Iran's satellite launch finally scares Europe

Europe Could Be within Iranian Missile Range

Iran's announcement, if true, would confirm that it has missiles capable of striking southeast Europe, a NATO officer said.
(AFP/SpaceWar)

France "Worried" about Iran Satellite Launch

France is concerned that the technology used to launch satellites can be used to deliver warheads.
(AP/International Herald Tribune)


Talking to the Mullahs -Michael Ledeen

Ken Pollack, former director of Persian Gulf affairs at the National Security Council, wrote:

"In the Clinton Administration in 1999 and 2000, we tried very hard to put the grand bargain on the table....We made 12 separate gestures to Iran to try to demonstrate to them that...we were really willing to...put all of these big carrots on the table if the Iranians were willing to give us what we needed. And the Iranians couldn't."

They couldn't, because hatred of America is the very essence of the Islamic Republic. If all we want to do is talk, they'll certainly talk. As the Iranians see it, if we're talking, they can continue to pursue their atomic bomb.
(Pajamas Media)


Obama to Keep Bush Official Involved with Iran Sanctions -Paul Richter

Stuart Levey, Treasury Department undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, will remain in his post, Obama administration officials have said. The move signals that Obama will continue to aggressively pressure Tehran, even as he offers engagement.
(Los Angeles Times)
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