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What would Iran’s nuclear weapons mean for the United States?
I am sure that my readers have all been watching this week Iran’s missile tests. Iran launched a series of missiles to demonstrate its capability to deliver warheads at medium-range distances (2000 km). While there is some dispute as to how many missiles it has launched over the last three days - the message from [...]
Saudi Arabia rejects Bush’s request for increased oil output
Riyad, Saudi Arabia (Washingtonpost.com): Saudi Arabia Friday rejected the idea of increasing oil production to help ease soaring gasoline prices, telling President Bush that the kingdom already is meeting its customers’ demand for crude.
The apparent rebuff came as Bush appealed to Saudi King Abdullah to use his country’s vast oil reserves — the world’s [...]
UK says “significant proportion” of Iraqi insurgent weapons come from Iran
London, UK (Associated Press): A significant proportion of the weapons used by insurgents in Iraq comes either from or through Iran, Britain said Monday.
British troops supporting Iraqi border forces have seized large amounts of weapons traced back to Iran, Defense Secretary Des Browne told lawmakers.
“There is evidence to suggest a significant proportion of the equipment [...]
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