Adding yet more fuel to a raging fire!

Antaletriangle · 09-09-2008, 08:12 PM

US allays UAE fears of Iran war fallout
Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:18:58 GMT

Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile shield
The US is planning to sell the United Arab Emirates an advanced missile shield, amid fears of an Iranian reaction to an attack on its soil.

According to sources who attended briefings on the matter, the US Congress is expected to review and approve the proposed $7 billion military deal on the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system within 30 days.

The THAAD system is designed to defend against short and intermediate-range ballistic missiles both inside and outside the Earth's atmosphere.

The report comes amid speculation that the ongoing conflict in the Caucasus is a prelude to a joint US, Israeli military strike on Iran.

The conflict in the Caucasus began with Georgia's military offensive into independence-seeking South Ossetia to reclaim the de-facto region by force. The US, subsequently, moved its warships into the Black Sea, claiming that the deployment was aimed at delivering humanitarian aid to the region.

Earlier last week, Russian Duma Deputy Sergei Markov said Washington needs Georgian territory to bomb Iranian nuclear facilities.

According to a congressional staff member, the proposed sale to the UAE includes anti-missile interceptors, launchers, fire control and communications systems, a radar and training, among other things.

Kenneth Katzman, an expert on the Persian Gulf at the Congressional Research Service, said the UAE has long been eager to attain a 'sophisticated antidote' for Iran's missile capabilities.

"The UAE has been concerned for many years about possible retaliation against it for US or Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities," he said.

Washington and Tel Aviv have threatened to launch air strikes against Iranian nuclear installations under the pretext that Tehran, a signatory to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), has plans to develop nuclear weaponry.

In response to such threats, Iran has warned that it would not hesitate to target 'Israel and 32 US bases' in the region, should the country come under attack.

http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id...onid=351020104

Event_Horizon · 09-09-2008, 10:06 PM

Seven billion! I bet thats small change to them.

Jonathon · 09-10-2008, 05:05 AM

Maybe that buys us some time. Unless of course they want to be real A-Holes and start the war right after they collect their 7 billion.

HeidiLore · 09-10-2008, 05:16 AM

Wow...do they really NEED it???

09-09-2008, 08:12 PM	#1
Antaletriangle Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.K. Posts: 3,380	Adding yet more fuel to a raging fire! US allays UAE fears of Iran war fallout Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:18:58 GMT Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile shield The US is planning to sell the United Arab Emirates an advanced missile shield, amid fears of an Iranian reaction to an attack on its soil. According to sources who attended briefings on the matter, the US Congress is expected to review and approve the proposed $7 billion military deal on the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system within 30 days. The THAAD system is designed to defend against short and intermediate-range ballistic missiles both inside and outside the Earth's atmosphere. The report comes amid speculation that the ongoing conflict in the Caucasus is a prelude to a joint US, Israeli military strike on Iran. The conflict in the Caucasus began with Georgia's military offensive into independence-seeking South Ossetia to reclaim the de-facto region by force. The US, subsequently, moved its warships into the Black Sea, claiming that the deployment was aimed at delivering humanitarian aid to the region. Earlier last week, Russian Duma Deputy Sergei Markov said Washington needs Georgian territory to bomb Iranian nuclear facilities. According to a congressional staff member, the proposed sale to the UAE includes anti-missile interceptors, launchers, fire control and communications systems, a radar and training, among other things. Kenneth Katzman, an expert on the Persian Gulf at the Congressional Research Service, said the UAE has long been eager to attain a 'sophisticated antidote' for Iran's missile capabilities. "The UAE has been concerned for many years about possible retaliation against it for US or Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities," he said. Washington and Tel Aviv have threatened to launch air strikes against Iranian nuclear installations under the pretext that Tehran, a signatory to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), has plans to develop nuclear weaponry. In response to such threats, Iran has warned that it would not hesitate to target 'Israel and 32 US bases' in the region, should the country come under attack. http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id...onid=351020104

09-09-2008, 10:06 PM	#2
Event_Horizon Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 48	Re: Adding yet more fuel to a raging fire! Seven billion! I bet thats small change to them.

09-10-2008, 05:05 AM	#3
Jonathon Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 208	Re: Adding yet more fuel to a raging fire! Maybe that buys us some time. Unless of course they want to be real A-Holes and start the war right after they collect their 7 billion.

09-10-2008, 05:16 AM	#4
HeidiLore Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 25	Re: Adding yet more fuel to a raging fire! Wow...do they really NEED it???

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