Iran defiant after Israeli missile test

[shawmutt]

Iran defiant after Israeli missile test | International | Reuters

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel tested a missile on Thursday, prompting Iran to vow retaliation if the Jewish state carried out recent veiled threats to launch strikes, possibly atomic, against Tehran's nuclear facilities. Israel is widely assumed to have nuclear warheads and missiles able to hit Iran. It gave no details of the trial. A defense official said it was "not just flexing its muscles", three days after Prime Minister Ehud Olmert pledged to consider "all options" to prevent Iran building nuclear weapons.

I'm confused--why isn't Israel held to the same standards that all the other countries out there are? If any other country tested a missile out there, it would be on the front page of every American news site. A quick scan of FOX et al shows nothing.

[Dieval]

Quote by: shawmutt Iran defiant after Israeli missile test | International | Reuters I'm confused--why isn't Israel held to the same standards that all the other countries out there are? If any other country tested a missile out there, it would be on the front page of every American news site. A quick scan of FOX et al shows nothing.

I'm not entirely sure which "standards" you're referring to, but as Isreal isn't even close to the threat to western countries that someplace like Iran or Syria is, it's not real surprizing it didn't make the news right when it happened. With all the crap that gets posted as news, I'm really surprised that this didn't make it out there..of course it is still a new story, so give it some time.

[shawmutt]

Testing of a long range missile that can be fitted with a nuclear warhead, by a country that has the willingness to use these weapons, seems pretty threatening to me.

[Dieval]

Quote by: shawmutt Testing of a long range missile that can be fitted with a nuclear warhead, by a country that has the willingness to use these weapons, seems pretty threatening to me.

Are you in Iran or Syria?

[shawmutt]

I'm in a country that will have to bail Israel out if they decide to go nuclear on one of those countries.

[Whatssnew]

Because Israel is our ally, and it is not run by extreemists. If Iran was testing missles it would be news because they chant Death to America every day. They would be a real threat.

[Dieval]

Quote by: shawmutt I'm in a country that will have to bail Israel out if they decide to go nuclear on one of those countries.

If Isreal goes nuclear on Iran, there won't be any need for us to bail them out....their enemies will be completely neutralized.

[GHook93]

Quote by: shawmutt Iran defiant after Israeli missile test | International | Reuters I'm confused--why isn't Israel held to the same standards that all the other countries out there are? If any other country tested a missile out there, it would be on the front page of every American news site. A quick scan of FOX et al shows nothing.

It made it on the Jewish American papers!
The reason might be that the Israelis are a threat to America or the West!

[GHook93]

Quote by: shawmutt Testing of a long range missile that can be fitted with a nuclear warhead, by a country that has the willingness to use these weapons, seems pretty threatening to me.

LOL, when have they used nukes again another country! Do tell. If they have such a willingness why haven't they used them yet?

[Nemiroff]

isreal has had nukes for a very long time, and long range missile capabilities for even longer.... if its testing something its for better accuracy because all of its enemies are right at its borders or a country away.

and yes isreal has a history of mass bombings and killing civilians, unless you anti semites have been living under a rock, isreal warns before every retaliatory missile strike, and leaves enough time for the target to be evacuated, unlike the cafe and bus stop bombings used against them which have hit.....ZERO POLITICAL OR MILITARY LEADERS OR INSTALLATIONS, ONLY INNOCENT CIVILIANS.

yes we must all be scared of this test.

[shawmutt]

unless you anti semites have been living under a rock, isreal warns before every retaliatory missile strike, and leaves enough time for the target to be evacuated

Which is why there are never any civilian casualties in an Israel strike. Who's living under a rock?

[grandpa]

Quote by: Nemiroff and yes isreal has a history of mass bombings and killing civilians, unless you anti semites have been living under a rock, isreal warns before every retaliatory missile strike, and leaves enough time for the target to be evacuated, unlike the cafe and bus stop bombings used against them which have hit.....

So now a strike becomes legitimate just because there is a prior warning? Well, some terror groups do warn people of their intentions to attack. Iran, a "sworn enemy of Israel," supposedly could do very much the same, under the stress of "national security."

Grandpa h.

[shawmutt]

By the way, you're begging the question with your "anti-semite" ad hom remark. What is your premise when you say that?

[grandpa]

Meanwhile, the media speculates on an obviously relevant question:

Could US, Iran stumble into war? Just how close might a military confrontation between Iran and the United States be? Though a war of words eased a bit recently, President Bush's strong Iran warnings during his just completed Mideast trip, coupled with a ship standoff, are raising fears that a small incident could someday spiral — even by accident — into a real fight.

Could Israel be involved in that "small incident?"

Grandpa h.

[Chancellor]

So what if Israel does missile testing: it's a sovereign nation and has every right to develop whatever weapons technology it chooses. The same goes for Iran, Syria or any other country.

[shrike]

Quote by: grandpa Could Israel be involved in that "small incident?"

It was natural that haters of a Jewish state will blame Israel in every bad thing that happen in the world even if it has nothing to do with that.

[grandpa]

Quote by: shrike It was natural that haters of a Jewish state will blame Israel in every bad thing that happen in the world even if it has nothing to do with that.

You keep singling me out on Israel, even though I just implied Iran and the United States are also terror groups. All three states have engaged in bad behavior, the effects of which may never be overcome. Want me to throw Turkey into the mix? I will, just to prove a point.

Grandpa h.

[thx1138]

Quote by: Whatssnew Because Israel is our ally, and it is not run by extreemists. If Iran was testing missles it would be news because they chant Death to America every day. They would be a real threat.

I don't trust Iran or Israel testing missles, we should wipe both off the face of the earth just to be safe. Both are run by religious extreemists and will never accecpt the other.

Let's take out Russia and China also, and the French I've never liked them either... and maybe Canada too, we have a much better chance winning at hockey every season.

damnit wipe them all off the face of the Earth!!

[Charlatan]

Quote by: thx1138 I don't trust Iran or Israel testing missles, we should wipe both off the face of the earth just to be safe. Both are run by religious extreemists and will never accecpt the other. Let's take out Russia and China also, and the French I've never liked them either... and maybe Canada too, we have a much better chance winning at hockey every season. damnit wipe them all off the face of the Earth!!

The fact that there were no details given means it is supposed to make it's enemies think what really happened, a nerve tickler. This is really hostile as why would they want Iran getting nervous? Maybe they want to fight with them, or make them contact them to see what peace can be made. The fact that neither are going anywhere means that it is really hostile. I think Israle is sick of always having to back down - like when they pulled troops out recently. Whenever there is a war they do well, then need to pull troops back. Maybe they now mean to say the next one is for keeps, using missiles armed with nukes!

They would of course go to lengths to avoid doing such harm to people, as noone likes people that use nukes either, and they could be the target of hostility from other countries. I think that Israel would like to talk peace, but they know that this racist and political position is nearly unworkable, so they have decided to try some 'quite diplomacy'. They have to be looking away from another war, but really they got missiles fired at them from over Syria or something and couldn't retaliate, so this is seen as payback for making them sweat, I guess. History plays a huge role in what people think around there, so maybe they are harbouring a grudge against these countries, and think making them want to look for peace is better than waiting for lines to clear - clear them yourself with a display of strength!

[shrike]

Quote by: grandpa You keep singling me out on Israel, even though I just implied Iran and the United States are also terror groups. All three states have engaged in bad behavior, the effects of which may never be overcome. Want me to throw Turkey into the mix? I will, just to prove a point.

You really don't see any difference between all those countries?