Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline is on

[pink2bluee]

India did tap out because of pressure from America (shocker).

From Iran, to Pakistan, to China should be the route of this pipeline. All will benefit :) Not to mention the peace it will harbor.

It's about time these countries thought about themselves.

[Paki9190]

We dont need India. India can go fuck themselve's. this is my humble request to Pakistani government to Exclude Ghandustan asap and include China. The pipe-line project will go through Balochistan, khyber and karakoram all the way to China. Iran+Pakistan+ china the best deal, No ghandu indian's please !

[Bnglore2010]

India can not depend on Pusythan, it will be more advantages to Pusythan than to India. India has found enough gas in KG basin in the East Coast, it will be much more secure than passing thro Pusythan & paying royalty for it & that to with constant blackmailing & threatening from Pusythan, i wonder that thy may be using the royalty to fund terrorisam against india & buy weapons to use against India. So it is a stupid Idea to go this route, it is better for India to explore for more gas @ KG basn

[Paki9190]

@Bnglore2010 Ghandustan cannot get access to neat Gas and oil without Pakistan interfearing in, After all Pakistan is the most imp Geographical location on the face of the earth. I really want to see Iran and Pak excluding Cow shit eater Ghandustani's asap !

[Bnglore2010]

@Paki9190 U Porkies can not build the pipeline without the money from india,fool we don't need gas from u we will ship gas from whereever it is available at market value who the fuckistan to tell us we won't go thro fuckistan,fuckistan is begging all the way to start the gas pipeline everytime fuckistam fm visit r meets indian counterpartl,who is going to benifit u piece of shithead. Another DUMB fucked up madrasa fool comenting on something he does know shit about only hates Hindus.PAK=SOMALIA.

[ziyam80]

@bombpakistan. Come on son of bitich rindee kay putter tere maa ko dunkey ka pura lun tere kali ma ko taliban ka pura raket u begger nation if come front of me then I show u like 65 and kargel war I think ur most happy in ur past when we muslems come to ur country and fuck ur sisters mothers and ur wives 800 years and u stil making films

[nema1218]

This benefits all three countries.

[Tamasha1]

India & America are causing the trouble in this region.

[ashutoshmikku]

@Tamasha1

Hey how the hell do you think India is causing trouble in this region? Only Paki idiots can say such a thing. Pakistan has fucked up itself and Afganistan for decades by supporting terrorists in that region. Now that its own ass is on fire, it blames others for the pain.

[SJInternationale]

from india to iran all people are the same withn the exception of south india, they should all be allies with the US, foreign intrests get in the way unfortuanately, peace must come to southcentral asia, oh and china is evil just playing india and pakistan against each other!

[ilovetopickmynose]

Oh yeah. Indians loooove terrorism.

We had such a blast in Mumbai(get it? Blast in Mumbai).

Terrorism is sooooo much fun.

(Above comments are sarcastic, in case you do not understand)

[NPegasus]

Iran has accused Pakistan for nurturing or supporting anti-Iran terrorist groups in Sitan-Baluchistan province.

[Saraswathiputra]

When person is telling truth,you are talking about religion.Moron!

Still,Iam saying the terrorist elements beyond the control Pakistan adminstration itself.Where the question of friendship of Iran comes here.

Pakistan will pay for supporting those terrorist devils which finally suck the blood of those who created.

[ohwahwah]

world created by moslims and only moslims has the right to live in this world.

[zijerdi]

Haha I dont even think you have the knowledge of a first grader, your writing says it all.

[GrandmasterTigerfist]

Iran hates Taliban cause Iran is a shia state and Taliban kills shias..

Iran support hezbollah which is shia army which protects shias intrests..

[Saraswathiputra]

Is it?That is why Taliban on daily basis conducting a bomb blast and killing thousands of people in Pakistan.

Pathetic!!

[Saraswathiputra]

Iran will pay the price for the relation with Pakistan.

Pakistan is now nation of terrorist and bombers.

Even cricket game is not possible to be conducted in Pakistan than what to talk of other big projects.

[Parsa1859]

Who paid pakistan $583M in aid? (USA)

Pakistan is no longer taliban controlled.

[Saraswathiputra]

Muslims are unbelievable thankless creation of God definitely bring disaster to India. India should be very careful in each and every step.

[mixyguy6]

Pakistan-Iran should throw Indian slum dogs out of this deal...coz Indians r backstabbers...who r closest friend of biggest enemies of Islam that is Israel.

India worst CUNTry in world, Hindus worst people they should never be trusted

[mamaparsi1975]

India coperates!!!it looks so difficult as they are so venemous. I think now the Hindus of India should start respecting the muslims around the world!

[techadd123]

if usa opposes this....my god india will fucking get pissed sooooooo bad!!!!

[motorolarules]

If the US opposes it then it is good. Now lets see how the US screws them up,... oh ya, we'll declare war on Iran. We have became just a big kooty (1st graders idea of germs) in the world.

[ricardomacgiver29]

is good for united abaut 3 country!CONGRATULATIONS!

[t4705mb6]

The world has had "alternative" fuels technology for many decades. (Its filed away.)

Oil corporation owners are fighting "alternative" (renewable) energy systems in our government TODAY.

If we stay with fossil fuels you will see MANY more wars, not because of a fuel "shortage" but, because of logistic CONTROL of fossil fuel resources.

Control keeps YOU on the "grid" & paying high prices for fuel while preventing econmic "rivals" from getting their energy cheaply themselves.

Results? Wars.

[Engior]

This deal should go on, it is very important. We do not want Bush to spoon-feed us.

[hazardasd]

lol. India, Iran and Pakistan for once just united and showed USA the finger.

hope this goes through.

[manhornz]

@hazardasd

I'm pretty sure Bharat won't take part in this or TAPI (which I don't even believe were initially proposed to include them anyways but just evolved later on).

Personally, though these pipelines will save a lot of money for Pakistan I think it's better we first expand our own natural gas production and spend more money on developing Thar coal as well as later expanding to include gasification of wood (which alone satisfies our requirements with just 1.4 million acres)

[imadeelshahid]

let see if this really happens ...

[Johnybway]

sorry i forgot india probably investing the most money as they need it the most... so welcome india

[Johnybway]

forget usa and india

[rckbttm14]

he should have said the U.S is up to illegally activities as it was founded on and iran is helping support a nation in need of natural resources

[ghazni007]

Irani Baluchi Afghani Sindhi Indian Zindabad!

Baluchistan Sindhistan jive jive!

[88a]

THIS is called THE REAL NEWS!

[vancouverbluz]

This is good, parhaps it will bring India and Pakistan closer together.

[jinwoo11]

Now this is what I call a Real News

[kops300]

i dont understand..... why is america so worried about the energy pipeline. Are they not happy with IRAQ's gas reserves !!!!

[Gr8Candid8]

They are worried about the gas pipeline for a number of reasons. One is, as this sound byte shows, the interdependence that will arise with this pipeline jeopardizing the leverage the US holds. Lets take Pakistan. Inflowing revenue from the pipeline will give Pakistan the chance to a. Earn extra revenue which will offset American AID and trade reducing influnce b. Poverty is an overriding factor in American efforts to split Pakistan (make each province h8 each other so they go seperate ways)

[Gr8Candid8]

Then the US has not secured the Nuclear DEAL with India, retarding its influence over Indian foreign policy. As far as the US is concerened 2 muslim countries, a nuclear power and a so called terrorist nation will be able to gain massively from India's energy needs. What a joke US foreign Policy is? There are many other reasons but these are a few. American policy is based upon maximising personal benefit while maximising loss and problems for others especially muslims.

[chere7up]

America isnt worried about Iran's gas pipeline

its their gas. the money masters want the gas, but it's not theirs.

So they need shut up & mind their own business.

[an1792]

FUCK BUSH Administration

[DCJusticeDC]

Let's be realistic! The major US oil companies want a piece of the pie. The asian continent is tightening up on their common interests. They see America and Israel as a threat more than ever. Expect them to unite militarily and all once Iran is attacked. America has pissed of the EU by biting off more than it can chew. Blow back is bitch!!!

[redhatter1001]

That would be a sick pipeline.

[boygenis]

go Iran, Go Pakistan....

go to hell bush administration

[rjshmo]

No more American blood for Israel.

[Gr8Candid8]

No my friend. A lot of blood will be spilt for Israel yet. You think your Jewish masters will leave you when they control everything in the US.

[ghazni007]

Hey kindly say Zionist masters....not jewish masters ....there is a hell of difference!

[Gr8Candid8]

Don't fall for tha joke my friend. Individually they might be good people but when it comes to Israel 99.99% of them are ONE

[varun2121]

The fact of the matter is that the US can not really do anything about this but exert pressure on all sides.

This isnt as useless as many assume. They do have a lot of leverage

India has a lot to potentially lose (though the US hasent really shown THAT much anger over this. Behind the scenes maybe?)

Pakistan too is massively dependent on the US, specially militarily and the army runs that country - although it seems the pakis understand the US is unlikely to stop their support - war on terror

[Gr8Candid8]

It's pretty clear that Pakistan is not interested in listening to the Americans in a number of things. The deals with the "militants", the sidelining of Musharaf, the movement for democracy etc. I don't know what you mean exactly but with 80% of America's fuel flying over Pakistani territory, 2 airbases in Pakistan and billions of dollars invested in the invasion of Afghanistan I think the Americans need the Pakistanis more. The fiscal pressure they can apply but destabilise a nuclear power??

[pongman]

I am certain the US will topple the Iran government and put in its own puppet regime, so that Exxon/Mobil can have complete control of the gas and oil...lock, stock, and barrel. Anyone want to wager a bet?

[blujufirst]

I think its clear to everyone, That the US and its Paymasters are desperate to take control of Iran and its resources. And indeed must for self preservation. But how will this be achieved? Iran can more that defend itself on the ground, Any invasion force of fast moving infantry and Tank Divisions would find itself being asked some serious questions by before they penetrated a mile or two.

[pongman]

I think the same way they do every country from the inside. Counter insurgency comes to mind. Assassination is another way. Pay off the second in command. Fund the number two political group with CIA money. Call on Israel to bomb like they did Syria. Destabilize Irans economy by creating massive unemployment. Stopping India and Pakistan from building the pipeline thereby denying Iran revenue which would further destabilize Iran's economy.

[nahabed]

I agree

[Gr8Candid8]

The US will do no such thing with its plate full of Iraq and Afghanistan prolems, a split NATO, a falling dollar, rising oil prices and American military imputence in Iraq and Afghanistan, A rising anti American/Jihadi movement, opposition from Arab and European Allies, Pakistan slipping away, a weakening economy and an aggressive Russia . I will bet whatever wager you want. The US's next target was always Pakistan with its nukes. It was never Iran and now thats not going to happen either.

[pongman]

lol, when it comes to multi-nationals like Exxon/Mobil with it's 40 billion dollars in profits, I can assure you that nothing so meaningless as a falling dollar, Arabs, Allies, Pakistan or a weakening economy will stop them from wanting to increase their profit margins. The United States is owned by multi-nationals not the American people. Exxon owns Putin as well. Do you think the turmoil in Nigeria is just a random event? Trust me the pipeline explosions are payed by Exxon.

[Gr8Candid8]

You have some good points pongman but could you elaborate them more for me to understand them better. Why would Exxon want pipe explosions?

[pongman]

To artificially increase the price of oil by artificially decreasing supply. Have you noticed every time there's an oil pipeline explosion in Nigeria the price of oil goes up! Last week an oil tanker in the gulf of Hormuz was shot at and the price went up!

[prodigy320]

The US is owned by private Banking Cartels !Which helped Rockefeller advance in expanding his oil monopoly! The mother of all private Bankers is the Rothschild family!

[pongman]

I see you must have read "The Biggest Secret" by David Icke.

[prodigy320]

Not David Icke! But a Jewish guy named Jonathan Reeves! There is also a good documentary called the Money Masters here on YouTube!

[pongman]

Thanks for the info. I'll check them out.

[timonny]

Great! Way to go. Time for 'Third World Countries' to transform.

[ThespianTakeover]

I heard Noam Chomsky mention the Asian Energy Security Grid years ago. Washington has been worried about this for some time now.

[ThespianTakeover]

This is one of the most important videos on YouTube

[coronation76]

IPI oil and gas pipeline is the best option available for india as the other option of an under sea pipeline from Iran directly to india is extremely costly and not feasible. If I am not wrong Gazprom has got a contract for building this pipeline so Russia is involved as well. china is very keen to get involved in this project and they gave positive signals during a recent visit of a Pakistani delegate to China.

[varun2121]

3) Obviously Baluchistan But: 1) Output must be measured comparatively 2) TAPI includes China, while IPI so far is free of that extra complexity 3) Turkmenistan reserves not confirmed - deal is still only in its infant stages 4) Also runs through Pakistan Either way India needs the energy-security grid Mr Escobar referred to. Pakistan ofcourse wants both IPI and TAPI, Iran is desperate for IPI. US deadset against IPI China interested in both pending feasibilty India? Thats the crunch.

[varun2121]

While I sincerely doubt I will get a coherent answer on this board here goes:

I think Mr. Escobar may overestimate the changes of IPI happening.

TAPI (rival deal running from Turkmenistan) has support of the US, with whom India has invested too much long-term strategic vision.

Points to consider:

1)Any future sweetening or implementation of US-Indo Nuclear Deal

2) Iran, Pakistan both more unreliable for India in the longer run. Turkmenistan is a classic autocracy - it will sell to whoever

[msvf2]

Lols "this is how the world really works" DAMN right it is.

[AiresQX4]

The oil hungry Politicians in Washington definetly ain't gonna like this!! I guess it's on for attacks on Iran!!

[july200701]

88a jealous of the US?

[asperin]

While the world moves on, the mainstream media comes out with conspiracy theories to hypnotize their zombie Americans to continue paying taxes and support genocides.

The few that wake up, don't pay taxes please, stop supporting killings, please?

[MementoExpose]

The Iranians know how to play their cards!

[JMHamilton1]

There is more to this than this video shows. I can only hope that the actions of a pipeline are all in the line of energy and not acts of war in the back ground. Now, understand we can not stand in the way of a country or any country that wants to help their people.Thank you for sharing this infromation with me and God bless.

John

[88a]

USA in Dinosaurs Age! And if it attacks then it is 100% going back to Dinosaurs Age that is what all asian countries want! Come on Coward USA!

[88a]

The thing is there is a plan to finish USA back to Dinosaurs! Either through military or econmically!

[saintee1000]

America is "largely" responsible for this pipeline experiencing a decade of delays? Im afraid to say that the realnews is once more overplaying US importance. Yes the US is not keen on the pipeline BUT Indian/Pakistani relations can hardly be claimed to have played a lesser role. Whilst most mainstream US networks are annoying for overplaying US brilliance, the Real News overplays how bad America is - next America will be to blame for corruption in Africa right?

[wasimkhan321]

'Not keen' is an understatement to say the least and as far as the role of Indo-Pak relations goes in all of this even there the US has not pulled it's weight to resolve matters and has arguably made matters worse during for example the 11-week war over Kashmir in 1999 the US (along France and Britain) have refused to stop weapons sales to both countries. Much the same can be said about the India-Pakistan standoff of 2001-2002. And the 2005 announcement by Washingthon that the sale of f16 ...

[wasimkhan321]

and f18 fighter planes to both countries. As far as your statement regarding corruption in Africa goes I'll dismiss it as an attempt by you at a reductio ad absurdum.

[JMHamilton1]

You pointed out one things that we as a country have to hold those individuals accountable for act like this (saling fighter plains to two countries), this onyl pushing war amoung tow countries. It's not helping at all "food for thought".

[saintee1000]

Your comments display a mild form of racism towards Indians and Pakistanis. Are they not responsible for their own millitary actions? You appear to take the stance that they know no better and that the US does and should lecture them accordingly. Of course the Western members of the UN security council were not going to ban arms sales to the Indian subcontinent when Russia and China were waiting with open arms to fill the gap.

[wasimkhan321]

so that makes it okay?

[saintee1000]

No but the agressors must take the main responsability for their actions. e.g. Sweden kept the German war machine going in WWII with vital Iran Ore shipments - is Sweden more/equally culpable than/with Germany for the events of WWII? Neutral nations can sell to whom they wish and I would say they are considerably less culpable than the nation that a) sought to buy the weapons and b) used them. I would add that nations at war tend to have poor relations for economic projects ;)

[wasimkhan321]

the direction in which you are taking this discussion is nonsensical particularly when you read the comment i initially replied to and view my reply in that context

[saintee1000]

Not really. I argued that the conflict between India and Pakistan was a greater problem to the pipeline than any US pressure (not to mention Pakistans political instability). You rubbished this and made the implication that the US is partly culpable for the Kashmir conflict as it sold both nations weapons. This is absurd as no other nations are expected to stop selling weapons in a conflict that stays within the rules of war. Im suggesting your hatred of the US clouds your judgement.

[wasimkhan321]

It is not in the least bit absurd. I'd like you explain when i 'made the implication that the US is partly culpable for the Kashmir conflict' and what you mean by 'culpable for the Kashmir conflict.' Second, my point about the sale of arms to countries at war was an ethical one you may disagree with but then you seem to have another frame of reference: who are you talking about when you say no other nations? and by whom arre they noit expected to stop selling weapons?

[wasimkhan321]

moreover, which rules of war apply to the kind of brinkmanship that we saw with the threat of nuclear war?. What do you mean 'hatred of the US'as well as grossly misjudging my comments without realising it you have reified a nation state.

[saintee1000]

you said the US "has not pulled its weight" in resolving relations between the 2 states and "arguably made matters worse" before going on to list US arms sales during the conflict - surely this is implicating it. By "no other nations" I mean literaly that - no nation (bar the few with embargos) is denied from selling arms abroad (Nuclear/Chemical technology aside). And it is quite possible to hate a nation state as a nation encompasses more than just Geography.

[wasimkhan321]

my friend it's been interesting to say the least and we could further protract this exchange by mentioning the fact that the US involvement goes much further than the mere supply of arms America has actually given billions of dollars to Pakistan in military aid to Pakistan who would otherwise be unable to purchase the weapons. I just realised you said that my comments exhibited racism towards indians-pakistanis not likely my friend as my parents are Pakistani and we have family in India

[saintee1000]

You still seem to hold the US to higher standards than Pakistan/India by taking US pressure as more important than a war between India and Pakistan and their subsequent mistrust as a factor in disrupting the pipeline. Had a North American pipeline broken down and in that period the US had been to war with Canada/Mexico do you really think you would be arguing external pressures were to blame? Whether you have family in Pakistan/India or not you discount their influence remarkably.

[saintee1000]

At the time the US was not sharing nuclear technology with either state. However it is interesting you would acknowledge the seriousness of the conflict and still dismiss it as a secondary factor to "US pressure". At what point to India and Pakistan become responsible for their own actions in your eyes?

[wasimkhan321]

You argument is characterized by yet another glaringly obvious straw man. I.e. you allege that i have somewhere in our exchange argued that the Indo-Pak disharmony is a secondary factor i'd like you to show where i have done this

[txflip29]

The U.S. knows damn well that Iran is far from building an atomic weapon. But the U.S. cannot allow the Iranians to develope nuclear energy because that will mean that Iran has started to crawl their way out of the 3rd world. America has been sabotaging Irans development for decades. The U.S. found that there was oil there and exploited the Iranians ever since, never letting them have an oppertunity to become a prospurous nation.

[chibichild]

Woohoo first comment! I love that Escobar said this is how the world works. Like the US is just being childish.

[confid3nce]

well, therez notthing more US can do:))