Obama: "I'm ready to negotiate with you, Iran." Iran: "Fuck you."

piercehawkeye45 · 12-29-2011, 01:30 AM

Interesting. Whether Iran is bluffing or not, this proves that sanctions are starting to take it's toll against Iran. Also, by threatening to take the Straight of Hormuz, it implies that Iran would prefer conflict, or threat of conflict, with the West over giving up it's nuclear weapon program. Since neither Israel and the US or Iran is going to back off the nuclear weapon standoff, this could mean there is a higher probability that some larger conflict may erupt in the future.

My guess is that Iran is bluffing. Iran really has no means to hold the straight and the US Navy would quickly retake it by military force. It would cause chaotic oil prices for a bit, pissing everyone off, but I doubt would have any lasting effect. I just don't see the point.

Either sanctions are really hurting Iran or politicians are just beating their chests for the upcoming elections in March.

tw · 12-29-2011, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by piercehawkeye45

Either sanctions are really hurting Iran or politicians are just beating their chests for the upcoming elections in March.

Which Iran made that statement? A common mistake by many is to assume same military officer making an off hand comment represents Iranian power brokers.

Newt Gringrich also said he would nuke Iran. Maybe Iran is replying with the same empty threat? Maybe Iran is mocking Newts?

Report is about as important as an article in People Magazine since required and relevant facts were not provided. Hearsay, reported because it was a slow newsday, is better ignored.

Griff · 12-29-2011, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tw

Newt Gringrich also said he would nuke Iran. Maybe Iran is replying with the same empty threat? Maybe Iran is mocking Newts?

Lots of Republican dick waving going on, seems like Paul is the only one with confidence in his manhood.

piercehawkeye45 · 12-29-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tw

Which Iran made that statement? A common mistake by many is to assume same military officer making an off hand comment represents Iranian power brokers.

It was Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi.

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piercehawkeye45 Franklin Pierce Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,695	Interesting. Whether Iran is bluffing or not, this proves that sanctions are starting to take it's toll against Iran. Also, by threatening to take the Straight of Hormuz, it implies that Iran would prefer conflict, or threat of conflict, with the West over giving up it's nuclear weapon program. Since neither Israel and the US or Iran is going to back off the nuclear weapon standoff, this could mean there is a higher probability that some larger conflict may erupt in the future. My guess is that Iran is bluffing. Iran really has no means to hold the straight and the US Navy would quickly retake it by military force. It would cause chaotic oil prices for a bit, pissing everyone off, but I doubt would have any lasting effect. I just don't see the point. Either sanctions are really hurting Iran or politicians are just beating their chests for the upcoming elections in March. __________________ I like my perspectives like I like my baseball caps: one size fits all.

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