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An Iranian allegation that Saudi Arabia is allowing Israel to use its terroritory in preparation for attacking Iran nuclear sites has stirred a flurry of reports in the Israeli media.
The Islam Times said Israeli airplanes landed at an international airport and Israeli soldiers unloaded military equipment on June 18 and 19. Saudi officials canceled commercial air traffic and, one traveler told the Islam Times, paid to put up passengers in nearby four-star hotels to prevent them from expressing anger.
Originally posted by RedGolem
I would like to know how it would be in the best interest of Saudi Arabia to let Israel use its land to stage an attack on Iran. Just does not make sense to me.
Originally posted by Mdv2
Oh yes, Israeli planes would fly into Saudi-Arabia to make sure everyone knows about their presence. Don't you think they would ask the USAF to fly in military equipment to avoid losing the element of surprise, Oozyism uhm, I mean LittleSecret.
[edit on 27-6-2010 by Mdv2]
Israel believes Tehran is trying to develop nuclear weapons and has repeatedly hinted it could strike Iran if diplomatic efforts to curb the nuclear program fail.
Israeli defense officials said the Heron TP could be a useful tool against Iran, whose leaders have repeatedly called for the Jewish state's destruction. In addition to providing surveillance, the aircraft can jam enemy communications as well as assist in communications between ground control and manned air force planes.
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Originally posted by RedGolem
I would like to know how it would be in the best interest of Saudi Arabia to let Israel use its land to stage an attack on Iran. Just does not make sense to me.
Originally posted by Divinorumus
We can't go to war with Iran now, Obama back-up oil solution doesn't exist any more. War with Iran now would risk us not having enough gas to scoot around town on. I guess we'll just have to sacrifice Israel and let Iran eat them now.
Originally posted by TeddiRevolution
This time tomorrow, I'll come back to this thread and read the comments about nothing happening, and then I'll sigh and move on to the next thread about some other disaster on the horizon that will never come.
So much talking and threatening, when is "it" just going to happen?
Originally posted by 12voltz
There doesnt need to be any surprise attacks ,look at the previous Gulf wars every man and his dog Knew what was happening beforehand and Saudi airspace has been used by their allies in the past .War is no longer a covert operation, You have to get the MSM on board so you can win over the populace and let everyone know how righteous the war is.
Iran is huge and there are many different strategies that can be applied from many different directions (in contrast to Iraq), especially since this is not going to be an invasion but a massive aerial strike. Showing them what you're up to would be most stupid as it would allow them to concentrate their limited air defense capabilities to exactly the locations where you are about to hit.
Only a fool would be that stupid.