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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDonald Trump could be ready to order a strike against Iran, Australian Government figures say
ABC News Australia
Exclusive by political editor Andrew Probyn and defence reporter Andrew Greene
Senior figures in the Turnbull Government have told the ABC they believe the United States is prepared to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities, perhaps as early as next month, and that Australia is poised to help identify possible targets.
It comes amid intense sabre-rattling by US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani.
The ABC has been told Australian defence facilities would likely play a role in identifying targets in Iran, as would British intelligence agencies.
But a senior security source emphasised there was a big difference between providing accurate intelligence and analysis on Iran's facilities and being part of a "kinetic" mission.
More:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-27/donald-trump-may-be-prepared-to-strike-iran-sources-say/10037728
sinkingfeeling
(51,474 posts)whathehell
(29,095 posts)Turbineguy
(37,372 posts)and take him to a padded cell.
Somebody needs to suggest to Mr. Rouhani that trump is a nutcase who has no idea of the harm he can do and should not be provoked.
lindysalsagal
(20,733 posts)malchickiwick
(1,474 posts)The dotard would need Pooty's permission, and I'm pretty sure he is tight with the Islamic Republic these days.
Cicada
(4,533 posts)Gas at the pump might triple.
Utility bills would surge.
I doubt it will happen.
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)Remember the people that said Hillary would be a warmonger and Dump a man of peace?
oberliner
(58,724 posts)http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/399544-trump-open-to-meeting-with-irans-rouhani-without-preconditions
Proud Liberal Dem
(24,438 posts)*sort of rhetorical. I know Bolton has a hardon for attacking Iran but still, what are they going to trot out to justify such a strike, especially once Iran starts shooting back?