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"IRGC is in full readiness to encounter firmly with the stupidity of the U.S. and the Zionist regime (of Israel)," Public Relations of IRGC was quoted as saying.
Earlier this month, the U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen said the United States has a plan in place to attack Iran, if it is necessary.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told top Iranian officials in a speech Wednesday that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and others are right in saying Iran is ready to negotiate on its nuclear program. But he said no discussions will be held with the United States. See additional news links.
Originally posted by ~Lucidity
reply to post by SeekerofTruth101
That is not necessarily spelled out. It says "the interests." Just as Israel might strike Iran's "interests."
And even if it were true, what about the fact that civilians get killed if they're attacked? That doesn't count?
Curiously enough, the dollar is still considered by many to be the world’s most reliable currency, the island to which all flights of safety are destined. Ergo, when the tide of risk recedes (or is at least perceived to have receded), once-skittish investors emerge from their dollar-clad bunker to re-enter the world of reckless speculation. Financially speaking, the dollar falls during periods of economic peace and rallies during times of war
Originally posted by jacktherer
The key things to note are the words "If attacked". This is what they always say. Its what they've been saying. Seems like business as usual and in my opinion, quite fair. If someone hits you, you have the right to hit em back.
Originally posted by SeekerofTruth101
Originally posted by jacktherer
The key things to note are the words "If attacked". This is what they always say. Its what they've been saying. Seems like business as usual and in my opinion, quite fair. If someone hits you, you have the right to hit em back.
Even killing innocent men, women, and children who were not warned in advance or where that target is, humans whom cannot defend themselves? Had we, humanity after centuries of civilisation, turned into animals that we think it is ok for such tactics even when war is declared?
[edit on 19-8-2010 by SeekerofTruth101]
Originally posted by ~Lucidity
Always about the dollar, isn't it? In any wars today. In this case, All the countries you mentions and then some hole the power to topple the dollar.
In as far as profit, well some wars just aren't as profitable as this one might prove to be. Then again, they told us that the Iraqi oil would cover the cost of that war and that the coalition nations would chip in. Neither has happened to my knowledge, although I guess in a way China has financed a good part of this...directly or indirectly.
Also, I believe the Supreme Leader said there would be no talks. Unless I misread that part.
Iran's supreme leader says his country will hold talks with the United States only if the U.S. lifts its "sanctions and threats" against Iran.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told top Iranian officials in a speech Wednesday that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and others are right in saying Iran is ready to negotiate on its nuclear program.