They would just be too much of a fight otherwise?
TEHRAN (Agencies) - Iran exhibited its first locally manufactured fighter plane Wednesday during large-scale military exercises, AP said, quoting the Islamic Republic Broadcasting. The report said the bomber Saegheh is similar to the American F-18 fighter plane, but "more powerful." It also said the plane was "designed, optimized and improved by Iranian experts."
It said the Iranian air force had commissioned the Saegheh plane after many test flights in the past year.
Television footage showed the airplane taking off and launching two rockets. The plane had a small cockpit and only one pilot.
"Saegheh is capable of launching both rockets and bombs," the report said. General Karim Ghavami, commander of Iran's air force, told the television that the war games were being held "to show the trans-regional forces that we are ready to defend our country up to the latest drop of our blood."
2006-09-06
16:04:40
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Anonymous
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Politics & Government
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It would appear Iran expect to be invaded and soon - the news story goes on to say other "great" things about Iran's home built and russian bought military -
It is the last power in the region with oil Are nukes in the game just because the US can't walk through it in a few days ?
2006-09-06
16:06:35 ·
update #1
LibNazi
I am sorry you were unable to answer the question - I guess they removed your brain as it makes it easier for your masters to control you .....you are a good follower no independant thought and a strong herd mentality - Vote for Bush no doubt
2006-09-06
16:09:24 ·
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Brand X
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I am not trying to sell the Iranian press as accurate nor would I say the US press is all that accurate but I do believe it is important to read the news of other nations and understand what they are saying - Nuking Iran is not out of the question given changes in laws and the prevailing attitudes twords Iran - Bush said when asked specifically about a nuclear strike on Iran that "all options were on the table" meaning it is possible- US law would now permit Bush to use a mini nuke on his authoirty without the Congress
2006-09-06
16:18:38 ·
update #3