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"Millions of Iranians ready for martyrdom: Ahmadinejad," from Reuters:
TEHRAN (Reuters) - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday millions of Iranians would be ready to sacrifice themselves fighting the country's enemies, in an apparent reference to the United States and its allies.
Ahmadinejad's statement came a day after an Iranian commander said the Basij religious militia and their spirit of martyrdom could disrupt strategic Gulf oil shipping routes with a small operation.
But, alas: No houris for economic suicide.
They both spoke at annual ceremonies marking the death of a 13-year-old Basij, Mohammad Hosseini Fahmideh, who died trying to destroy an Iraqi tank in the 1980s war with Iran's neighbor.
"Enemies of the Iranian nation must know that by the passing away of martyrs like Fahmideh, the hands of the Iranian people are not empty," Ahmadinejad told a crowd of student Basij members in Tehran, the official IRNA news agency reported.
"And today millions of Fahmidehs are standing fresher and more prepared," he said.
So, more child soldiers, too? That's not generally something people are proud of.
Iran is locked in a standoff with the West which accuses Tehran of seeking atomic bombs. The United States has said it would not rule out force if diplomacy fails to end the row.
Iran says it nuclear aims are peaceful and says it would respond to any U.S. attack, including targeting U.S. interests.
On Monday, Brigadier General Ali Fahdavi, deputy head of the Revolutionary Guards' naval force, told a rally of Basijis: "The area of Persian Gulf and strategic Strait of Hormuz is such that a small operation can have a big outcome."
The Revolutionary Guards, the ideological wing of Iran's military which commands the Basij militia, has previously suggested it could, if pushed, disrupt oil flows in the Gulf and the narrow Strait of Hormuz at its mouth of the oil-rich region.
Posted by Marisol at October 31, 2007 2:28 PM
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Is there any way that we can send the 'Make a Wish Foundation' to Iran? I would love to see their wishes fulfilled.
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at October 31, 2007 2:40 PM
B.G. Ali Fahdavi, "....a small operation can have a big outcome."
Yes..it can but perhaps the "big outcome" will not be what you have in mind.
Posted by: pismopal at October 31, 2007 2:45 PM
Let's oblige them.
Posted by: Wellington at October 31, 2007 2:49 PM
"Enemies of the Iranian nation must know that by the passing away of martyrs like Fahmideh, the hands of the Iranian people are not empty," Ahmadinejad told a crowd of student Basij members in Tehran, the official IRNA news agency reported.
No, just their heads.
Posted by: ISLAMSFORLOSERS at October 31, 2007 3:01 PM
Iran, put your money where your mouth is. Block the straight or if not, we should block it for you. Just remember, we will outlast you.
Posted by: sounder at October 31, 2007 3:04 PM
Coach Ahmadinejad should call for a million-man-huddle in Tehran first to make certain the martyrs belts are in working order. Preparedness is key.
Posted by: champ at October 31, 2007 3:10 PM
Ask the Imperial Japanese Army and the North Koreans how effective suicide charges are against American troops.
Posted by: Joseph at October 31, 2007 3:19 PM
Notice Ahmadinejad didn't say he or his children would be out front leading the charge. Odd how Martyrdom never touches the families of the Muslim elite.
Posted by: rational at October 31, 2007 3:39 PM
Just make sure the little plastic keys to paradise are not made in China. Have to think of safety ya know.
/sarc
Posted by: walterc at October 31, 2007 3:40 PM
Millions of Martyrs opens the whole Population to being suspect-Targets. From who knows how young to who knows how old. Feamal to Cross Dresser.
If Ineedajob says we need to Kill a Million(s) Iranians. Oh well. Thanks In advance for helping us plan our Ammunition needs.
Are the rest of Irans Millions wishing to go along with Ineedajob?
It may not be wise of Ineedajob to disterb the slumber of the 12th Mahdi. It might not be pleased with the Jerk trying to get him out of Bed.
at October 31, 2007 3:47 PM
lol@ topic
Oh, PuhLEASE! LOL
He talks a big stick but hopes the average joe is stupid (and some are, as they believe his every word, but that's another story)...
forget the military forces overwhelming him,
Look at the geography...
The strait of hormuz is also THEIR lifeline, too so closing it off also closes 70% of their exports as well, and they do NOT have the diversionary pipelines necessary to ship it to terminals in the Arabian Gulf east of Hormuz.
(all the while it's panic-squared in tehran, they know we know it, too, from reports of other VIPs of other countries reporting their frantic inquiries about what the US is going to do to them...so this whole thing is chest-thumping for their own captive audience)
So go ahead munchkin...knock yourself out!
at October 31, 2007 4:03 PM
TEHRAN (Reuters) - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday millions of Iranians would be ready to sacrifice themselves fighting the country's enemies, in an apparent reference to the United States and its allies.
Hey, how about inviting Hugo Chavez to watch the fireworks. We'll be right over.
Posted by: interestinconundrum at October 31, 2007 4:50 PM
Ahmadinejad: Millions of Iranians ready for "martyrdom"
Then by all means let's oblige him.
Posted by: TheOmegaMan at October 31, 2007 4:57 PM
Iran will run like hell once the US advances on their "peace loving" nuclear facilities. That's when they will live up to their name: I RAN
Posted by: champ at October 31, 2007 5:06 PM
All welcome to the "Shahid 2007" military air show. Bring a lawn chair and sunglasses. Don't miss the free firepower demonstration, with live ammo!
Posted by: Stendec at October 31, 2007 5:14 PM
Losing access to the straights of Hormuz will cut off 70% of their imports, and a few well placed munitions at pipeline pumping stations will shut down the other 30%. Their usually easy to find, they don't move around a whole lot so they're easy to hit (grin), and they aren't quick to repair- especially if you have to import the pumps and other parts.
More amd more I'm leaning from thinking "fanatic" to "lunatic" for President Tom. He's supposedly a engineer of some sort, but he's most certainly not factored in total destruction of their pitiful economy and starvation into his equation. Their oil production is plummeting; their refining capacity is insufficient to meet everyday needs- and we haven't even started tearing up 'infrastructure' yet.
I seriously pray the Iranian people rise up and depose this group of idiots. That's the best way for them to save themselves.
at October 31, 2007 5:42 PM
Give the Iranian people a vote and they'll vote for another hard line Islamic party. They will reason that they're not Islamic enough, and that's what the problem is.
That's the problem, it's the people, not the politicians.
Gaza
Algeria
and on.
at October 31, 2007 6:04 PM
Are there actually more than 72 MILLION virgins in heaven? Thats more than at my local bar on a Sat nite!!!
"Kuffirs of the world, Unite!"
"Stop Muslim immigration now"
"Islam, abusing women since 622AD"
at October 31, 2007 6:57 PM
72 virgin-zombie-squad are actually demons dressed in drag. Guess satan will get the last laugh....lol!!
Posted by: champ at October 31, 2007 7:12 PM
When Armandhandjob makes statements like: "the hands of the Iranian people are not empty", it makes it too easy.
Posted by: RalphInfidel at October 31, 2007 7:20 PM
Any country, not just Iran, ruled by Islamic law is cannot succeed in the modern world. For those people seeking freedom of speech and thought, Islamic law become a milstone around their neck. prehaps sucide is better than living under the theocacy.
Posted by: DeadRecknoning at October 31, 2007 9:21 PM
"Are there actually more than 72 MILLION virgins in heaven?"
No, there are only 72 total. One must wait one's turn. By the latest figures, just released by Allah, a newcomer has to wait 9173 years before his first one. To keep oneself amused while waiting, one can either watch "I Love Lucy" re-runs, or play Free-Cell.
at October 31, 2007 11:01 PM
He and all his millions of Islamokazis are a little short memoried.
Doesnt he remember what all the kamakazis caused Truman to do?
Posted by: guide inside at November 1, 2007 1:30 AM
"Ahmadinejad: Millions of Iranians ready for "martyrdom"
...possible translation.....we cannot afford to give you medical care, education, or a happy life...so you are gonna die...
Ban Muslim Immigration...
at November 1, 2007 6:53 AM
"Enemies of the Iranian nation must know that by the passing away of martyrs like Fahmideh, the hands of the Iranian people are not empty," Ahmadinejad told a crowd of student Basij members in Tehran, the official IRNA news agency reported.
"And today millions of Fahmidehs are standing fresher and more prepared," he said.
Cool, let the bombs start dropping...uh...buh bye!
at November 1, 2007 9:21 AM
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