U.S. fears Israeli strike against Iran

[babylonsister]

I wonder if they're 'fearing' with a straight face. :eyes:

http://thinkprogress.org/2007/11/08/us-fears-israeli-strike-against-iran/

U.S. fears Israeli strike against Iran.

The U.K. Times reports that military sources in Washington fear that Iran’s nuclear development may precipitate an Israeli attack. “The Pentagon is reluctant to take military action against Iran, but officials say that Israel is a ‘different matter.’ … Concern about Israel’s intentions has been heightened by its recent air strike on a suspected nuclear plant in Syria.” Meanwhile, “U.S. defense officials have signaled that up-to-date attack plans are available if needed in the escalating crisis over Iran’s nuclear aims.”

[Hydra]

1. Crossing their fingers and praying to Mammon is more like it

:evilgrin:

[LakeSamish706]

2. "U.S. fears Israeli strike against Iran" I highly doubt they fear it...

More like they are hoping like hell that it happens would be more the truth...

[dflprincess]

10. The article says "military sources"

The Pentagon may very well have more sense about this (geez, never in my life did I think I'd defend the Pentagon).

[wuushew]

3. Good thing its entire fleet of F-15Is is grounded

I don't care what you say about the F-16, the Eagle can carry a heavier payload father.

I doubt Israel would launch a strike only with F-16Is.

[hack89]

19. self deleted

[Devlzown]

4. We need Israel to bomb Iran.

That way we won't have to ask Congress for permission and we won't have to find evidence to invade.

[NI4NI]

5. fearing an Israeli attack on Iran??? Who they tryin' to kid?

If they are, it is because Vader and the rest of his Neo-convicts want to be the first to start bombing Iran instead.

[theoldman]

6. I can see Israel attacking Syria because they have a weak

military and the US will NOT have to jump in to support them. It's a totally different situation with Iran that has a strong military and most important, missiles. We would definitely have to jump in to save Israel.

[Behind the Aegis]

7. What a load of bullshit.

This is, more likely, just a convenient way to create a scapegoat. I am sure it will be eaten up with a spoon by both extremes of the political spectrum.

[spanone]

11. Since Israel bombed Iraq in 1981 and Syria recently, I'd say it's plausible.

[Behind the Aegis]

13. Many things are plausible.

[debbierlus]

8. This has been the known pretext for beginning the war since its planned inception

Israel attacks.

Iran retaliates.

US says we are FORCED to have to protect our ally, Israel, & the populace reluctantly agrees.

Voila - WWIII

[EVDebs]

16. What's the friggin' rush ? Iran won't be able to get a bomb on their own for 10 yrs

Iran Is Judged 10 Years From Nuclear Bomb
U.S. Intelligence Review Contrasts With Administration Statements

By Dafna Linzer
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 2, 2005; Page A01
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/01/AR2005080101453.html


Iran bomb 'within next 10 years
Bushehr nuclear plant
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5039956.stm

If the gasoline rioting continues, the mullahs have other things to worry about domestically

Protesters torch Iran gas stations
June 28, 2007
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/06/27/iran.fuel/index.html

[JuniperLea]

18. Yep!

We've seen that script here many, many times. FORCED being the operative word... FORCED to take action without benefit of Congressional approval.

[spanone]

9. wolf blitzer mentioned this on cnn. he qouted someone as saying they were planning it.

[Bonhomme Richard]

12. Congress needs to tell Israel, in no uncertain terms, that.............

if they attack Iran they are completely on their own and will get zero support from the US.
Oh yeah, right. Like that could possibly happen.

[sinkingfeeling]

14. Yeah, sure. I bet old Dick is just tremblin' with fear!

[shadowknows69]

15. So we've pretty much given them the green light then

could be any day now folks.

[Postman]

17. Back door strategy to get US military in a war with Iran...

I've read stories stating Pentagon brass are against starting a war with Iran. But if Israel started one, there may be no other choice than to join in since an Israeli attack on Iran may spur attacks on US occupiers in Iraq and elsewhere...

[babylonsister]

20. Another fine mess. nt