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2007-01-11 Iraq
U.S. Forces Raid Iranian Consulate in Iraq, Detain 5
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Posted by Steve 2007-01-11 07:44|| || Front Page|| [11135 views since 2007-05-07]  Top

#1 Good. Now line them up against a wall and have them shot for aiding the enemy.
Posted by DarthVader">DarthVader  2007-01-11 08:00||   2007-01-11 08:00|| Front Page Top

#2 ignores a key recommendation of the bipartisan Iraq Study Group -- diplomatic engagement with Iran and Syria

I would say this is GOOD diplomatic engagement!!
Posted by ARMYGUY 2007-01-11 08:11||   2007-01-11 08:11|| Front Page Top

#3 The men, suspected of weapons smuggling, were later released to Iranian officials in the capital. Deputy White House Press Secretary Scott Stanzel said on Dec. 26 those detainees had diplomatic status, and an investigation would be completed before ``characterizing their activities.''

Very strong diplomatic condemnation and 7 course dinner to follow. Meanwhile, muzzrats chuckle, as IED's continue to kill US forces.
Posted by Besoeker 2007-01-11 08:13||   2007-01-11 08:13|| Front Page Top

#4 
Payback's a Bitch.
Posted by doc 2007-01-11 08:39||   2007-01-11 08:39|| Front Page Top

#5 Now let's bomb the hell out of the Iranian Embassy in Beirut. Make the Chink hit in Belgrade look like peanuts by comparison
Posted by mac 2007-01-11 08:56||   2007-01-11 08:56|| Front Page Top

#6 Since we only got 5 we're gonna have to keep them 4618 days.
Posted by Shipman 2007-01-11 09:12||   2007-01-11 09:12|| Front Page Top

#7 Do consulate personnel and consulate grounds have diplomatic immunity?
Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2007-01-11 09:42||   2007-01-11 09:42|| Front Page Top

#8 Not from us.
Posted by Chuck Darwin 2007-01-11 09:52||   2007-01-11 09:52|| Front Page Top

#9 Do consulate personnel and consulate grounds have diplomatic immunity?

Depends. If they're only functioning in a lawful manner, we do nothing. If they play "gotcha" games, we neutralize them. Unless they're Mexican, that is, where we bend over and kiss their a$$es.
Posted by Old Patriot">Old Patriot  2007-01-11 10:36|| http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/]">[http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/]  2007-01-11 10:36|| Front Page Top

#10 Uhm, did we just surreptitiously declare war on the Iranians?!?!
Posted by Anon4021 2007-01-11 11:13||   2007-01-11 11:13|| Front Page Top

#11 Uhm, did we just surreptitiously declare war on the Iranians?!?!

Umm, no, they did in 1979. And since we haven't had diplomatic relations since then, their diplomats don't have immunity from us.
Posted by spiffo 2007-01-11 11:28||   2007-01-11 11:28|| Front Page Top

#12 five 3rd class tickets to Guantanamo please ...... that would ruffle a few feathers me thinks
Posted by MacNails 2007-01-11 11:33||   2007-01-11 11:33|| Front Page Top

#13 Umm, no, they did in 1979. And since we haven't had diplomatic relations since then, their diplomats don't have immunity from us

Well yes, but since then, we haven't ever struck back or even really acknowledged that we're at war.

Thank you, Mr. Peanut
Posted by Anon4021 2007-01-11 11:41||   2007-01-11 11:41|| Front Page Top

#14 Applying the CONSEQUENCES of the Golden rule to Iran: this is "others doing unto you" as a consequence of what Iran "did unto others".
Posted by Ptah">Ptah  2007-01-11 12:03|| http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org]">[http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org]  2007-01-11 12:03|| Front Page Top

#15 ignores a key recommendation of the bipartisan Iraq Study Group

I thought their key recommendation was sodomizing Israel?
Posted by gromgoru 2007-01-11 12:40||   2007-01-11 12:40|| Front Page Top

#16 interesting development.
Posted by Frank G">Frank G  2007-01-11 13:00||   2007-01-11 13:00|| Front Page Top

#17 No link, but I understand that Iran claims it's a consulate, but it's actually something else and the guys captured are not diplomats.
Posted by exJAG 2007-01-11 13:07||   2007-01-11 13:07|| Front Page Top

#18 I heard it was nothing more than a house with some Iranians. If the Iraqi government officially recognizes these "diplomats" or not could make a big difference.
Posted by Mike N. 2007-01-11 13:17||   2007-01-11 13:17|| Front Page Top

#19 If I were the Iranians, and depending what was in the house, I wouldn't claim it as a consulate, or the occupants as diplomats.

Posted by Ptah">Ptah  2007-01-11 13:38|| http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org]">[http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org]  2007-01-11 13:38|| Front Page Top

#20 Maybe it's like one of them combo Mosque/Check Cashing/Cellphone places?
Posted by tu3031 2007-01-11 13:47||   2007-01-11 13:47|| Front Page Top

#21 How do you like that consulate shit boys!
Posted by Ulimp Chating9177 2007-01-11 14:05||   2007-01-11 14:05|| Front Page Top

#22 Popcorn. Need popcorn.
Posted by gorb 2007-01-11 14:26||   2007-01-11 14:26|| Front Page Top

#23 Rope, tree...
Posted by Icerigger 2007-01-11 14:56||   2007-01-11 14:56|| Front Page Top

#24 Icerigger, pliers first! ;-)
Posted by twobyfour 2007-01-11 14:58||   2007-01-11 14:58|| Front Page Top

#25 Unless that "consulate" was issued the proper documentation from the Iraqi elected government, and the persons involved have gone through the formal documentation and rituals involved, then there is nothing about diplomatic immunity involved. The host country has to recognize the embassy or consulate, and the personnel there, for the immunity to be claiming or in force. Otherwise, the Iranians and anyone else could just setup anywhere they wanted and claim diplomatic privileges - not how the whole thing has been ironed out over the past 2 centuries.
Posted by Shieldwolf 2007-01-11 18:03||   2007-01-11 18:03|| Front Page Top

#26 I'll pay their delinquent parking tickets if they promise to execute these bastards.
Posted by Hammerhead 2007-01-11 18:05||   2007-01-11 18:05|| Front Page Top

#27 update on Drudge
Posted by Frank G">Frank G  2007-01-11 18:26||   2007-01-11 18:26|| Front Page Top

#28 Note this Iranian headquarters is in Arbil, the capital of Kurdistan and under Kurdish diplomatic protection. Just as the Islamic Revolutionary Guards, who were recently arrested in Hakim's compound with bomb making kits and documents detailing Irainian operations, were invited and under the protection of Talibani.
Posted by ed 2007-01-11 19:19||   2007-01-11 19:19|| Front Page Top

#29 Do the Kurds actually have the power to grant diplomatic immunity?
Posted by Mike N. 2007-01-11 19:40||   2007-01-11 19:40|| Front Page Top

#30 no, especially not on Iranians :-)
Posted by Frank G">Frank G  2007-01-11 20:06||   2007-01-11 20:06|| Front Page Top

#31 They are operating with the knowledge of the Kurdish leadership and with Kurdish diplomatic immunity. Let's be honest here. Baghdad has no power in Kurdistan. It is the Barzanis and Talibanis who decide what goes on in Kurdistan.
Posted by ed 2007-01-11 20:09||   2007-01-11 20:09|| Front Page Top

#32 I think it was a dual message to both the Iranians and the Kurdish leadership that allowed them in
Posted by Frank G">Frank G  2007-01-11 20:26||   2007-01-11 20:26|| Front Page Top

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