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 Iran andBRIC Alliance  Iran is about to join the coalitionThe footprint of Russia and China on South America has begun. On November 10, Russia took the lead role in coalition with China, India and Brazil to challenge the super-power supremacy of the US. Brazil and Venezuela are very open to the coalition concept where these large countries support each other in terms of trade, economics, international politics and defense. This coalition is composed of 75% of the world's population and 80% of its natural resources. Iran is about to join the coalition due to their US$200 billion energy deal with China. (VHeadline News, Dec. 30, 2004)   Chavez seeks Iran economic ties The presidents of two leading oil producing nations, Iran and Venezuela, are due to meet to discuss closer economic co-operation. Hugo Chavez and Mohammad Khatami are expected to sign a number of energy deals during President Khatami's three-day visit to Caracas. (BBC, Mar 10, 2005) Venezuela seeking industrial ties with IranA Venezuelan delegation headed by Popular Economy Minister Elias Jaua visited several industrial units in Khorasan Razavi province. (IranMania.com, Dec. 23, 2004)  China's CNPC, Iran's NISOCmull oil cooperation Senior directors of Chinese National Petroleum Company (CNPC) and the National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) discussed cooperation in oil projects. The Chinese delegation is visiting south oil regions within frame of agreements reached between Iranian minister of petroleum and high-ranking Chinese officials. During the meeting, Nosratollah Espiari, managing director of NISOC, noted that there are cooperation grounds between the two companies. Xu Dakum referred to activities of CNPC in such countries as Kazakhstan, Sudan, Libya, Venezuela and Pakistan and noted that the company is operating 1,000 drilling rigs. (IranMania.com, Mar. 11, 2005)  The myth of an Israeli strike on Iran(Asia Times, Apr 7, 2005) Iran Nuclear Resources(Pars Times) US commander warns Iran nukes may invite attack by "other regional power" General John Abizaid, head of the US Central Command, told members of Congress he was surprised the Iranian military had not given more thought to the strategic consequences of acquiring nuclear weapons. "You have to ask the question whether or not achieving a nuclear weapon doesn't invite attack by one of the regional powers," he said. (AFP, Mar 2, 2005) Vice President Dick Cheney fearsIsrael might strike Iran Cheney expressed concern that Israel might strike Iran to take out its incipient nuclear capacity. (MSNBC, Jan 20, 2005) Iran Says It Has Military Might to Deter Attack(Reuters, Jan 18, 2005) Iranian commander says 190,000 US troopsa target if Iran attacked The head of Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards has warned that 190,000 US troops scattered in Afghanistan and Iran close to the Islamic republic could be targetted if Iran were attacked. (AFP, Mar. 2, 2005) |
  America rethinks Iran and Syria adventure as Putin makes Russia and BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) alliance ready for military confrontation (India Daily, Jan 19, 2005)Attacking Iran 'not on US agenda at this point in time' Condoleezza Rice has insisted that attacking Iran is not on America's "agenda at this point in time". She was speaking in London on her first overseas trip as US overseas secretary of state following meetings with Tony Blair and Jack Straw. (BBC News, Feb. 4, 2005) Bush dismisses "ridiculous" US-Iran war talk "This notion that the United States is getting ready to attack Iran is simply ridiculous. Having said that, all options are on the table," US President George W. Bush told a press conference at the end of a summit with European Union (EU) leaders. (AFP, Feb 22, 2005) Expert View: Be very afraidif Bush takes the war on terror to Iran Iran is a much bigger oil producer than Iraq. The surge in prices might be greater this time. The risk of a US attack on Iran can no longer be dismissed. George Bush has identified the country as the next potential target in his campaign against terrorism and tyranny. A military attack is still unlikely, but the consequences are too serious to ignore. The market impact could surpass that of the Iraq war in 2003. (Independent, Jan 30, 2005) Iran "ready" to repel any US attack(AFP, Jan 30, 2005)  America's next target: IranUS special forces 'inside Iran' Speaking to the BBC, investigative reporter Seymour Hersh said officials had told him Iran was America's next target. The Pentagon has dismissed claims that US commandos are carrying out covert operations inside Iran. (BBC News, Jan 17, 2005) Bush won't rule out actionagainst Iran over nukes (Reuters, Jan 18, 2005) US commander warns Iran nukes may invite attack by other regional power General John Abizaid, head of the US Central Command, told members of Congress he was surprised the Iranian military had not given more thought to the strategic consequences of acquiring nuclear weapons. "You have to ask the question whether or not achieving a nuclear weapon doesn't invite attack by one of the regional powers," he said. (AFP, Mar 2, 2005) Vice President Dick Cheney fearsIsrael might strike Iran Cheney expressed concern that Israel might strike Iran to take out its incipient nuclear capacity. (MSNBC, Jan 20, 2005) Iran Says It Has Military Mightto Deter Attack (Reuters, Jan 18, 2005) Iranian commander says 190,000 US troopsa target if Iran attacked The head of Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards has warned that 190,000 US troops scattered in Afghanistan and Iraq close to the Islamic republic could be targetted if Iran were attacked. (AFP, Mar. 2, 2005) Iran's Political and Military LeadershipCall for Martyrdom (Shahada) In a recent statement to the 8th Congress on Martyred Students, Iran's Leader Ali Khamenei praised the culture of shahada (committing martyrdom operations), and called upon students to follow the path of martyrs. (MEMRI, Jan 20, 2005) |
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How Modern Terrorism Uses the InternetBy Gabriel Weimann, U. S. Institute of Peace Methods Utilized by Terrorists in the New Age of Technology 7 Seas Global Intelligence Society for Internet ResearchSoFIR Internet HaganahSoFIR 9/11 The Darkest Day An MSNBC interactive module depicting the events of that fateful day.  Terrorism ResearchGood site for some of the latest research and analysis on terrorists and terrorism. |
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