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2006-01-24 India-Pakistan

U.S. Raid Part Of Bid To Nail Iran On Nuclear Issue

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Posted by Steve 2006-01-24 08:09|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 This is just ISI bullsh*t. While questioning Khan would be great, I don't know that he could add all that much about the current situation in Iran. We know they're developing weapons, but we may not know exactly where, and I doubt Khan does either (but I'd wager the ISI has a good idea). A decent chance to get Ayman easily justifies the missle strike.

Posted by Spot">Spot 2006-01-24 08:38|| 2006-01-24 08:38|| Front Page Top

#2 Getting Khan on record with respect to testifying that Iran has specific interest in developing nuclear weapons (and not just electrical power) would be very useful in persuading the UNSC to begin sanctions. Notwithstanding inaction by the UN (a redundancy, if ever there was one), Khan's testimony would still give American interests one more button on the coat for taking military action against Iran.

More than anything, Khan needs to be put through the wringer for his proliferation activities. Anything that can pry this "national hero" out of the ISI's hands is a good demonstration of power over that intensely corrupt organization.

Posted by Zenster 2006-01-24 13:59|| 2006-01-24 13:59|| Front Page Top

#3 Zenster, puhlease! Is there anyone who doesn't believe Iran is seeking nuclear weapons? And would knowing it is so for a metaphysical fact change the Chinese or Russian vetoes of sanctions? If we take pre-emptive action, we'll be reviled by the same folks who did so in Iraq, regardless of the facts pre- or post-operation.

As to Kahn, leave him to the historians.

Posted by Shereque Glogum4908 2006-01-24 14:05|| 2006-01-24 14:05|| Front Page Top

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