US warns Iran on missile threat

by urbano411 | July 10, 2008 at 09:07 am | 605 views | 7 comments

Iranian shows off its weapons delivery to make it clear that it is capable of direct attacks on Isreal. Will this keep Isreal in check or just prompt them to make a preemptive move on Iran?

The US has said it will not hesitate to defend its interests and those of its allies as Iran continues missile tests.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the US had increased its security in the region and Iran should not be "confused" about US capabilities.

Iran tested missiles on Wednesday that could reach Israel, and on Thursday carried out further tests.

Meanwhile French energy giant Total has said it will not invest in Iran because it is too politically risky.

New tests

Condoleezza Rice was speaking during a visit to Georgia.

She said: "We take very strongly our obligation to defend our allies and we intend to do that.

"In the Gulf area, the United States has enhanced its security capacity, its security presence and we are working closely with all our allies... to make [sure] they are capable of defending themselves."

The Iranian military said on Thursday its Revolutionary Guards had carried out further medium- and long-range missile tests overnight.

The tests included the first night test of the Shahab-3 missile, said to have a range of 2,000km (1,240 miles), along with shore-to-sea, surface-to-surface and sea-to-air missiles, state media reported.

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Anonymous (not verified)

at 12:11 on July 10th, 2008

Just to get this straight... The U.S. puts on a big war games show... Israel puts on a big war games show... Now, Iran puts on a big war games show... and it's considered a major provocation. So, who's provoking who? Are we about to get suckered into another pointless invasion by the very same people that lied us into the last one?

urbano411

at 12:58 on July 10th, 2008

Yes, sounds like you got it pretty straight. I don't understand why everyone is so upset about some radicals just trying to get their hands on some good weapons so then can kill people they hate. Anonymous you are absolutely right. The US is so busy running all over the place provoking people when we should just sit home and let the chips fall where they may. Besides we can let the U.N. keep an eye on everyone since they have done such a great job keeping people safe from harm everywhere. They (the U.N.) have fed the starving almost ending starvation, have reduced poverty in such a way that there are almost no poor people, have protected people from genocide and most countries have not needed assistance from the US in decades. Interesting when it's looked at from your point of view.

Anonymous (not verified)

at 14:40 on July 10th, 2008

Yes Urbano, we should just sit home and mind our own business. As long as we do that, people in other countries will welcome Americans as friendly visitors. What you represent with your sarcasm is an incredible cultural arrogance: Only Americans (and Israelis) are good and to be trusted, everybody else is subhuman and subject to termination. Excuse me if I don't like be seen in your company.

urbano411

at 16:54 on July 10th, 2008

I spend a large amount of time in many different parts of the world and have yet to experience the hateful Anti-American sentiment you speak of. I find that most American arrogance is specifically held by Americans against Americans, simply for having a different opinion from one another. As far as being seen in my company, your insightful judgment of who i am is probably just as right as the rest of your opinions. Your choice to criticize Anonymously is quite telling about your need to speak from the shadows. Some would even say it highlights your lack of conviction. Come into the light the view is much better.

Anonymous (not verified)

at 19:28 on July 10th, 2008

I haven't heard much talk of an invasion...