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Dragonlich · 09-26-2004, 03:21 AM

jb2000, your reasoning sounds realistic, but you fail to take into account the factor Time. It takes years to design, build and test long-range missiles. Therefore, these missiles were planned years ago, before Bush got into power, and before this whole "axis of evil" thing. And, I might add, before the US had shown it was willing to go back on it's word (whatever that may mean to you).

I suspect Iran wants nukes and ICBMs to put pressure on Israel, and to try and make sure Israel doesn't use *it's* nukes in a future conflict. It is my firm believe that Iran wants to attack Israel at a future date, and these missiles will come in handy. If they ever get a missile capable of reaching the US, they'll probably use that to persuade them to stay out of the conflict.

09-26-2004, 03:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dragonlich 42, baby! Location: The Netherlands	jb2000, your reasoning sounds realistic, but you fail to take into account the factor Time. It takes years to design, build and test long-range missiles. Therefore, these missiles were planned years ago, before Bush got into power, and before this whole "axis of evil" thing. And, I might add, before the US had shown it was willing to go back on it's word (whatever that may mean to you). I suspect Iran wants nukes and ICBMs to put pressure on Israel, and to try and make sure Israel doesn't use it's nukes in a future conflict. It is my firm believe that Iran wants to attack Israel at a future date, and these missiles will come in handy. If they ever get a missile capable of reaching the US, they'll probably use that to persuade them to stay out of the conflict. Last edited by Dragonlich; 09-26-2004 at 03:23 AM..