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The US Congress
Republicans in the US House of Representatives have introduced a measure that would green-light a possible Israeli bombing campaign against Iran.
Resolution 1553 provides explicit support for military strikes against Iran, stating that Congress backs Israel's use of 'all means necessary' against Iran, "including the use of military force," BBC Persian reported.
The introduction of the measure coincides with a pattern of renewed calls for military strikes that have escalated since President Obama signed Congressional Iran sanctions into law.
Neoconservatives who were instrumental in orchestrating the Iraq War, such as Bill Kristol and Reuel Marc Gerecht, have led the stepped up calls for military action.
Hawkish former Bush administration official John Bolton recently laid out the game plan to prod Israel into attacking Iran, arguing that outsiders can "create broad support" for a strike by framing it as an issue of Israel's right to self-defense.
Supporters for military strikes, Bolton says, should "defend the specific tactic of pre-emptive attacks" against Iran.
Originally posted by Danbones
I don't think an attack on Iran will be very popular with Joe Average either
[edit on 24-7-2010 by Danbones]
Originally posted by virgom129
Who gave the US the power to be world Judge & Jury??
Originally posted by virgom129
True but I think the Soviet Union is still a lot more powerfull than most people realise.
The UN always has and always will be a lame duck.
The ridiculous Veto Powers make sure of that.
Originally posted by intrepid
That would be the Soviet Union. Once they fell the UN became useless because there isn't a whip that you can balance America with. China and India are up and coming though.