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2008-07-12 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

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Posted by 3dc 2008-07-12 01:43|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 The old "passive defense" option, eh? As if it's a choice.

Posted by gorb 2008-07-12 02:18|| 2008-07-12 02:18|| Front Page Top

#2 The Iranians are killing two birds with one stone here. The Basiij have been given both heavy weapons and extensive training in urban areas warfare. Both are applicable for civil uprisings and national defense.

I'd say the Iranians learned something from their consultants.

Posted by Pappy 2008-07-12 12:13|| 2008-07-12 12:13|| Front Page Top

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