Israel in negotiations with U.S. for clearance to use Iraqi airspace in attack on Iran.

"who to believe"


Israel denies US talks over Iran attack
Sunday, 25 February 2007 09:27

Israel's deputy defence minister, Ephraim Sneh, has denied that Israel was in talks with the US to use Iraqi airspace as part of possible plans to attack Iranian nuclear sites.

The denial stems from a report in a British newspaper which quoted an unnamed senior Israeli defence official saying Israel had sought permission to use an 'air corridor' in Iraq, in the event of an Israeli strike on Iran.

Meanwhile, reports in the US say that a Pentagon panel has been created to plan an attack that could be implemented within 24 hours of getting the go-ahead from President Bush.

[link to www.rte.ie]

What I find hard to believe is Israel asking the US's permission for anything. There's more to this.

hey shadow, just sent a pm to octo..


what is funny to me, is israel asking the usa for permission to use "Iraqi" airspace! did we not liberate them? is it not "their" country?


yep,, there is much more to this, this is going to escalate into a regional conflict by summer,, sucks

malu. If Israel is openly asking for and gets the US's permission, it means they can blame the US for whatever actions they take?

...just speculating.

Now that is just silly.Do you think there is the slightest chance that the Iraqis would give permission? Do you think the Israelis are concerned about the Iraqis stopping them, or USA military stopping them?
Of course they are asking the USA--no one else is in a position to matter.

i am thinking..

perhaps israel , or some other country will attack iran, and the usa will take the blame for it,, i am not sure? but something sneaky is going on,, i do expect a false flag operation real soon, and iran will be blamed, already the press here is beating the war drums

Just one more confirmation that Iraq is not Sovereign.

i am thinking we are getting real close to "go" time:


ABC News: U.S. Developing Plan to Bomb Iran within 24 hours of Bush Command

HERSH: PENTAGON PANEL CREATED TO PLAN BOMBING ATTACK ON IRAN WITHIN 24 HOURS OF BUSH COMMAND
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Sunday, February 25, 2007
U.S. developing contingency plan to bomb Iran: report
Reuters/ABC News Internet Ventures

NEW YORK - Despite the Bush administration's insistence it has no plans to go to war with Iran, a Pentagon panel has been created to plan a bombing attack that could be implemented within 24 hours of getting the go-ahead from President George W. Bush, The New Yorker magazine reported in its latest issue.

The special planning group was established within the office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in recent months, according to an unidentified former U.S. intelligence official cited in the article by investigative reporter Seymour Hersh in the March 4 issue.

The panel initially focused on destroying Iran's nuclear facilities and on regime change but has more recently been directed to identify targets in Iran that may be involved in supplying or aiding militants in Iraq, according to an Air Force adviser and a Pentagon consultant, who were not identified.

The consultant and a former senior intelligence official both said that U.S. military and special-operations teams had crossed the border from Iraq into Iran in pursuit of Iranian operatives, according to the article.

In response to the report, Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said: "The United States is not planning to go to war with Iran. To suggest anything to the contrary is simply wrong, misleading and mischievous.

"The United States has been very clear with respect to its concerns regarding specific Iranian government activities. The president has repeatedly stated publicly that this country is going to work with allies in the region to address those concerns through diplomatic efforts," Whitman said.

Pentagon officials say they maintain contingency plans for literally dozens of potential conflicts around the world and that all plans are subject to regular and ongoing review.

The article, citing unnamed current and former U.S. officials, also said the Bush administration received intelligence from Israel that Iran had developed an intercontinental missile capable of delivering several small warheads that could reach Europe. It added the validity of that intelligence was still being debated.

The article also included an interview conducted in December with Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, who said that while he had no interest in initiating another war with Israel, he was anticipating and preparing for another Israeli attack sometime this year.

Israel launched a cross-border offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon last July.

Nasrallah also said he was open to talks with Washington if such discussions "can be useful and influential in determining American policy in the region," but they would be waste of time if the purpose was to impose policy.