Russia and China still oppose sanctions
This just in - but to no one's suprise.
Sanctions seem to be the only option that is honestly being considered at this time. That said, Iran knows that as long as sanctions are blocked (thanks to Russia and China) the hands of the world are tied, because even though military action is still a option in the eyes of President Bush, not all diplomatic options have been used as of yet, and until they are no action will be taken. It's become a political cat and mouse game instead of being concerned about security.
Iran is continuing to play the world for fools, as they go about their secret business and formulate their plans - not to mention openly brag about what they are doing.
If this were not enough cause ofr concern, Iran has said once again that they will strike Israel - this time if the USA does anything that they determine to be evil, which could mean sanctions or military action.
This doesn't help the desire by the UNSC to reign in Iran (but it does help bolster the case that Iran needs to be reigned in). Iran knows it and will continue to be emboldened by such statements. Sadly there may come a time shortly when hard decisions need to be made that will cause harm to some degree. An attempt to reign in Iran may cost Israel something, but the questions is do you pay now and end the affair or end up paying to a greater degree later.
Sanctions seem to be the only option that is honestly being considered at this time. That said, Iran knows that as long as sanctions are blocked (thanks to Russia and China) the hands of the world are tied, because even though military action is still a option in the eyes of President Bush, not all diplomatic options have been used as of yet, and until they are no action will be taken. It's become a political cat and mouse game instead of being concerned about security.
Iran is continuing to play the world for fools, as they go about their secret business and formulate their plans - not to mention openly brag about what they are doing.
If this were not enough cause ofr concern, Iran has said once again that they will strike Israel - this time if the USA does anything that they determine to be evil, which could mean sanctions or military action.
This doesn't help the desire by the UNSC to reign in Iran (but it does help bolster the case that Iran needs to be reigned in). Iran knows it and will continue to be emboldened by such statements. Sadly there may come a time shortly when hard decisions need to be made that will cause harm to some degree. An attempt to reign in Iran may cost Israel something, but the questions is do you pay now and end the affair or end up paying to a greater degree later.
posted by A. R. Welty at 9:54 AM
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