Israel laying foundation for Iran war
Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:29:32
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Israel has reportedly unveiled plans to prepare for missile
strikes it believes will be launched by states like Iran and Syria.
During the five-day preparation operation, Israel will reportedly
simulate conventional and non-conventional missile strikes to test
emergency response against Iran and Syria as well as the evacuation
of cities.
The operation is slated to begin on April 6, according to the
WorldTribune.com.
Although the operation seems to be an innocent attempt to improve
defense capabilities, pundits are beginning to question whether the
exercise may be aimed at laying the foundation for a strike on
Iran's nuclear facilities.
Analysts claim this news echoes the latest developments and points
to a war on Iran as it follows a recent report that a US nuclear
submarine had been deployed to the Persian Gulf.
Another reason that has caused speculation that the Islamic Republic
will come under attack is the sudden resignation of US Admiral
William "Fox" Fallon.
Admiral Fallon played one of the most decisive roles in US foreign
policy by overseeing military operations in the Middle East. He was
well-known for his opposition to the Bush administration rattling
sabers with Iran.
Another development that has worried analysts is that Saudi Arabia
reportedly started taking measures to prepare for nuclear fallout a
day after US Vice President Dick Cheney met with Saudi officials
during his Mideast tour.
As the details of Cheney's recent discussions with his Arab allies
remain unclear, question have been raised regarding the timing of
such drastic measures.
According to popular government-guided Saudi newspaper Okaz, Saudi
Arabia will start the implementation of 'national plans to deal with
any sudden nuclear and radioactive hazards that may affect the
Kingdom following expert warnings of possible attacks on Iran's
Bushehr nuclear reactors'.
This is while Iran maintains that as a signatory to the
Non-Proliferation Treaty, it is entitled to use nuclear technology
for peaceful purposes.
Tehran has warned on numerous occassions that any attack launched
against it shall be met with a 'crushing response'.