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'Iran may lash out at Israel'
2010-01-31
US President Barack Obama's national security adviser on Friday cited a heightened risk that Iran will respond to growing pressure over its nuclear program by stoking violence against .

The adviser, retired Marine Gen. James Jones, said history shows that when regimes are feeling pressure they can lash out through surrogates.

He said that in Iran's case that would mean facilitating attacks on through Hizbullah in and Hamas in . helps arm both terrorist groups.

Jones also alluded to the prospect of additional international sanctions being applied to as one factor in making feel greater pressure.

He said another factor is internal pressure -- an apparent reference to street protests against the Iranian leadership over the disputed presidential election June 12.
Posted by:Fred

#6  As distinct from their regular behavior?
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2010-01-31 13:40  

#5  Hell, Obumble isn't even a mouth. Jus ask the Iranian protesters he claims to have supported.
Posted by: CrazyFool   2010-01-31 09:50  

#4  We have Skinny for President. Skinny wouldnt fight for his own mother.

Can you say gutless, boyz and gurlz?

When are you gonna learn, Bambi is a MOUTH?

If you mean business you dont "warn" people...you get in close and you move early. And you dont give them any choices to make.
Posted by: Titus    2010-01-31 09:08  

#3  Umrah 2010 will get underway by mid February 2010. Will the fireworks begin before, during or after ?
Posted by: Deadeye Unotle7001   2010-01-31 09:01  

#2  They do, and they're committing suicide, good riddance.
Posted by: Redneck Jim   2010-01-31 02:09  

#1  Iran may lash out at Israel

Posted by: AzCat   2010-01-31 01:22  

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