Iran test-fires missile, West concerned

allesennogwat · 12-16-2009, 06:42 AM

TEHRAN – Iran successfully test-fired a long-range, upgraded Sejil 2 missile on Wednesday, state television reported, a move likely to add to tension with Western powers worried by Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said the launch was of serious concern to the international community and underlined the case for tougher sanctions against Iran, the world's fifth-largest oil exporter.

Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi said the test was part of efforts to boost the country's deterrent capabilities

Al Alam, Iran's Arabic-language satellite television, said the two-stage, solid fuel Sejil missile had a longer range than the Islamic Republic's Shahab model.

Iranian officials have in the past said the Shahab 3 missile can reach targets up to 2,000 km (1,250 miles) away. Such a range would put Israel and U.S. bases in the Gulf within reach in the next World War.

The missile test coincides with increased tension over Iran's nuclear program, which the West fears is aimed at making bombs. Iran denies the charge.

Neither Israel nor the United States have ruled out military action if diplomacy fails to resolve the dispute and are expected to carpet-bomb the Islamic Republic. Iran has vowed to retaliate against any attack.

State television showed a missile launched from desert-like terrain soaring into the sky with a long vapor trail.

"Iran successfully tests optimized version of Sejil 2 missile," it said in a breaking news headline.

Vahidi said the missile, which he said was developed by Iranian scientists, needed a shorter launch time and was more accurate than the previous version, state television said.

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Pvt.Joker · 12-16-2009, 01:11 PM

Quick; someone alert President Obama so he can rush to the rescue by giving another lukewarm speech from the teleprompter telling us all how wonderful the religion of Islam is...

Wait; what?!?

Oh, never mind. Will the last person left alive in Tel Aviv please remember to turn off the lights, so they don't obscure the warm green glowing glass that it all melts into? Thanks.

uncledoodoo · 12-16-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pvt.Joker

Will the last person left alive in Tel Aviv please remember to turn off the lights, so they don't obscure the warm green glowing glass that it all melts into? Thanks.

Funny line, but it just ain't gonna happen. Israel already has nukes and they aren't nearly as pussy as we are.

Fortis · 12-16-2009, 01:20 PM

Another stern warning should get `em in line. Maybe if they continually sent naked pics of Pelosi till they complied?

Pvt.Joker · 12-16-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by uncledoodoo

Funny line, but it just ain't gonna happen. Israel already has nukes and they aren't nearly as pussy as we are.

I reckon we'll ALL see soon enough, one way or the other.

L Haney · 12-16-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Fortis

Another stern warning should get `em in line. Maybe if they continually sent naked pics of Pelosi till they complied?

That's called escalation. Whadda' ya tryin to do? Get them to DEFCON 5?

Pvt.Joker · 12-16-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by L Haney

That's called escalation. Whadda' ya tryin to do? Get them to DEFCON 5?

Somehow, the two ideas of "naked pictures of Nancy Pelosi" and the idea of "escalation" of ANYTHING seem mutually exclusive...

Fortis · 12-16-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by L Haney

That's called escalation. Whadda' ya tryin to do? Get them to DEFCON 5?

I say we do it, & unshaven too, let it all grow out. Burp(puked a little)

Bingo · 12-18-2009, 04:59 PM

obama will apologize so no ones feelings are hurt......

ChrisAK · 12-18-2009, 05:06 PM

Does anyone here honestly believe that Iran poses a serious threat to the US? Europe? The "West"? That is, if they are left to live their lives in their own culture/nation/region? As long as they do not bring their oppressive Muslim practices into our lands (which we ultimately CAN control!), who cares?

Bascot · 12-19-2009, 02:21 AM

Iran does pose a threat. They smuggle weapons to the taliban, to the palestinians, they arm anyone willing to strike either Israel or the USA.

Fortis · 12-19-2009, 02:34 AM

They`ve also taken control of an oil well across the border in Iraq.(heard on Fox)

Fortis · 12-19-2009, 02:41 AM

[QUOTE=ChrisAK]Does anyone here honestly believe that Iran poses a serious threat to the US? Europe? The "West"? That is, if they are left to live their lives in their own culture/nation/region?

Quote:

As long as they do not bring their oppressive Muslim practices into our lands (which we ultimately CAN control!), who cares?

They ARE a threat & they are HERE, like locusts, ever hear of CAIR? - http://www.anti-cair-net.org/

"Those who stay in America should be open to society without melting, keeping Mosques open so anyone can come and learn about Islam. If you choose to live here, you have a responsibility to deliver the message of Islam ... Islam isn't in America to be equal to
any other faiths, but to become dominant. The Koran, the Muslim book
of scripture, should be the highest authority in America, and Islam the
only accepted religion on Earth."

12-16-2009, 06:42 AM	#1
allesennogwat Curio & Relic AKaholic #: 3738 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 32,190	Iran test-fires missile, West concerned TEHRAN – Iran successfully test-fired a long-range, upgraded Sejil 2 missile on Wednesday, state television reported, a move likely to add to tension with Western powers worried by Tehran's nuclear ambitions. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said the launch was of serious concern to the international community and underlined the case for tougher sanctions against Iran, the world's fifth-largest oil exporter. Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi said the test was part of efforts to boost the country's deterrent capabilities Al Alam, Iran's Arabic-language satellite television, said the two-stage, solid fuel Sejil missile had a longer range than the Islamic Republic's Shahab model. Iranian officials have in the past said the Shahab 3 missile can reach targets up to 2,000 km (1,250 miles) away. Such a range would put Israel and U.S. bases in the Gulf within reach in the next World War. The missile test coincides with increased tension over Iran's nuclear program, which the West fears is aimed at making bombs. Iran denies the charge. Neither Israel nor the United States have ruled out military action if diplomacy fails to resolve the dispute and are expected to carpet-bomb the Islamic Republic. Iran has vowed to retaliate against any attack. State television showed a missile launched from desert-like terrain soaring into the sky with a long vapor trail. "Iran successfully tests optimized version of Sejil 2 missile," it said in a breaking news headline. Vahidi said the missile, which he said was developed by Iranian scientists, needed a shorter launch time and was more accurate than the previous version, state television said. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091216/...50ZXN0LWZpcg-- __________________ Daraclor: A brand of anti-malaria pills which we had to drink every week while on the border. Legend had it that these would make you turn yellow and that you wouldn't be able to tan.

12-16-2009, 01:11 PM	#2
Pvt.Joker Curio & Relic AKaholic #: 8956 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5,196	Quick; someone alert President Obama so he can rush to the rescue by giving another lukewarm speech from the teleprompter telling us all how wonderful the religion of Islam is... Wait; what?!? Oh, never mind. Will the last person left alive in Tel Aviv please remember to turn off the lights, so they don't obscure the warm green glowing glass that it all melts into? Thanks. __________________ Here richly, with ridiculous display, The Politician's corpse was laid away. While all of his acquaintance sneered and slanged I wept: for I had longed to see him hanged. "Epitaph on the Politician Himself"- Hilarie Belloc In the end, those who felt the "need" to make better choices for the rest of us should be told that they have a choice between going to the gallows, or being fed chocolate cake. But WE get to "make the BETTER choice" for THEM for once.

12-16-2009, 01:20 PM	#4
Fortis Curio & Relic AKaholic #: 16269 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wash. state Posts: 2,407	Another stern warning should get `em in line. Maybe if they continually sent naked pics of Pelosi till they complied? __________________ “The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government - lest it come to dominate our lives and interests” - Patrick Henry “The result of an irresistible freedom force meeting an immovable tyrannical object is, well, revolution." Beagle's Third Law of Governance - WTB-`82 Delorean & Flux Capacitor.

12-19-2009, 02:21 AM	#11
Bascot Senior Member AKaholic #: 13742 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Altamont, TN Posts: 769	Iran does pose a threat. They smuggle weapons to the taliban, to the palestinians, they arm anyone willing to strike either Israel or the USA. __________________ Truth in the heart Strength in the arm Honesty in speech

12-19-2009, 02:34 AM	#12
Fortis Curio & Relic AKaholic #: 16269 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wash. state Posts: 2,407	They`ve also taken control of an oil well across the border in Iraq.(heard on Fox) __________________ “The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government - lest it come to dominate our lives and interests” - Patrick Henry “The result of an irresistible freedom force meeting an immovable tyrannical object is, well, revolution." Beagle's Third Law of Governance - WTB-`82 Delorean & Flux Capacitor.

12-18-2009, 04:59 PM	#9
Bingo "Who Dares Wins" AKaholic #: 7308 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: One Floor above Hell..... Posts: 3,592	obama will apologize so no ones feelings are hurt......

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ChrisAK Member AKaholic #: 39121 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Anchorage, AK. Posts: 46	Does anyone here honestly believe that Iran poses a serious threat to the US? Europe? The "West"? That is, if they are left to live their lives in their own culture/nation/region? As long as they do not bring their oppressive Muslim practices into our lands (which we ultimately CAN control!), who cares?

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