TEHRAN (AFP) - Iran Tuesday refused to rule out using oil supplies as a weapon in the standoff over its nuclear programme, saying Washington had never excluded attacking the Islamic republic.
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"When the Americans say that using the military option against Iran regarding its nuclear issue is not off the table then Iran can say that it will not put aside the instrument of oil," Iran's representative to OPEC, Hossein Kazempour Ardebili, said in an interview with the Shargh newspaper.
Asked where Iran's "red line" on using oil as a weapon lay, he replied: "The red line lies where the Americans fail to say that using military means against Iran is illegal."
"We will not be the first to use our instrument but if the others do not put aside their pressure instruments in the negotiations, then it is natural both sides talk about their instruments," he added.
2007-06-19 14:28:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
If Iran wishes to have nuclear power for peacefull means and energy then fine
The west will built supervise and guard it
They must accept that their behaviour - stealing British soldiers and then expecting the UK to apologise for the criminal acts of Iran show they can not be trusted with more than a match box
As such
What should the response be to the nation of Iran that wishes to threaten again ?
2007-06-19 14:30:22 · update #1
Hmm, Think about the timing. We went to war with the wrong country. Now our troops and resources are running thin.
We need to make it clear that if they take an aggressive stand then we will have to take one as well. Why is it Bush will jump all over Iraq, when many thought the real threat was in Iran the entire time. If something doesn't happen soon this will be the start of World Was Three.
2007-06-20 09:53:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Great thinking hardwoodrods. I say make i list of all Iranian military and nuclear targets. Lauch our top secret hypersonic stealth bombers to destroyt them. Then, launch F-18's to attack secondary targets. Bombard the land with the destroy's 5 inch guns. Then land marines and the army backed by countless attacks by helicopter's and the Air Force. In a week, will be in tehran and iran will be dead.
Show no mercy, for no mercy will be shown to you. (This is what every general should say to his troops)
To show mercy is to prolong and/or possible lose the war for the good side.
2007-06-19 23:57:40 · answer #2 · answered by F-14Dude 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Iran is in the target sites of a lot of nations, most of them in the region. I would bet that within days, if not hours, Iran becomes an OBVIOUS partner with the Hamas group. It is known that they arm and finance them already, but the Iranian mind set is to do what Saddam & Co. never accomplished... becoming the Super Power of the Arab world, then spreading out world wide. IRAN is with out doubt the single largest risk to WORLD war there is, soon someone will take action, but the US is very likely to be a strong behind the scenes supporter.
2007-06-19 14:40:36 · answer #3 · answered by Charles V 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Well the USA is pleading for Iran to help them in Iraq so I guess they are in a weak position
2007-06-19 17:51:56 · answer #4 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Peace ofcourse
2007-06-19 14:34:58 · answer #5 · answered by mar 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The response to Iran is coming, but it won't be from the USA.
Watch for it.
2007-06-19 14:32:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Place the names of six target sites, on six slips of paper. Place the papers in a hat. Choose one. Wipe that site off the face of the earth. Ask yourself a simple question "WWRD"
(What Would Reagen Do?)
Give Peace a chance, through superior firepower.
2007-06-19 14:39:59 · answer #7 · answered by hardwoodrods 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Engage them. Containment is not working.
2007-06-19 14:46:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The US impose there santions to weeken countries then try to take over them (IRAQ) you cant beat them .How are you gonna beat IRAN.
2007-06-19 14:48:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
peacetalks . b very slow to go to war
2007-06-19 14:31:42 · answer #10 · answered by aaron 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋