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Iranian FM: Zionist regime in Middle East constant threat

2006-03-31

Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Thursday that the "Zionist regime" in the Middle East has always proven to be a constant threat. In response to a question from the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on whether Iran fears an Israeli pre-emptive strike, Mottaki said that the officials of the "Zionist regime" has said that they are facing an earthquake in the occupied land, and therefore "we do not think it can carry out its threats".

Mottaki stressed in a new conference today that nuclear technology for peaceful uses is the inalienable right of the states adhering to the non-proliferation treaty (NPT) and that Iran has been a member for the past 36 years. The Iranian foreign minister did not see that the Security Council is the appropriate body to deal with the Iranian issue, and noted that deadlines are also not an appropriate idea. Mottaki stressed that Iran's drive to peaceful nuclear technology does not need the permission of any country. "We are ready to work towards the achievement of this right in the context of negotiations with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and that Iran's cooperation will continue with the agency," he stressed.

On the proposed talks between Iran and the US on Iraq and whether Iran is willing to start such talks after the Security-Council developments, Mottaki said that Iran supported the expansion of democracy inside Iraq. Mottaki added that Iran supported and supports the territorial integrity, national unity and nation building in Iraq. The Iranian foreign minister noted that the recent proposal by Iraqi leaders for Iran to talk with the US about issues relating to Iraq is viewed by Iran as a means of trying to help the Iraqi nation. He stressed that these negotiations will be only limited to the Iraqi issue, and that the venue and time is yet to be finalized. Mottaki held this press conference following his address to the Conference on Disarmament.

Posted by:Fred

#8 If the mullahs weren't such dangerous madmen, it would almost be amusing to watch these total wingnuts vigorously suck their own butts in order to breathe enough exhaust to finally believe what they're spewing.

Posted by: Zenster 2006-03-31 20:24

#7 I think the "earthquake" is a reference to the Israeli elections. (Yet, I don't know why he thinks there's a discord of earthquake proportions. He must be nuts.) And that in Israel's complete dissaray post-election, they won't be able to handle a pre-emptive strike.

On the other hand, he may be forecasting that Israel is about to undergo a major attack (the earthquake) that will eliminate the threat of pre-emptive strike.

I think the tense - despite the bad phrasing of the quote - "about to face" may be truer. Option 2 is what I fear is on the calendar.

Posted by: Thinemp Whimble2412 2006-03-31 19:36

#6 Zion this, Zion that. Who is that with the strange looking hat?

Posted by: newc 2006-03-31 12:42

#5 Yeah, Israel is always attacking Iran for no reason.
Sending suicide bombers into public markets and busses.

Posted by: Gleamble Flomort5937 2006-03-31 09:48

#4 Mottaki said that the officials of the "Zionist regime" has said that they are facing an earthquake in the occupied land, and therefore "we do not think it can carry out its threats".

WTF? This is even hard logic to follow in MM-land. Because of an earthquake (in Iran), Israel can't carry out it's threats (not that Israel's even really threatened them yet)? What part of F-16s dropping bombs needs to be on the ground, there MMs? Yeesh, methinks someone's been hittin' the opium pipes too much.

Posted by: BA 2006-03-31 09:27

#3 Clearly, thpse zionists are a constant threat. it's obvious that tiny speck of land on the Med has designs on conquering neighboring Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and Egypt first, with the rest of the middle east to follow. They plan on forcing the indigenous populations worship only in the Jewish faith. All others will be killed. After all, they have nukes, and they're just itching to use them agains the glorious muslim world. Because these joooooos are barbaric in nature, unlike the enlightened muslims of the world. If only they could find islam, the true religion of peace.

/sarcasm

What's ironic is that just about every other middle eastern country hopes Israel DOES preemptively strike Iran, but is loathe to admit it. So they keep their fingers crossed in their halls of government while fomenting hate in their streets.

Posted by: PlanetDan 2006-03-31 05:13

#2 In response to a question from the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on whether Iran fears an Israeli pre-emptive strike, Mottaki said that the officials of the "Zionist regime" has said that they are facing an earthquake in the occupied land, and therefore "we do not think it can carry out its threats".

Better get your story straight, Turban Boyz. You're the ones having the earthquake.
See story.

Posted by: Alaska Paul 2006-03-31 02:28

#1 You are right Mottaki, they are a threat.

Fo' kicken' yo' ass, beeoootch!

Posted by: DarthVader 2006-03-31 00:25

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