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IAF and ground troops attacked Iranian weapons in Syria'
2007-09-11
Israel's alleged incursion into Syrian skies last week included a strike on what was likely to have been Iranian arms transferred to the country, CNN reported on Tuesday afternoon. According to the news network, a ground operation was also part of the overall foray. Neither Jerusalem nor Damascus has confirmed the report.

CNN claimed that the operation was largely aerial but also had comprised of ground components, left "a great hole in the desert." Although CNN did not cite a specific source, the network gave credence to "US government officials." The report said the IAF targets were likely to be weaponry delivered by Syria which was intended for the use of Hizbullah.

Further, the report said the US was pleased with the alleged sortie, which it said, sent a "clear message" to the region.
Posted by:Nimble Spemble

#6  Okay-y-y, so CNN is basically claiming that Israel unilater attacked SYRIA to stop the flow of terror weapons to various Radical-Terror groups becuz Syria is doin' nuthin to stop 'em - IOW, AN ISRAEL-SYRIA-IRAN WAR/CONFLICT HAS [informally]BEGUN???
Posted by: JosephMendiola   2007-09-11 21:31  

#5  Q: Given that it didn't seem to work, what should Syria get for its air defense system?

A: A refund.
Posted by: gorb   2007-09-11 18:06  

#4  i'm sure we could help them along the way in the in flight re fueling dept.
Posted by: sinse   2007-09-11 14:51  

#3  Now they just need to work on their in-flight refueling...
Posted by: Nimble Spemble   2007-09-11 14:37  

#2  note the silence....delicious
Posted by: Frank G   2007-09-11 14:32  

#1  ...left "a great hole in the desert."

heh heh heh...
Posted by: tu3031   2007-09-11 14:15  

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