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2011-03-25 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Iran tried to buy banned items from N. Korea: Envoys

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Posted by Fred 2011-03-25 00:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Iran

#1 TOPIX > TURKEY: [Captured] IRAN ARMS CARGO BOUND FOR SYRIA ILLEGAL, BUT NOT DANGEROUS.

Oh yeah, dat's going to ease Israel's mind - NOT.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2011-03-25 00:28|| 2011-03-25 00:28|| Front Page Top

#2 Great summary.

Do you believe that the Chinese gov did not know of that intercepted shipment? Wouldn't it be in China's interest to supply Iran AND Saudi Arabia with nukes? I believe they supplied the Saudi with long range nuclear capable missiles in the 1980s against the wishes of US?

Keeping in mind the continuous visits to Moscow by the royals, including Bandar Bush, since 2008 and Riyahd's recently announced partnership in a Yunnan province refinery along with its attendant pipeline through Myanmar, a huge no-no for Washington, do you believe the Saudi have broken from the US?

Posted by Seeker1 2011-03-25 17:31|| 2011-03-25 17:31|| Front Page Top

#3 I never heard the name "Bandar Bush" before, Seeker1, which shows how limited my experience is. ;-)

doyou believe the Saudi have broken from the US?

I always thought the House of Saud used America as a market and as Janissaries. They never loved us for ourselves, but I think neither will they break with us completely so long as we are useful to them. On the other hand, if China is correct in their belief that they will supersede the U.S., then it would be wise for the Saudis to build connections with them, too. On the third hand, I don't think the Saudis would much enjoy a world that had China as hegemon instead of the U.S.

Posted by trailing wife 2011-03-25 19:45|| 2011-03-25 19:45|| Front Page Top

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