Saturday, February 18, 2012

UPDATE 2/20: Possible Military Action Against Iran Likely?

    Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in 2008
    Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad claimed this week that Iran had loaded its first domestically made fuel road into a nuclear reactor. Photograph: AP

    Via:  The Guardian

    US officials believe Iran sanctions will fail, making military action likely

    Officials in key parts of the Obama administration are increasingly convinced that sanctions will not deter Tehran from pursuing its nuclear programme, and believe that the US will be left with no option but to launch an attack on Iran or watch Israel do so.
    The president has made clear in public, and in private to Israel, that he is determined to give sufficient time for recent measures, such as the financial blockade and the looming European oil embargo, to bite deeper into Iran's already battered economy before retreating from its principal strategy to pressure Tehran.
    But there is a strong current of opinion within the administration – including in the Pentagon and the state department – that believes sanctions are doomed to fail, and that their principal use now is in delaying Israeli military action, as well as reassuring Europe that an attack will only come after other means have been tested.  Read more...

Video: Former Israeli Ambassador Dan Gillerman on Iran

  


Here's a thought...
There is a belief that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is preparing the way for the 12th Imam's return in 2012.  Hmmm..... 

UPDATE 2/20:
Via:  FoxNews.com

US, Britain urge Israel not to attack Iran's nuclear program

The U.S. and Britain on Sunday urged Israel not to attack Iran's nuclear program as the White House's national security adviser arrived in the region, reflecting growing international jitters that the Israelis are poised to strike.
In their warnings, both the chairman of the U.S. joint chiefs of staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey, and British Foreign Secretary William Hague said an Israeli attack on Iran would have grave consequences for the entire region and urged Israel to give international sanctions against Tehran more time to work. Dempsey said an Israeli attack is "not prudent," and Hague said it would not be "a wise thing." It was not known whether their messages were coordinated.  Read more...
 

18 comments:

  1. I suspect that it will be THROUGH Isreal if the U.S. takes any action.

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  2. I've been hearing this for quite awhile. 2012 will be a year to remember for all time.

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  3. Gorges:
    Israel must defend itself. Who knows what Obama will do? He hasn't been the best of friends with Israel.

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  4. It depends on how much of a threat there is to his re-election.

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  5. TSWS:
    Don commented on TCL FB, "Will this be our "October Surprise?".

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  6. Hey Lady, just wanted to let you know that I'm back again. To Kick butt and take names. Good to see you again..

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  7. Nice look, the old look was ok too.

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  8. Dude:
    Welcome back. We have lots of work to do!

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  9. TSWS:
    Thanks. I thought it was time for a facelift here at TCL. I'm still tweaking it and playing around.

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  10. What is Israel SUPPOSED to do? Just sit there and let that Islamomaniac in Iran attack?

    We're headed for some very ugly days!

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  11. AOW:
    Israel has every right to defend itself. The question is...whose side will Obama be on?

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  12. Israel has a right to defend itself. Obama is showing weakness and endangering America. The U.N. is useless.


    I like your blog's new look, TCL.

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  13. Pray Israel does it CL! hope alls well my friend!..xoxox

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  14. Teresa:
    Israel has a right to defend herself, but can she do it on her own?

    Glad you like the new look. I thought it was time for a change. I'm still playing around with it and having fun.

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  15. Angel:
    I pray God will guide Israel in whatever they decide to do. This situation is coming to a head. God Help Us.

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