US ready to upgrade defences of Gulf allies if Iran builds nuclear arms

US ready to upgrade defences of Gulf allies if Iran builds nuclear arms

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Hillary Clinton today outlined how the US may go about containing a nuclear-armed Iran by extending a "defence umbrella" to US allies in the region.

The US secretary of state, speaking on the way to a security summit in Thailand, later said she was not suggesting a new policy. But her comments marked the first time a senior US official has publicly contemplated the option of containment in the event of Iran's succeeding in building a nuclear weapon.

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OK two things...

1. Arms sales. I smell big money arming these countries against a supposed threat.

2. Which countries are to be armed and with what?

I'm sure Israel just loves this possible development. NOT!
First they would have to prove that Iran has successfully developed a bomb and then that they know how to deploy such a weapon like the N Koreans. All of this before Israel blows it all up.

Fun times we live in Ladies and Gentlemen.


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Well it's not just the US who wants in in this Market.
France Hopes to Jump-Start Its Arms Sales With New Iraqi Government

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France, Germany vie to sell Pakistan subs

BERLIN (UPI) - Pakistan appears to be losing patience with Germany over a deal worth some $1.5 billion to boost its 10-strong fleet of submarines, or it is playing a reluctant Berlin administration against Paris.

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Wow, what is going on? To me it seems like some know who they are sending money and supplies too and I get the same feeling that some of these Countries have NO idea where their money and supplies are going. This is not cool. Good find Slay, this reminds me of the Iran-Contra hearings. Interesting indeed.

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Oh yeah let's just stir the pot and drag Iran out as the new and improved boogey man and arms sales goes through the roof. Good for our economy. Good for the EU. Since Israel doesn't want to play ball. All's fair.

Firstly this is a UN issue that the UN needs to deal with first.

Secondly, the the OP says it's about arms sales, it's also about just arming it's allies too, whether Iran goes nuclear or not.

Secondly, those that are allowed to have nuclear programs must what?
Sign a nuclear pact with the U.S.?
Is the U.S. the U.N?

All in all, Iran is not a threat to anyone, especially Israel or the U.S.
It's a small country full of hungry people

They aren't a threat!

CHACHING! $$$$$$

Pakistani Prime Minister Calls for More U.S. Assistance

"What Hillary is doing there is probably again going to start an arms race," said one Pakistani diplomat who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Pakistan raised concerns with the U.S. over other regional issues during Holbrooke's visit, such as the U.S. Marine offensive in southern Afghanistan, which Pakistani officials believe could force more Taliban fighters across the border into their territory. But some downplayed this issue as a source of tension. "It's not really an irritant as such. But we do want to minimize any negative fallout in Pakistan," said Abdul Basit, a spokesman for the foreign ministry.