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Iran’s Cynicism On Terrorism
A picture taken in 2008 shows Iran’s defense minister-designate Ahmad Vahidi in Tehran. Argentina expressed outrage over Iran’s nomination of Vahidi who is wanted in connection with a 1994 Buenos Aires bombing that killed 85 people. Iran Says It Is Ready For Nuclear Talks ….. Only To Deny That They Said Such A Thing Later
The West suspects Iran of trying to build nuclear weapons, but Tehran says its atomic programme is for energy generation. Will Iran’s ‘Kennedys’ Challenge Ahmadinejad?
Ali Larijani, chairman of the Iranian parliament, arrives at the 45th Munich Security Conference in Germany. Peter Kneffel / EPA / CorbisFrom Time Magazine:
The brothers Larijani — often referred to as the Kennedys of Iran — are emerging as a powerful counterweight to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from within the conservative camp.
The Iranian Press Is Boasting That Iran Has “Invisible” Weapons
The Commander of Iran’s Ground Forces, Brig. Gen. Ahmad-Reza Pourdastan.
The Commander of Iran’s Ground Forces says Iran has managed to become self-sufficient in manufacturing weapons that are not detectable by the enemies.
“The Ground Forces are using all their power to develop innovative ‘untraceable’ weapons and we have become completely self-sufficient in manufacturing weapons that could not be detected by the enemies’ reconnaissance systems,” Fars news agency quoted Brig.
Two Stories On What Are Iran’s Neighbors Planning And Doing
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia will commission within the next three months a radar with the capacity to monitor rocket launches from the Middle East, including Iran, Interfax news agency said on Thursday.
In 2007, then President Vladimir Putin offered this radar, which has been under construction since 2006, and the Soviet-era Qabala radar in Azerbaijan, to Washington as Russia’s contribution to a joint global anti-missile system.
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Despite all diplomatic efforts the US has undertaken to dissuade Israel from striking Iranian nuclear facilities, the attack now seems virtually inevitable.
In light of Israel’s recent military preparations, it can only be a matter of when.
The recent visit of Defense Secretary Robert Gates to Jerusalem only proved Israel is determined to act, taking “no option” off the table regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
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