace, then American peace and security will be advanced.

Posted by State Department 2006-02-20 16:30|| 2006-02-20 16:30|| Front Page Top

#5 "State" is our troll from British Columbia. And he's growing rather tiresome.

It won't be long before he wears out his welcome here and we change the locks on the door.

Posted by lotp 2006-02-20 16:35|| 2006-02-20 16:35|| Front Page Top

#6 The same one as before, lotp (I'm afraid I've forgotten his names)? Or has he a little friend?

Posted by trailing wife 2006-02-20 17:36|| 2006-02-20 17:36|| Front Page Top

#7 Same one. He's on timeout right now.

Posted by lotp 2006-02-20 17:53|| 2006-02-20 17:53|| Front Page Top

#8 Georgian government officials said that Tbilisi fears harsh Iranian military retaliation against the Georgian republic if US forces were to use its territory as a base for strikes against Iran

I think the Georgians are much more concerned about Russian retaliation.

Posted by phil_b">phil_b 2006-02-20 20:09|| http://autonomousoperation.blogspot.com/]">[http://autonomousoperation.blogspot.com/] 2006-02-20 20:09|| Front Page Top

#9 Carter's an asshole, he'll never help out ... OH!!! THAT Georgia ... never mind.

Posted by DMFD 2006-02-20 22:47|| 2006-02-20 22:47|| Front Page Top

#10 At the beginning of February, Iranian officials implied that any country that helped the US in military action against it would be subject to harsh retaliation. Neither Georgia nor Azerbaijan possesses sophisticated air defense systems to protect their air space from an Iranian strike, the Georgian government official noted.

Sounds like the Georgians need "sophisticated air defense systems". I bet that problem can be solved.

Posted by Anon 2006-02-20 23:59|| 2006-02-20 23:59|| Front Page Top

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