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The second blast in as many weeks at an atomic or missile facility has sparked Iranian denials and claims of accidents, but a new phase in efforts to destroy its nuclear ambitions is said to be under way.
"Instead of overt action you have covert action. This is the new battlefront -- this is a new kind of war," an Israeli defence official said.
The Israeli Defence Minister, in a radio interview yesterday, did little to dampen speculation that it had a role in the blast at Isfahan, located in central Iran, and an explosion at a missile base west of Tehran.
Ehud Barak, acknowledging that Israel stood to benefit most from disruption to the nuclear program, said: "We are not happy to see the Iranians move ahead on this (program), so any delay, be it divine intervention or otherwise, is welcome."
More than 20 members of the Revolutionary Guards died in the explosion at the missile base two weeks ago, including General Hassan Moghaddam, described as the architect of Iran's missile program.
The facilities in Isfahan are involved in converting uranium yellowcake ore into uranium hexafluoride, part of the process of enriching it to fuel or weapons-grade material. A US official yesterday dismissed Iranian claims that the Isfahan explosion took place at a nearby site and not at the nuclear facility, but said it was unclear how much damage had been done.
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MKO has been known to attack the interests of the current Iranian government
Originally posted by sheepslayer247
reply to post by Corruption Exposed
I have no doubt that Russia and China would be more than willing to put the US in its place. Both countries will be able to easily defend Syria or Iran, but is the US/Israel wise enough to put their ego down......and walk away from it?
They dont care because 10 russian or chinese divisions couldnt take one american division. They would be eaten alive.
Originally posted by nidstav
I really hope Israel and USA starts to cool down. Because there are plenty of countries in the world that are sick of what they are doing. China and Russia are the two strongest, but there are also small countries that would turn against USA if they felt it was safe to do so.edit on 2-12-2011 by nidstav because: shortened it
Originally posted by sheepslayer247
reply to post by Logarock
They dont care because 10 russian or chinese divisions couldnt take one american division. They would be eaten alive.
What makes you so sure? Do you have insight into the military workings of Russia or China? If we only consider the geography of such a conflict, Russia and China would easily be able to quickly inject forces into these areas and with a cheap and abundant supply line. America does not have that benefit.
How would America do against 10 Russian divisions AND 10 Chinese divisions?
Blind patriotism for America does not give them a better chance of winning such a war.
You’re welcome, BTW!
Originally posted by sheepslayer247
reply to post by Corruption Exposed
I have no doubt that Russia and China would be more than willing to put the US in its place. Both countries will be able to easily defend Syria or Iran,