U.S. Calls Iran Missle Test a 'threat'

PlusU.S. Calls Iran Missle Test a 'threat'U.S. Calls Iran Missle Test a 'threat'The Associated PressU.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says Iran's missile test proves Tehran is a threat, countering Russia's argument against the need for a missile defense system in Europe. (July 9)(Various of Shahab-3 missiles being test fired APTN-1430: Iran Missile 5) Iran's test-firing of several medium and long-range missiles is raising concerns, both in Washington and the Middle East SOT: Defense Secretary Robert Gates 1:18:30 "We've been saying, as we've talked about missile defense in Europe, that there's a real threat. And it seems to me the test this morning underscored that. (more missiles) Iran says it's goal was to show it can answer any American or Israeli attack (BRING UP THE NAT OF THE COMMANDER SPEAKING IN FARSI FOR A FEW SECONDS, AND THEN I'LL TALK OVER IT) SOT: General Hossein Salami, Commander of Revolutionary Guards ground forces with a military commander saying the world should know Iran's finger is always on the trigger (wide of hearing) as House lawmakers gathered to talk US policy on Iran, reaction was swift SOT: Congressman Mike Pence, R-Ind. 10:25:25 "These actions have to be viewed as provocative." (various of missiles on pad) but just what they REALLY mean is unclear, amid mixed messages from both Tehran AND Washington (FILE Mahmoud in his Members Only jacket) and just a day after Iran's president called the possibility of war with the U.S. or Israel "a funny joke." (wide of Burns on Hill) a top U.S. diplomat says Tehran has also overhyped its own nuclear capability SOT: Undersecretary of State William Burns 10:36:41 "While deeply troubling, Iran's real nuclear progress has been less than the sum of its boasts." STANDUP: And while analysts here at the Pentagon figure out exactly WHAT was launched and what Iran's missile capabilities actually are, analysts say the intent was clear..a showcase of Tehran's ability to either retaliate, or go on the offensive itself SOT: Suzanne Maloney, Brooking Institution "IN THIS CASE THEY'RE MISSILES THAT WOULD BE CAPABLE OF REACHING BOTH ISRAEL AS WELL AS A NUMBER OF AMERICAN ALLIES IN THE REGION (wide of Tel Aviv and beach shot AP-APTN-0000: Mideasdt Iran reax) In Israel, Tehran's threats aren't causing fear, but rather, defiance SOT: Dr. Martin van Creveld, Israeli Military Historian: "They know very well that to attack Israel is suicide. In fact it is the fastest way to put an end to a 5,000 year old civilisation. SM, The AP, the Pentagon

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[Matchu80]

Would you not have your finger constantly on the trigger if you were being threatened daily by the U.S. and Isreal?

Achmidenijad is not stupid enough to attack us except in self defense. If the U.S. or Isreal gets hit it is going to be a false flag attack.

Most Definately.

[paultherolls]

American neocons are hungry for war with Iran. WWIII would be the result. Israel controls the US government.

[Pacman27turn28]

To attack israel is suicide ! So even if you attack iran is a suicide! Hahahah stupid jews

[Rangerleadtheway44]

@justletuslive Give America freedom? You are too stupid that you shouldnt even given the right to talk.

[xxmind0vermatter]

@2020maurice The draft. It will also put people back to work; 2 birds 1 stone.

[goodwill455]

Attacking Israel is suicide. I like that the battle id belong to the lord

[peepeevagi]

@Matchu80 But that's what they're for. Self defense :/

[peepeevagi]

Why is it a threat? They're just defending themselves :/

And they're hardly long range missiles, they're intermediate range at best. And, yeah, they're for israel should they try something. So it doesn't concern the US as a threat whatsoever.

Let them have their missiles.

[wikidlover]

i hate how the u.s can actually say that iran are a threat because they have missiles, who do they think iran are? animals?!

[4AMaLrEaDy]

Why say rip Usa to threads? Basicly the only reason the U.S hasn't been nuked is becasue they know we are exactly the same if any country wants to wipe us out their going down with us. Thats why Russia didn't kill us when they threatened us is because of the fact ''Nuke USA we nuke Russia'' So go to hell you raticals

[Mr0Ghost]

@EuroSport2006 u r a shit

[Mr0Ghost]

@Nova9933 no it is not