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Subject: The Arab Spring, Focus on Libya, Syria, Egypt and Yemen UPDATE401


Posted by: Mereel N7

Posted by: ExquisiteDragon
Urgent:Iran considering fully supporting Al Qaeda. on TV now....This means that Al Qaeda and Taliban can use Iranian soil to set up operations. Mother -blam!-s.


i wonder, does that mean we have to go to war with Iran?

Actually, yeah. That's essentially a declaration of war against the United States.

Can there be any link to show that's true? Because that's a really big deal.

  • 07.31.2011 11:18 AM PDT


Posted by: ExquisiteDragon
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Posted by: Mereel N7

Posted by: ExquisiteDragon
Urgent:Iran considering fully supporting Al Qaeda. on TV now....This means that Al Qaeda and Taliban can use Iranian soil to set up operations. Mother -blam!-s.


i wonder, does that mean we have to go to war with Iran?

Actually, yeah. That's essentially a declaration of war against the United States.

Can there be any link to show that's true? Because that's a really big deal.
Here's something to start with, the TV report I saw was on at 3 in the morning on MSNBC...I'm gonna go search for a piece now. Basically Iran sees the U.S. as the greater threat which suggests that they're doing something they shouldn't be. Everyone knows America doesn't attack without reason. The Iranian government isn't looking for their people. America is a threat to those who hold positions of power in Iran.

Wow, I'd definitely like to see more info on this because that's actually an incredibly serious problem. We don't attack without reason but becoming a safe haven for al-qaeda is reason enough.

  • 07.31.2011 4:46 PM PDT

Libya rebels making steady progress in western mountains

another report about the attacks today

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  • 07.31.2011 7:24 PM PDT

Duracell.
I don't keep going and going and going and...
but i Start, and just don't Stop.

So what if the saxophone is black?
it has better tone the the gold one.
damn straight i play Jazz.


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Posted by: ExquisiteDragon
Posted by: Dynex811

Posted by: Mereel N7

Posted by: ExquisiteDragon
Urgent:Iran considering fully supporting Al Qaeda. on TV now....This means that Al Qaeda and Taliban can use Iranian soil to set up operations. Mother -blam!-s.


i wonder, does that mean we have to go to war with Iran?

Actually, yeah. That's essentially a declaration of war against the United States.

Can there be any link to show that's true? Because that's a really big deal.
Here's something to start with, the TV report I saw was on at 3 in the morning on MSNBC...I'm gonna go search for a piece now. Basically Iran sees the U.S. as the greater threat which suggests that they're doing something they shouldn't be. Everyone knows America doesn't attack without reason. The Iranian government isn't looking for their people. America is a threat to those who hold positions of power in Iran.
World war 3 inbound!
Not so likely as you may think. Iran is rather isolated as far as political allies go.

  • 07.31.2011 8:17 PM PDT


Posted by: Phoenix1330
Not so likely as you may think. Iran is rather isolated as far as political allies go.

True but the likelihood of war with Iran is pretty high if they go through with this (in my unprofessional opinion).

  • 07.31.2011 9:48 PM PDT


Posted by: ExquisiteDragon
Posted by: Dynex811

Posted by: Phoenix1330
Not so likely as you may think. Iran is rather isolated as far as political allies go.

True but the likelihood of war with Iran is pretty high if they go through with this (in my unprofessional opinion).
I will back this with my professional opinion. BTW, did you watch the video?


i think its more of political suicide on Iran's part. most likely half the middle east will have a problem with this.

Libya

it appears the Rebels will fight on threw Ramadan at this time. i have no confirmation on this yet though

Syria

EU extends sanctions on Syria, warns of more

  • 08.01.2011 6:51 AM PDT
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Tripoli has heard at least eight powerful explosions in the eastern suburbs of the Libyan capital. A plume of black smoke has been seen over the Tajura district.

Meanwhile, in eastern oil town of Brega, rebels say a "surprise" should be expected in the coming days.

"We are in the suburbs of Brega and I can see its lights sparkling in the short distance. Expect a surprise," said a rebel, who was involved in exchanging fire with pro-Gaddafi troops in that city.


I guess, this means that the rebels have some allies in Tripoli and they are fighting right now.

  • 08.01.2011 8:22 AM PDT


Posted by: ExquisiteDragon
What do you think should be done with them?


i think Invasion would be the only option, seeing how there is nuclear material in Iran to my understanding. we don't need ant form of nuclear detonations in any populated areas.

Libya

Gaddafi thanks Venezuela's Chavez for support

Norwegian jets return from Libya i would like to take this time now to thank the Norwegians for their support during operations in Libya.

Syria

Death toll in Syria campaign reaches 125

Syria lobbies India to prevent UN condemnation as Italy recalls ambassador

  • 08.02.2011 7:10 AM PDT

Duracell.
I don't keep going and going and going and...
but i Start, and just don't Stop.

So what if the saxophone is black?
it has better tone the the gold one.
damn straight i play Jazz.

LIBYA
The Misuratan Rebels have pushed into the city centre of Zlitan and have repelled a Gaddafi counter-attack. 5 rebels were killed in the fighting, and 65 were wounded, fighting for the western half of the city still continues.

Gaddafi's son has said that even if a cease fire is called, they will not stop, they will continue until the have 'liberated' all of Libya.

TNC law enforcement has started a formal investigation of the assassination of Younes, and has said whoever is accused will be given a Jury trial.

Norway has withdrawn the last of it's fighters from the Libyan Campaign.

the Benghazi based rebels in Brega say to expect a 'surprise' in the coming days, while there were 8 major explosions in Tripoli, when no airstrikes occurred, suggesting there are active rebel cells in the city.

Fighting continues despite the Ramadan holiday.

SYRIA
Despite the Holiday of Ramadan, which protesters had hoped to use as a time of mass protest, the Syrian regime has decided to intensify their crackdown.

The recent crackdowns have shaken China and Russia's resolve of 'no intervention', and a UN intervention resolution has been tabled once again.

The US has said even if there is a military intervention in Syria they simply can not afford to be involved. Their role can merely be economic and diplomatic.

YEMEN
In Yemen there have yet to be clashes between government forces and protesters during the Ramadan period, clashes between the tribes backing the protesters and the military.

The Government's control of the military has faltered. They have now accused the Military of trying to perform 2 unsuccessful coups in the past week.

Fierce battles between tribesmen and loyal military forces continue to fight for control of southern cities.

Saleh has called for a ceasefire, begging that the holy month of Ramadan could be used for peaceful negotiation and mediation in the country.

EGYPT
The military has broken up protests in Tahrir square at the request of the shop keepers who set up market there, saying that the protests have put a stop to their business. The military moved tanks into the area, but fired no shots. Protests in other areas have been left untouched. The military said they agreed to move protesters out of Tahrir square only because the vast majority had already left and moved to other locals.

Mubarak will be put on trial in Cairo, regardless of his medical condition, the military said.

  • 08.02.2011 9:13 AM PDT

Duracell.
I don't keep going and going and going and...
but i Start, and just don't Stop.

So what if the saxophone is black?
it has better tone the the gold one.
damn straight i play Jazz.

LIBYA
The people of Zlitan have had a mixed reaction to the rebels push into the city. Some are openly pro-Gaddafi, but refuse to fight, and others come out with weapons and are aiding the rebel advance.

Two Canadian Aurora surveillance aircraft have taken over the operations of the US plane 'Commando Solo' and are now hijacking State TV signals and radio waves asking the people to lay down their arms and arrest Gaddafi.

Younes's tribe has said that there is a chance they will push for a change in leadership if the rebels do not find justice quickly.

Fighting is still feirce in Zliten with even the civilians fighting eachother in a difference of ideals.

  • 08.02.2011 2:05 PM PDT

Syria Keeps Up Bombings as Activists Meet in U.S.

Analysis: Syria army keeps cohesion but risks overstretch

  • 08.02.2011 2:25 PM PDT
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Do not waste your tears, I was not born to watch the world grow dim. Life is not measured in years, but by the deeds of men.

Posted by: goldhawk
We should know better, because we are better.

What kind of surprise are they thinking of? Makes you wonder if the next explosion will be a Gaddafi ammo dump.

  • 08.02.2011 2:36 PM PDT


Posted by: Xd00999
What kind of surprise are they thinking of? Makes you wonder if the next explosion will be a Gaddafi ammo dump.


maybe taking Gaddafi down from within? or knocking out important resources aye you said.

we wont know until it happens.

  • 08.02.2011 2:38 PM PDT
Subject: The Arab Spring, Focus on Libya, Syria, Egypt and Yemen UPDATE403

An assassin will always carry on, even after death.

Syrian tanks storm city center


And here's something on Iran.

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  • 08.03.2011 6:02 AM PDT

Witnesses: Syrian security jabs, thrusts into Hama as it stands 145 people have been killed since Friday. UN continues to discuss resolution.

i have unconfirmed reports of missiles being fired at an Italian Warship off the Libyan coast.

  • 08.03.2011 7:48 AM PDT

An assassin will always carry on, even after death.


Posted by: Mereel N7
Witnesses: Syrian security jabs, thrusts into Hama as it stands 145 people have been killed since Friday. UN continues to discuss resolution.

i have unconfirmed reports of missiles being fired at an Italian Warship off the Libyan coast.


Missile landed harmlessly 2km away

  • 08.03.2011 8:40 AM PDT

The cake is a pie

Good god. We have achieved utter madness.

  • 08.03.2011 8:50 AM PDT