Israel planning strike on Iran

Bob The Mercenary · 01-06-2007, 06:44 PM

Right now the headline on the Drudge Report reads "Paper: Israel plans nuclear strike on Iran". It doesn't give a link, but refers to the London Times and says they will be reporting it tomorrow.

So, do you think this has any substance to it? Or is it a really really cool scare tactic?

Mr.Bookworm · 01-06-2007, 07:08 PM

I think it's probably just some rumor blown way out of proportion. Still, anything like this, even in rumor form, is scary.

Flarecobra · 01-06-2007, 09:33 PM

Agreed. Until I see some offical proof, I'd take it with a grain of salt.

Bob The Mercenary · 01-06-2007, 09:44 PM

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...535310,00.html

They posted an article finally.

Azisien · 01-06-2007, 09:55 PM

This sounds like tactical planning to me. I think I'd be thoroughly surprised if they didn't have a plan involving nuclear weapons.

Lockeownzj00 · 01-06-2007, 10:09 PM

I'd be surprised if there isn't a first-world nation planning an attack/defense strategy on Iran right now. They're too virulent not to.

Darth SS · 01-06-2007, 10:22 PM

I'd be far more surprised is Israel wasn't making plans for dealing with Iran. They've only claimed that Israel must be wiped off the planet.

The fact that it involves nuclear weapons is a bit bothering, but (as odd as it sounds) at least the plan involves very small nukes.

Ryanderman · 01-06-2007, 11:30 PM

My first thought after reading the first post was that while Drudge is a very good source for breaking news, and is often the first one to break a story, he doesn't have the best track record for accuracy.

But after reading more about it, and reading the replies here I have to agree. This is most likely tactical planning as a respons to further moves Iran might make as opposed to a plan that is intended to be put in action immediately. Frankly, I'm glad someone does have a plan to stop Iran if necessary, though I wish they could avoid using nuclear weapons.

Lockeownzj00 · 01-07-2007, 04:53 AM

Hey. Even if it was "pre-emptive" I can see it being morally justified. While the imminent need for the pre-emptive invasion of Iraq was entirely falsified (even though Saddam Hussein was an evil bastard), I would lose no sleep at night if Mahmoud Ahmadinejad mysteriously disappeared (or however they might topple the theoretical/kind of real Iranian imperialist regime).

Bob The Mercenary · 01-07-2007, 11:42 AM

This morning they were discussing, or semi-discussing, the repurcussions of a bunkerbuster strike on Iran. Someone mentioned how a rapid escalation would occur and not even the U.S. would support an action like this.

01-06-2007, 06:44 PM	#1
Bob The Mercenary Bob Dole Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bob Dole Posts: 5,606	Israel planning strike on Iran Right now the headline on the Drudge Report reads "Paper: Israel plans nuclear strike on Iran". It doesn't give a link, but refers to the London Times and says they will be reporting it tomorrow. So, do you think this has any substance to it? Or is it a really really cool scare tactic? __________________ Bob Dole

01-06-2007, 09:33 PM	#3
Flarecobra Burn. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Classified Posts: 11,017	Agreed. Until I see some offical proof, I'd take it with a grain of salt. __________________ "Only the fool wishes to go into battle to beat someone for the satisfaction of beating someone." -A Thousand Sons Rules. Read them, know them, love them.

01-06-2007, 09:44 PM	#4
Bob The Mercenary Bob Dole Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bob Dole Posts: 5,606	http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...535310,00.html They posted an article finally. __________________ Bob Dole

01-06-2007, 11:30 PM	#8
Ryanderman Beard of Leadership Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 827	My first thought after reading the first post was that while Drudge is a very good source for breaking news, and is often the first one to break a story, he doesn't have the best track record for accuracy. But after reading more about it, and reading the replies here I have to agree. This is most likely tactical planning as a respons to further moves Iran might make as opposed to a plan that is intended to be put in action immediately. Frankly, I'm glad someone does have a plan to stop Iran if necessary, though I wish they could avoid using nuclear weapons. __________________ ~Your robot reminds me of you. You tell it to stop, it turns. You tell it to turn, it stops. You tell it to take out the trash, it watches reruns of Firefly.~

01-07-2007, 11:42 AM	#10
Bob The Mercenary Bob Dole Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bob Dole Posts: 5,606	This morning they were discussing, or semi-discussing, the repurcussions of a bunkerbuster strike on Iran. Someone mentioned how a rapid escalation would occur and not even the U.S. would support an action like this. __________________ Bob Dole

01-06-2007, 07:08 PM	#2
Mr.Bookworm YYYEEEEEAAAAAAHHH Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,034	I think it's probably just some rumor blown way out of proportion. Still, anything like this, even in rumor form, is scary.

01-06-2007, 09:55 PM	#5
Azisien wat Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,177	This sounds like tactical planning to me. I think I'd be thoroughly surprised if they didn't have a plan involving nuclear weapons.