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Iran Starting Nationally Dedicated Internet Grid

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

Iran, being the recipient of malicious cyber attacks in recent years, have begun taking measures in sealing off its country, so to speak, from the world wide web. The dedicated network will be used to service internet users nationally. Additionally, … Continue reading →

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Former Israeli Spy Chief Claims Iran Is Really A Rational Actor

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

Here is the 60 Minutes transcript. (CBS News) Meir Dagan has been described as “hard-charging” and “stops at nothing.” For more than eight years, Dagan made full use of those qualities as chief of Mossad, Israel’s intelligence agency, where he … Continue reading →

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Obama Can’t Change Netanyahu’s Mind on Iran

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

The only thing President Obama is asking is for Netanyahu to hold out to the last possible minute for sanctions and diplomacy. If those options prove to be fruitless, Obama promises Netanyahu, “the US has your back.” The Israeli government … Continue reading →

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Nationalism Growing In Iran

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Not surprising to anyone who follows the course of history and how citizens will rally around the flag when faced with external threats, the Iranian people are exhibiting the age old behavior. This is comes in despite of well published … Continue reading →

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Iran Nuclear Inspections Didn’t Go as Planned

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

The UN dispatched members of the International Atomic Energy Agency to Iran at a time when tensions are running high over its nuclear programs. Iran has insisted all along that the nuclear strides are for peaceful purposes only to turn … Continue reading →

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Iran Enjoying Its 15 Minutes of Fame

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

NYT | State Media Says Iran Will Cut Oil to 6 European Nations Iran struck back against a European oil embargo by cutting supplies to six European countries Wednesday as state media in Tehran said that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was … Continue reading →

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Israel Blames Iran for Embassy Bombings

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

According to Prime Minister Netanyahu, and we have to assume he has a little better information than we do, Iran is responsible for the Israeli embassy bombings that took place in India and Georgia today. The bombing of an Israeli … Continue reading →

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Is Iran Fulfilling Biblical Prophesy?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

Please don’t run away! We haven’t lost it and gone the way of kooks. Biblical prophesy is a tricky thing and I don’t give an ounce of credit to modern day "prophets." While biblical prophesy is indeed real, as evident … Continue reading →

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Is An Israeli Attack on Iran Imminent?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

These type of headlines don’t have much bite to them. We’ve only been discussing an attack on Iran since 2006. The ideas usually swing from an US attack to an Israeli attack or both in cooperation. However, notice the last … Continue reading →

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EU On Board With Iran Oil Sanctions

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

A big step considering Europe’s foot dragging in the past. Understandable to some degree considering Iran is a huge oil trading partner to Europe. However, things are quickly escalating between the West and Iran. Washington and Tehran both have sent … Continue reading →

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War Games: Iran Blames US and Israel for Car Bomb That Killed Nuclear Research Scientists

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

No, it wasn’t one of those typical boring car bombs. You know the kinds in the mobster movies where the poor guys leaves his house or a restaurant, gets in his car, starts the ignition, and KABOOM!. Heck no. Mr. … Continue reading →

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Former Adviser Says Obama Willing to Strike ‘Nuclear’ Iran

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

Think it will come right before election time? Maybe an October surprise? The SF Chronicle Obama has "made it very clear" that he regards a nuclear- armed Iran as so great a threat to international security that "the Iranians should … Continue reading →

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Iran Prepares for War. Late to the Game?

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

A downed US spy drone, mysterious explosions and assassinations, cyber attacks in Iran — has war began? Two incidents that occurred on Sunday—Iran’s claim of a shoot-down of a U.S. drone, and an explosion outside the British embassy in Bahrain—may have … Continue reading →

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Confidence Growing that Mysterious Explosion Was a Setback to Iran’s Nuclear Program

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

From Enduring America The huge explosion that destroyed a major missile-testing site near Tehran three weeks ago was a major setback for Iran’s most advanced long-range missile program, according to American and Israeli intelligence officials and missile technology experts.In interviews, … Continue reading →

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