The Iran Countdown

It's not as though we haven't been WARNED repeatedly.

In the eight short years since September 11th, we've watched, analyzed and worried about Iran and the possibility that they would gain access to nuclear weapons, and for good reason. There is ample evidence that this Regime has aggressively pursued the development and acquisition of nuclear technology since the early '80's. In his book, "The Iran Threat" Alireza Jafarzadeh describes how Alireza Assar, a Physicist who trained in Scotland and Italy was approached in 1985 by Commanders from the IRGC who recruited him to begin work on such a program through their Ministry of Defense. Over the years, several discussions were reportedly held, including the revelation that they'd managed to collect $800 million dollars to complete the project, $700 million more than deemed necessary. The IRGC has experienced turmoil over the years, between Leadership changes, information leaking out and incarceration for those who refused to continue to cooperate within the parameters of the program.

While the development of nuclear technology is a situation that always calls for concern and tremendous consideration, Iran's situation is highly unique as they seem to offer a networking 'hub' for organized violence, holding court as the Chief sponsor of Islamic terror. In addition, they openly and quite happily harbor al Qaeda as well as other operatives  and at a minimum, indirectly support al Qaeda's ongoing battle for Iraq. To add to our growing list of concerns, one must consider Iran's President Ahmadinejad, former Revolutionary guard, who reportedly helped 'take over' the U.S. embassy in Iran in 1979. A radical islamist, his open hatred of the US and Israel is well known and documented. During his speech, " The World Without Zionism" he openly stated,  ... "To those who doubt, to those who ask is it possible, or those who do not believe, I say accomplishment of a world without America and Israel is both possible and feasible.”  

Military sources have now confirmed  that Russia has been supplying Iran with the S-300 air defense system, several agreements having already been signed between Ahmadinejad and at least one former Soviet Republic. Although Israel's F-16 multi-role fighter is equipped with systems that can detect and alert pilots of potential launches, it's unclear how many of their craft possess this critical ability. Adding to this turn of events was the announcement that Syria is also expected to receive access and capability for the S-300. 

I find it increasingly disturbing that our Administration, currently staffed with spineless apologists and brain-dead lefties, (including Obama, Napolitano, Clinton and introducing  former Los Angeles times columnist and anti-Israel Rosa Brooks, new adviser to the Undersecretary of Defense) refuse to understand or acknowledge the ever present danger facing our Nation as a result of ignoring the constant rantings of Ahmadinejad who behaves like a mentally incompetent mini-Hitler with a Napoleon complex. Despite the continual warnings, rising tension, elections that successfully launched Iran into a full-blown state of chaos, how did Gates react? he cuts our military budget, yet again.  Are these goobers waiting for Ahmadinejad to publish his intent to 'rid the world of the Great Satan and mini-Satan' respectively, in a full page spread in the New York Times?  Rather than deal with reality, our inexperienced excuse for a leadership has announced that we are 'not in conflict with Islam' and that we need to find new ways to work together and to embrace Muslims. How? by sharpening their swords for them? Has the White House gone completely nuts? Perhaps they're waiting for 'The Monkey' (as Ahmadinejad is called throughout Iran) to make the first 'serious' move in order to prove their intent? Well, how's this for intent: Iran is expected to have their previously rumored, yet now confirmed nuclear program at 100 % capacity by next year.

And what was the official reaction? by setting an end of September 'deadline' for the beginning of talks. Now, although a failure to meet that deadline could mean economic sanctions on Iran, (by unblocking the current bill in Congress) including cutting off their supply of refined gasoline, not to mention permitting Israel to strike against their nuclear program without fear of opposition by our Administration,  I'm guessing that Ahmadinejad is about as frightened of Obama's hollow threats as Muammar Gaddafi was when Obama forewarned them that 'they had better not celebrate' al-Megrahi's release by Scottish incompetent Secretary MacAskill back to Libya. And we have all seen how that turned out...Obama standing there, shaking his head with 'disappointment' while al-Megrahsi and friends party it up in Libya. Gordon Brown, only validated Hannan's earlier statements accusing him of lacking any semblance of testicular fortitude by remaining silent on the issue although Former Minister Tom Harris pointed out that there is nothing in the Scotland Act to prevent a Prime Minister from commenting on a decision by the Edinburgh government.

It's critical to understand and consider Iran's impressive influence throughout the World. These are educated people, much different than other terrorists that largely live in tribal settings. In Vallely/McInerney's recent book, "Endgame" it's described how in recent years, Iran has begun forging alliances with Cuba and Venezuela, a relationship that makes little economic (or political) sense as they hardly share ideologies yet they do share a pathological hatred of North Americans. As such, Chavez has only been too happy to provide a training ground for al Qaeda.  There is speculation that our Administration's decision  to send an Ambassador into Syria was decided with the hopes of restoring this deeply troubled relationship, (severely damaged since Damascus was blamed in the 2005 murder of Lebanon Prime Minister Rafik Hariri  in a bomb explosion in Beirut ) with the intent to distance and discourage Syria from continuing their dangerous ties with Hamas, Hezbollah and especially, Iran.  

Strange as it may sound, President Ahmadinejad swears that a  halo of light appeared around him while he addressed the UN in '05, confirming his "divine purpose on Earth " Ahmadinejad’s is also obsessed with the return of Shiite Muslims’ messiah and as a stringent follower of Islam, has expressed his ultimate goal of the destruction of America and Israel on more than one occasion. Iran’s “Supreme Leader” Ayatollah Ali Khameini declared that Iran refuses to “beg world powers for its right to develop nuclear technology” and has demonstrated that it will not retreat from the "field of danger" and will protect those rights, even should it mean death for them. Ahmadinejad  reportedly spoke with Syrian president Bashar Assad recently, where (if sources are citing truthful statements) Assad is reportedly hoping for a united war as it will only strengthen their 'position.'
 

Deadline or not, this hardly portrays a positive outlook for our safety in America, our Administration or for hope for peace in the middle east. The $800 million dollar question remains: How will our Administration react to this deadly threat against Israel and America?