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2009-03-06 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Morocco cuts ties with Iran over Bahrain

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Posted by mhw 2009-03-06 13:13|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 Here's an interesting article on the history of Bahrain and Iran -- Bahrain is important to us since the USN 5th Fleet makes it home there!

The article is somewhat short, a little difficult to read because of some of the language (may be it has been translated, and some words translated strangely)

Mishmahig Islands (Bahrain), "How was separated from Iran?"

Guicciardi with the UN, in 1970, was sent to determine the political future of the British territory. He concluded the people wanted independence from both Britain and Iran.

The report of Guicciardi was surrounded to the Security Council of the United Nations and in the meeting of 11th May 1970 was discussed. Following the ratification of this report, the mentioned resolution of Security Council was conveyed to the Governments of Iran and Britain.

The Governments of Iran reported the result of the mission and the resolution of the United Nations to the two assemblies (The lower and upper houses of Parliaments). The report of The Government was ratified by Iranian National Assembly (Mjles-e Shoray-e Melli) in 14th of May, and by Iranian Senate (Majles-e Sena) on 18th of May.

Iran is now rattling swords. Curious, as they now are feeling stronger and stronger with The One now in power, if they will attempt to pull a Saddam and attempt to get the island back.

Posted by Sherry 2009-03-06 14:32|| 2009-03-06 14:32|| Front Page Top

#2 Any attack on Bahrain would involve a huge number of foreign nationals and business interests from much of the world. China has a big footprint in Bahrain, and owes them a big favor for sponsoring China into the WTO.

So this would not just be a head-on attack against the US Navy.

Posted by Anonymoose 2009-03-06 18:38|| 2009-03-06 18:38|| Front Page Top

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