Raw: "Concern that U.S. may be preparing for a military strike on Iran"

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

US military, intelligence officials raise concern about possible preparations for Iran strike

Larisa Alexandrovna
Published: Thursday May 11, 2006

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http://www.rawstory.com/news/2006/US_military_seen_ready_for_Iran_0511.html

Concern is building among the military and the intelligence community that the US may be preparing for a military strike on Iran, as military assets in key positions are approaching readiness, RAW STORY has learned.

According to military and intelligence sources, an air strike on Iran could be doable in June of this year, with military assets in key positions ready to go and a possible plan already on the table.

Speculation has been growing on a possible air strike against Iran. But with the failure of the Bush administration to present a convincing case to the UN Security Council and to secure political backing domestically, some experts say the march toward war with Iran is on pause barring an "immediate need."

"In March/April of this year (the US) was pushing for quick closure, a thirty day window," says a source close to the UN Security Council, describing efforts by the Administration to "shore up enough support" to get a UN Chapter 7 resolution. A UN Chapter 7 resolution makes it possible for sanctions to be imposed against an uncooperative nation and leaves the door open to military action.

[Redstone]

1. Not going to happen.

The generals will mutiny if given those orders.

Redstone

[kitp]

2. hope so but

what makes you think that?

[paparush]

3. Would make for a powerful distraction from this whole NSA thing..

How many distractions can Bush**Co come up with..sheesh!

[global1]

4. The Trigger Point For A Strike On Iran - *'s Poll Number Reaches....

25%.