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Iran's 'innovative weaponry' to surprise invaders
2009-08-08
The commander of Iran's Ground Forces says the country has developed its defense doctrine based on the military capabilities and the 'weak points' of its enemies.

"Iran's armed forces, including the Ground Forces, have managed to develop the necessary weapons to confront any threats and this is achieved through analysis of the enemies' capabilities and weak points," IRNA quoted Ahmad-Reza Pourdastan as saying.

"For example we have found that the enemies suffer weaknesses in conducting operations in close range fighting," he noted.

As a result, the Ground Forces developed "innovative weaponry" in a move, which apart from improving the country's defense capabilities has boosted the Iranian service members' morale, Pourdastan said.

The commander concluded that Iran's modern arsenal "will inflict serious damage" upon any aggressor.
Posted by:Fred

#11  I found the exploding underpants trick very innovative, indeed.
Posted by: crosspatch   2009-08-08 22:05  

#10  If they've been properly brainwashed, you destroy the leadership and they'll wander around afraid to move or do anything without "Guidance".
Posted by: Redneck Jim   2009-08-08 13:40  

#9  We will destroy them from long and medium range, and then just hire the survivors to clean up the rubble at close range.

There, RiV, fixed it for ya! Don't thank me, just send cash. ;-)
Posted by: AlmostAnonymous5839   2009-08-08 12:31  

#8  "For example we have found that the enemies suffer weaknesses in conducting operations in close range fighting," he noted."
No problem. We just won't engage them at close range. We will destroy them from long and medium range, and then just clean up the rubble at close range.
(Assuming that we do have problems engaging at close range.)
Posted by: Rambler in Virginia   2009-08-08 11:55  

#7  Too bad we wont get to be shocked and amazed by their secret weapons.
Posted by: Richard of Oregon   2009-08-08 11:55  

#6  "What are ya gonna do? Bleed on me?"
Posted by: Frank G   2009-08-08 11:51  

#5  "For example we have found that the enemies suffer weaknesses in conducting operations in close range fighting," he noted.

i.e. Iranian units can't hit s**t at medium or long range.
Posted by: Frozen Al   2009-08-08 11:16  

#4  "For example we have found that the enemies suffer weaknesses in conducting operations in close range fighting," he noted.


They've learned how to kick people in the balls?
Posted by: Raj   2009-08-08 07:35  

#3  I think they've developed hidden holes with sharpened sticks at the bottom. Been studying history, they have!
Posted by: Scooter McGruder   2009-08-08 01:22  

#2  Nuclear mines to practice scorched earth on their own terrain with?
Posted by: 3dc   2009-08-08 00:24  

#1  "For example we have found that the enemies suffer weaknesses in conducting operations in close range fighting," he noted.

in other words, "grab hold of their belt buckles"--general Giap.

Actualy, it sounds like so much wistling past the grave yard. The weakness is relative, and is not going to make much difference for the cannon fodder.
Posted by: N guard   2009-08-08 00:13  

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