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2007-04-19 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Iran: Military Not Affected by Sanctions

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Posted by Dave D. 2007-04-19 00:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 IRAN = NORTH KOREA > Dubya is still surrounding them wid the USA's own "String-of-Pearls", as a FREEREPUBLIC Poster says. * FREEREPUBLIC > USA asking INDIA [other Asia-Pacific Nations]for PORT + BASING RIGHTS; + DRUDGE > US INFOWIRE > 21st US NAVY BASED ON GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS.

OTOH, HERITAGE.ORG > CHINA'S SUBMARINE CHALLENGE. SecDef Gates back in 2005 said China's PLAN may be larger than America's in 10 years [2015-17?]. Amer may not have either enuff numbers of SSN or attack subs nor superior qualitative edge anymore come Year 2025 or after - may have only 30, or fewer, subs than the 54 or higher actually needed to counter China's anticipated larger sub fleet.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2007-04-19 03:09|| 2007-04-19 03:09|| Front Page Top

#2 Sue! How could sanctions affect the most powerful military in the Federation Starfleet?

Posted by Bobby 2007-04-19 06:41|| 2007-04-19 06:41|| Front Page Top

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