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APA, Azerbaijan
Oct 28 2012
Netanyahu blackmailing West over Iran
[ 28 Oct 2012 01:35 ]
Baku-APA. The US government has intelligence reports that Israel is
planning a pre-emptive strike on Iran in order to throw the US
presidential election to Mitt Romney, APA reports quoting Press TV.
America's political response is to stage one of the largest naval
exercises in history is taking place near the Straits of Hormuz, the
`choke point' on the Persian Gulf where Iran is capable of shutting
off 35% of the world's oil.
The fragile western economy would shatter immediately were Hormuz
blockaded due to military action.
Netanyahu is blackmailing the west, threatening to `crash' their
currencies and destroy their economies.
In addition, it was reported in The Guardian that Britain has denied
use of her bases in Cyprus, Diego Garcia and the Ascension Islands
along with existing bases in the United Kingdom by the United States
if any plan to enter into a pre-emptive attack on Iran is suggested.
Ministry officials have informed Prime Minister Cameron that an attack
on Iran would represent a `war crime' and would be inconsistent with
International Law. From today's Guardian: `Military action not right
course", Downing Street says.
Britain has rebuffed US pleas to use military bases in the UK to
support the build-up of forces in the Gulf, citing secret legal
advice, which states that any pre-emptive strike on Iran could be in
breach of international law.
The US approaches are part of contingency planning over the nuclear
standoff with Tehran, but British ministers have so far reacted
coolly.
They have pointed US officials to legal advice drafted by the attorney
general's office, which has been circulated to Downing Street, the
Foreign Office and the Ministry of Defense.
This makes clear that Iran, which has consistently denied it has plans
to develop a nuclear weapon, does not currently represent `a clear and
present threat'. Providing assistance to forces that could be involved
in a pre-emptive strike would be a clear breach of international law,
it states.'
"The UK would be in breach of international law if it facilitated what
amounted to a pre-emptive strike on Iran,' said a senior Whitehall
source. `It is explicit. The government has been using this to push
back against the Americans.'
Similarly, this week, Russia announced that it has found Iran's
nuclear program as entirely peaceful and will block any efforts to
authorize the use of force against Iran:
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday that there is
`absolutely no evidence' that Iran has decided to include a military
component in its nuclear program, RIA Novosti reported.
Speaking during an interview with the Russian daily Rossiyskaya
Gazeta, Lavrov also said that his country will scuttle any UN Security
Council resolution that could be interpreted as authorizing military
action against Iran.
"As the Libyan experience has shown, sadly, a military scenario is
possible," Lavrov stated when asked whether Israel or the United
States could start military operations in Iran.
Russia will therefore exercise an extremely cautious approach at the
UN Security Council, he added.
`We won't allow any more such disingenuous interpretations. We will
see to it that no resolution is open to interpretation like the one on
Libya,' Lavrov stated.
A day later, Lavrov was joined by Swiss Foreign Minister Didier
Burkhalter who indicated that Switzerland opposes sanctions against
Iran and is willing to work closely with Russia to prevent an
escalation in the region.
American politics and plans for Israeli expansionism into Syria and
Iraq are at the heart of conflict with Iran's capabilities
representing the balance of power in the region. Extremists in Israel
believe Obama, in a second term, is unlikely to support Israel despite
his recent promises.
Romney has been losing ground in Ohio despite attempts to misrepresent
his political strength and without Ohio; Romney stands no chance of
winning.
Only a war, perhaps a world war can save Israel and Prime Minister
Netanyahu believes Israel is doomed if there is another four years of
Obama presidency.
In order to attempt to control Israeli aggression, President Obama has
agreed to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Britain recently sent
Sir John Sawyers, head of MI-6 to try to convince Netanyahu of the
futility of his stated objectives.
The Israeli strike had been planned to be launched from Azerbaijan but
diplomatic efforts from Tehran have `closed that door' on Israeli
aggression. It is said that two squadrons of American built F-15 and
F-16's returned to Israel over Georgia and Turkey, then off the Syrian
coast to Israel, being refueled by American air tankers.
A shorter route over Iraq or Armenia, perhaps even Syria may have had
serious consequences.
This leaves Israel the only option of flying directly over Saudi
Arabia. Any other path, Turkey, Iraq, the 4500-mile `open sea' route
are unlikely.
Turkey had recent talks with Iran, has supported Iran in her efforts
to end the nuclear stalemate and is unwilling to be seen as a NATO
`doormat' for Israel's expansionism against Islam.
Similarly, Iraq has had recent talks with Iran, and has added to her
air defense capabilities with a $4 billion order for advanced Russian
weaponry, both air defense and advanced combat aircraft.
Though Iran has claimed to have significantly improved her existing
air defense system, rumors in the defense community support the
supposition that Russia has delivered S400 systems to Iran, though not
in significant numbers, enough to down, with absolute certainty, any
Israeli or other plane, even ballistic or cruise missiles, that
approach Iran though hundreds of miles away.
The critical issue to the current naval exercise which includes three
American carrier battle groups is the attempt to impress upon Iran
that her anti-ship missile defenses can be overwhelmed by massive
airpower.
The issue has nothing to do with Israel, as reports on the attack
profile planned by Israel indicate that they have chosen a `soft
profile.'
This means that Israel has no plans to attack heavily defended
facilities as aircraft and pilot losses are certain. Israel feels its
political objective can be accomplished by attacking rural and even
abandoned areas with no targets of value and little or no air defense
in depth.
This is the same tack that Israel chose in their two attacks on Syria,
in 2003 and 2007, attacking open desert and claiming propaganda
victories. No actual targets were destroyed as Syria, since 1996 has
had a non-export S300 advanced air defense system capable of
destroying any missiles or aircraft currently in Israel's or even
America's inventory.
The September 2007 `missile base attack' is supposed to have taken
place in the middle of Turkish sponsored peace talks between Israel
and Syria, attacks on a base manned entirely by Russian personnel,
and, as such, a totally imaginary attack. This is the nature of `War
by Deception.'
As the 25 nation exercise ends, and the thousands of Marines and
Special Forces return home, happy they are unlikely to face Iran's
800,000-man army and 13 million ready reserves, Iran, herself, is
planning a naval exercise.
The Iranian exercises will test 3,600 defensive locations in order to
test integration capabilities between air defense and the ability to
respond to acts of aggression.
A British defense source is quoted:
`If it came to war, there would be carnage. The Iranian casualties
would be huge but they would be able to inflict severe blows against
the US and British.
The Iranian Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is well versed in
asymmetrical warfare and would use swarm attacks to sink or seriously
damage ships. This is a conflict nobody wants, but the rhetoric from
Israel is unrelenting.'
It is not just Iran that is concerned about attacks. Military forces
within the United States have been on high alert for the past several
weeks, though no reasons have been given. A `9/11' style attack, most
likely on Washington, could be expected if a need to blame `Islamic
extremists' is seen as the only way to support Israel's territorial
ambitions in the Sinai, West Bank, Syria and Iraq.
http://en.apa.az/news.php?id=181465
Oct 28 2012
Netanyahu blackmailing West over Iran
[ 28 Oct 2012 01:35 ]
Baku-APA. The US government has intelligence reports that Israel is
planning a pre-emptive strike on Iran in order to throw the US
presidential election to Mitt Romney, APA reports quoting Press TV.
America's political response is to stage one of the largest naval
exercises in history is taking place near the Straits of Hormuz, the
`choke point' on the Persian Gulf where Iran is capable of shutting
off 35% of the world's oil.
The fragile western economy would shatter immediately were Hormuz
blockaded due to military action.
Netanyahu is blackmailing the west, threatening to `crash' their
currencies and destroy their economies.
In addition, it was reported in The Guardian that Britain has denied
use of her bases in Cyprus, Diego Garcia and the Ascension Islands
along with existing bases in the United Kingdom by the United States
if any plan to enter into a pre-emptive attack on Iran is suggested.
Ministry officials have informed Prime Minister Cameron that an attack
on Iran would represent a `war crime' and would be inconsistent with
International Law. From today's Guardian: `Military action not right
course", Downing Street says.
Britain has rebuffed US pleas to use military bases in the UK to
support the build-up of forces in the Gulf, citing secret legal
advice, which states that any pre-emptive strike on Iran could be in
breach of international law.
The US approaches are part of contingency planning over the nuclear
standoff with Tehran, but British ministers have so far reacted
coolly.
They have pointed US officials to legal advice drafted by the attorney
general's office, which has been circulated to Downing Street, the
Foreign Office and the Ministry of Defense.
This makes clear that Iran, which has consistently denied it has plans
to develop a nuclear weapon, does not currently represent `a clear and
present threat'. Providing assistance to forces that could be involved
in a pre-emptive strike would be a clear breach of international law,
it states.'
"The UK would be in breach of international law if it facilitated what
amounted to a pre-emptive strike on Iran,' said a senior Whitehall
source. `It is explicit. The government has been using this to push
back against the Americans.'
Similarly, this week, Russia announced that it has found Iran's
nuclear program as entirely peaceful and will block any efforts to
authorize the use of force against Iran:
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday that there is
`absolutely no evidence' that Iran has decided to include a military
component in its nuclear program, RIA Novosti reported.
Speaking during an interview with the Russian daily Rossiyskaya
Gazeta, Lavrov also said that his country will scuttle any UN Security
Council resolution that could be interpreted as authorizing military
action against Iran.
"As the Libyan experience has shown, sadly, a military scenario is
possible," Lavrov stated when asked whether Israel or the United
States could start military operations in Iran.
Russia will therefore exercise an extremely cautious approach at the
UN Security Council, he added.
`We won't allow any more such disingenuous interpretations. We will
see to it that no resolution is open to interpretation like the one on
Libya,' Lavrov stated.
A day later, Lavrov was joined by Swiss Foreign Minister Didier
Burkhalter who indicated that Switzerland opposes sanctions against
Iran and is willing to work closely with Russia to prevent an
escalation in the region.
American politics and plans for Israeli expansionism into Syria and
Iraq are at the heart of conflict with Iran's capabilities
representing the balance of power in the region. Extremists in Israel
believe Obama, in a second term, is unlikely to support Israel despite
his recent promises.
Romney has been losing ground in Ohio despite attempts to misrepresent
his political strength and without Ohio; Romney stands no chance of
winning.
Only a war, perhaps a world war can save Israel and Prime Minister
Netanyahu believes Israel is doomed if there is another four years of
Obama presidency.
In order to attempt to control Israeli aggression, President Obama has
agreed to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Britain recently sent
Sir John Sawyers, head of MI-6 to try to convince Netanyahu of the
futility of his stated objectives.
The Israeli strike had been planned to be launched from Azerbaijan but
diplomatic efforts from Tehran have `closed that door' on Israeli
aggression. It is said that two squadrons of American built F-15 and
F-16's returned to Israel over Georgia and Turkey, then off the Syrian
coast to Israel, being refueled by American air tankers.
A shorter route over Iraq or Armenia, perhaps even Syria may have had
serious consequences.
This leaves Israel the only option of flying directly over Saudi
Arabia. Any other path, Turkey, Iraq, the 4500-mile `open sea' route
are unlikely.
Turkey had recent talks with Iran, has supported Iran in her efforts
to end the nuclear stalemate and is unwilling to be seen as a NATO
`doormat' for Israel's expansionism against Islam.
Similarly, Iraq has had recent talks with Iran, and has added to her
air defense capabilities with a $4 billion order for advanced Russian
weaponry, both air defense and advanced combat aircraft.
Though Iran has claimed to have significantly improved her existing
air defense system, rumors in the defense community support the
supposition that Russia has delivered S400 systems to Iran, though not
in significant numbers, enough to down, with absolute certainty, any
Israeli or other plane, even ballistic or cruise missiles, that
approach Iran though hundreds of miles away.
The critical issue to the current naval exercise which includes three
American carrier battle groups is the attempt to impress upon Iran
that her anti-ship missile defenses can be overwhelmed by massive
airpower.
The issue has nothing to do with Israel, as reports on the attack
profile planned by Israel indicate that they have chosen a `soft
profile.'
This means that Israel has no plans to attack heavily defended
facilities as aircraft and pilot losses are certain. Israel feels its
political objective can be accomplished by attacking rural and even
abandoned areas with no targets of value and little or no air defense
in depth.
This is the same tack that Israel chose in their two attacks on Syria,
in 2003 and 2007, attacking open desert and claiming propaganda
victories. No actual targets were destroyed as Syria, since 1996 has
had a non-export S300 advanced air defense system capable of
destroying any missiles or aircraft currently in Israel's or even
America's inventory.
The September 2007 `missile base attack' is supposed to have taken
place in the middle of Turkish sponsored peace talks between Israel
and Syria, attacks on a base manned entirely by Russian personnel,
and, as such, a totally imaginary attack. This is the nature of `War
by Deception.'
As the 25 nation exercise ends, and the thousands of Marines and
Special Forces return home, happy they are unlikely to face Iran's
800,000-man army and 13 million ready reserves, Iran, herself, is
planning a naval exercise.
The Iranian exercises will test 3,600 defensive locations in order to
test integration capabilities between air defense and the ability to
respond to acts of aggression.
A British defense source is quoted:
`If it came to war, there would be carnage. The Iranian casualties
would be huge but they would be able to inflict severe blows against
the US and British.
The Iranian Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is well versed in
asymmetrical warfare and would use swarm attacks to sink or seriously
damage ships. This is a conflict nobody wants, but the rhetoric from
Israel is unrelenting.'
It is not just Iran that is concerned about attacks. Military forces
within the United States have been on high alert for the past several
weeks, though no reasons have been given. A `9/11' style attack, most
likely on Washington, could be expected if a need to blame `Islamic
extremists' is seen as the only way to support Israel's territorial
ambitions in the Sinai, West Bank, Syria and Iraq.
http://en.apa.az/news.php?id=181465