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2006-04-23 Iraq

Talabani expresses concern over Turkish, Iranian troop build-up.

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Posted by Besoeker 2006-04-23 13:45|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I suspect that the Turks and Iranians may have reached a nudge-nudge wink-wink to wipe out the PKK at the same time. However, this leaves three variables in play: the rest of the Kurds, and their Peshmurga army; the Iraqi army; and the US.

In past the Turks have said they might enter Iraq to attack the PKK, yet if the Iranians entered Iraq it would be causus belli, unless perhaps it was done at the same time as the Turkish advance.

The Iranian shelling into Iraq received no response--this might embolden them to send in ground forces. The US could either slaughter or capture them, or ignore them.

It would be a shame to miss an opportunity to terrify the Iranian military right now. It would also be terribly difficult to encircle them in a mountainous area.

Posted by Anonymoose 2006-04-23 14:35|| 2006-04-23 14:35|| Front Page Top

#2 It would also be terribly difficult to encircle them in a mountainous area.

Not with Air Assault. Mountains are perfect for that type of operation in northern Iraq. Not quite high enough to degrade choppers badly.

Posted by DarthVader 2006-04-23 15:57|| 2006-04-23 15:57|| Front Page Top

#3 Turkey should be reminded of their backstabbing behavior and told that their troops will be fodder the minute they step in - screw Incirlik.

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2006-04-23 16:33|| 2006-04-23 16:33|| Front Page Top

#4 Yes, I do recall something about over-flight, landing, and basing refusals. Good point Frank.

Posted by Besoeker 2006-04-23 16:36|| 2006-04-23 16:36|| Front Page Top

#5 As wid EGYPT, the Turks know Iran's Mullahs want Empire and to replace INSTANBUL wid TEHRAN as the center of the future Regional and eventually Global Muslim State. Turkey, as would every other sovereign Muslim nation on Asia Minor, may end up being just another province of Tehran. No longer only about the KURDS.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2006-04-23 23:04|| 2006-04-23 23:04|| Front Page Top

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