US accuses Iran over Iraq bombs

T_igger_cs_30 · 02-11-2007, 23:55 PM

The US military has accused the "highest levels" of Iran's government of supplying increasingly sophisticated roadside bombs to Iraqi insurgents.
more.......BBC NEWS | Middle East | US accuses Iran over Iraq bombs

examples........BBC News Player - US: 'Iran arming Iraq militia'

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The US officials, speaking off camera on condition of anonymity

This always makes me laugh, speaking "off camera" on condition of anonymity...........here we go again

smilingassassin · 02-12-2007, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by T_igger_cs_30

The US military has accused the "highest levels" of Iran's government of supplying increasingly sophisticated roadside bombs to Iraqi insurgents.
more.......BBC NEWS | Middle East | US accuses Iran over Iraq bombs

examples........BBC News Player - US: 'Iran arming Iraq militia'

This always makes me laugh, speaking "off camera" on condition of anonymity...........here we go again

Gee don't let your anti americanism show too much Tigger. Its more like Senior U.S. military officials in Baghdad which is what this less biased link states....

U.S.: Iranian weapons in Iraq - Conflict in Iraq - MSNBC.com

T_igger_cs_30 · 02-12-2007, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by smilingassassin

Gee don't let your

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anti americanism

show too much Tigger. Its more like Senior U.S. military officials in Baghdad which is what this less biased link states....

U.S.: Iranian weapons in Iraq - Conflict in Iraq - MSNBC.com

wow how are you oh paronoid one

T_igger_cs_30 · 02-12-2007, 05:45 AM

Just another biased post

BBC NEWS | Middle East | Democrats wary over Iran claims

T_igger_cs_30 · 02-12-2007, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by smilingassassin

Gee don't let your anti americanism show too much Tigger. Its more like Senior U.S. military officials in Baghdad which is what this less biased link states....

U.S.: Iranian weapons in Iraq - Conflict in Iraq - MSNBC.com

No names mentioned in your unbiased link either mmmmmm guess they wanted to remain anonymous there to

smilingassassin · 02-12-2007, 05:51 AM

Not paranoid at all, merely pointing out that your laughing at a MSM outlets news post, an outlet known for its bias so really you shouldn't be surprised.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out who the Senior U.S. military officials in Baghdad are so the anonimity is really a farce.

T_igger_cs_30 · 02-12-2007, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by smilingassassin

Not paranoid at all, merely pointing out that your laughing at a MSM outlets news post, an outlet known for its bias so really you shouldn't be surprised.

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It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out who the Senior U.S. military officials in Baghdad are so the anonimity is really a farce

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LOL you maybe right but should heads have to roll .........prove it

Swift Sword · 02-12-2007, 08:45 AM

Hi Guys,

The fact that Iranians are incahoots with the insurgents is not a new story and it was pretty much an expected byproduct of U.S. efforts in the region.

The EFP angle is not a new phenomenon, either.

This being the case, it seems to me that the importance we attach to this story is really one of timing.

Why all the meida attention and why now?

Regards,

William

T_igger_cs_30 · 02-12-2007, 08:59 AM

[quote=Swift Sword;343064]Hi Guys,

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The fact that Iranians are incahoots with the insurgents is not a new story and it was pretty much an expected byproduct of U.S. efforts in the region

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Agreed

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The EFP angle is not a new phenomenon, either

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Again agreed

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This being the case, it seems to me that the importance we attach to this story is really one of timing.

Why all the meida attention and why now?

Maybe because Bush is running out of time ?

xerxes · 02-12-2007, 12:33 PM

^^ or maybe he uping the stakes of the game with his rhetorics ... no one in the Bush administration really wants to go to the negociation table like a begger

Stan187 · 02-12-2007, 14:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Swift Sword

Hi Guys,

The fact that Iranians are incahoots with the insurgents is not a new story and it was pretty much an expected byproduct of U.S. efforts in the region.

The EFP angle is not a new phenomenon, either.

This being the case, it seems to me that the importance we attach to this story is really one of timing.

Why all the meida attention and why now?

Regards,

William

Seems to me like playing hardball. The fact that it coincides with a troop surge might be meant to give a strong "We don't play that" type of message.

**Shek** · 02-12-2007, 21:13 PM

The Beeb's got the pix that were used during the presentation in Baghdad.

BBC NEWS | In Pictures | In pictures: US Iran evidence

omon · 02-13-2007, 00:35 AM

chechen rebels use russian weapons agains russians,not just ak, but aa missles, mortar rounds..ect, does it mean russian government selling them? no, corupt officers and corrupt manufacter reps. selling them.
what are the chances that the same thing happens in iran? imo quite possible.

Stan187 · 02-13-2007, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by omon

chechen rebels use russian weapons agains russians,not just ak, but aa missles, mortar rounds..ect, does it mean russian government selling them? no, corupt officers and corrupt manufacter reps. selling them.
what are the chances that the same thing happens in iran? imo quite possible.

Except that Russia doesn't have any political agenda against itself, and Iran has a significant and voiced political agenda against the US. The level of organization and involvement in Iran's case points to some sort of more centralized apparatus than just corrupt officers and manufacturing reps. Iran is not new to this proxy war thing, so do not be quick to write it off.

TheChosenOne · 02-13-2007, 06:51 AM

I'm anticipating and can't wait for the next step of the story to come out.

"Iran trains Shi'ite militia members."

Good, finally this part of the story becomes offical. Now, it just needs to be exposed that parts of the Iranian military are covertly training certain individuals who then come back and train others.

02-12-2007, 08:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
Swift Sword *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 10-23-05 Location: Carl Perkins' Cadillac Posts: 764	Hi Guys, The fact that Iranians are incahoots with the insurgents is not a new story and it was pretty much an expected byproduct of U.S. efforts in the region. The EFP angle is not a new phenomenon, either. This being the case, it seems to me that the importance we attach to this story is really one of timing. Why all the meida attention and why now? Regards, William __________________ Pharoh was pimp but now he is dead. What are you going to do today?

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xerxes Padishah Shahanshah *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 01-23-07 Location: Canada Posts: 949 Country:	^^ or maybe he uping the stakes of the game with his rhetorics ... no one in the Bush administration really wants to go to the negociation table like a begger __________________ If we contrast the rapid progress of this mischievous discovery of gunpowder with the slow and laborious advances of reason, science, and the arts of peace, a philosopher, according to his temper, will laugh or weep at the folly of mankind. - Edward Gibbon

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Shek Moderator Join Date: 02-23-05 Location: Krblachistan Posts: 7,532 Country:	The Beeb's got the pix that were used during the presentation in Baghdad. BBC NEWS \| In Pictures \| In pictures: US Iran evidence __________________ "So little pains do the vulgar take in the investigation of truth, accepting readily the first story that comes to hand." Thucydides 1.20.3

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02-12-2007, 05:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
T_igger_cs_30 *Military Professional* Join Date: 01-04-07 Location: Canada Posts: 1,943 Country:	Just another biased post BBC NEWS \| Middle East \| Democrats wary over Iran claims

02-12-2007, 05:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
smilingassassin *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 12-12-03 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 2,713 Country:	Not paranoid at all, merely pointing out that your laughing at a MSM outlets news post, an outlet known for its bias so really you shouldn't be surprised. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out who the Senior U.S. military officials in Baghdad are so the anonimity is really a farce.

02-13-2007, 00:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
omon Field mechanik *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 11-01-06 Location: bk Posts: 1,879 Country:	chechen rebels use russian weapons agains russians,not just ak, but aa missles, mortar rounds..ect, does it mean russian government selling them? no, corupt officers and corrupt manufacter reps. selling them. what are the chances that the same thing happens in iran? imo quite possible.

02-13-2007, 06:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
TheChosenOne *Military Professional* Join Date: 01-12-07 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 142	I'm anticipating and can't wait for the next step of the story to come out. "Iran trains Shi'ite militia members." Good, finally this part of the story becomes offical. Now, it just needs to be exposed that parts of the Iranian military are covertly training certain individuals who then come back and train others.

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