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Originally Posted by MrRelevant
This is what Ive heard but I have feeling however destroying Israel would encompass something more covert and ambiguous.Its no secret that Iran is arming most of Israels closest enemies with the latest weaponry.Wouldnt it be safe to assume, somehow ,the Guard could succeed in simply arming one of the many terrorist groups they support with something much more destructive than RPGs and IEDs if they were developed (ie nuclear armed missles).
I mean afterall they havent 'declared' war on the US but they are involved in the war in Iraq in more than a political peace broker role.Dont you agree?
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trying to figure out why iran's export of armaments to its allies is viewed as condemnable while the USA's exports of advanced weaponry to those aligned in opposition to iran is deemed to be reasonable
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A meeting of Arab leaders here appears to have realigned the balance of power in the Middle East in favor of the pragmatic policies and moderate forces opposed to Iran and led by Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Arab oil producers in the Persian Gulf.
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http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpag...52C1A961948260
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US Undersecretary of State Nicholas Burns has signed a deal that will provide Israel with $30bn (£14.8bn) of military aid over the next 10 years.
The Israeli prime minister, Ehud Olmert, has said the aid will preserve his country's military advantage over other countries in the Middle East.
The new military aid package represents a 25% increase from present levels.
The US announced multi-billion-dollar arms deals with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and other Gulf states last month. Washington says it wants to help its allies in the
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6948981.stm
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The Bush administration is preparing to ask Congress to approve an arms sale package for Saudi Arabia and its neighbors that is expected to eventually total $20 billion at a time when some United States officials contend that the Saudis are playing a counterproductive role in Iraq.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/28/wa...28weapons.html