Iran said set to respond to U.S. strike with global terror

[TexasLawyer]

This news story is two months old, but it has a lot more resonance today given Seymour Hersh's article and the lukewarm denials from Washington. This country will be in a world of hurt if we bomb Iran-- especially if we nuke Iran.


http://www.haaretzdaily.com/hasen/spages/701509.html

02/04/2006
Iran said set to respond to U.S. strike with global terror
By Reuters

Iran would respond to U.S. military strikes against its nuclear sites with global attacks by intelligence operatives and Hezbollah teams, The Washington Post reported in an article on its Web site on Saturday, citing unnamed "intelligence and terrorism experts."

Iran would attack U.S. targets in Iraq and there is "growing consensus that Iran's agents would target civilians in the United States, Europe and elsewhere," The Post said.

"U.S. officials would not discuss what evidence they have indicating Iran would undertake terrorist action," it said. But the article quoted one "senior official" as saying that the matter is "a huge issue" and another saying it "is consuming a lot of time" in the U.S. intelligence apparatus.

Intelligence officials declined to say whether they have detected "preparatory measures" by Iran's foreign-based operatives, such as more surveillance, counter-surveillance or message traffic, The Post said.
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[TomInTib]

1. But don't we have an unshakeable willy?

Isn't that what the nice man on my teevee set said?

He seemed so sincere.



Oh, well.

[muriel_volestrangler]

5. That might account for the embarrassing stains

all down our pants legs. :-)

[Rocknrule]

2. How can Bush resist such temptation?

He's like the Crocodile Hunter in that South Park episode sticking his thumb in a poisonous snake's ass. Plus, we all know he always makes sure to choose the option with the very worst consequences.

[LaPera]

3. It'll help Bush out immensely. He's lost a lot of poll points & new terror

and putting the fear back into the people, is just what Bush needs to keep his fascist agenda right on track.

[dipsydoodle]

4. Sounds completely implausible to me

What they gonna do - sell banjos on ebay which are primed to explode when you play Sally Ann ?

It's just the usual fear mongering.