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The Iranian proxy jihad rolls on. And "raising concerns" will do little to stop an enemy whose modus operandi is to cheat, lie, and talk out of both sides of his mouth. "U.S. commander: Iran still meddles in Iraq," from CNN:
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- The top U.S. commander in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus, said Iran continues to support Iraqi insurgents and Syria is allowing foreign fighters passage into Iraq.
"We are concerned very much about the lethal accelerants, as they are called, that do come from Iran," he said. "And we appropriately raise that to those who have a broader perspective, then, who have a regional and then a global look.
"And the same way that we do about what comes through Syria."
The general's comments about Iran come just a day after Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, said there are continued fears that Iran may be training Iraqi extremists in Iran and sending them back to Iraq.
McCain expressed concern about a large cache of explosives found in Iraq and hinted that they may have been sent from Iran.
In January, Petraeus said attacks against U.S. troops in Iraq with bombs believed linked to Iran -- known as explosively formed penetrators (EFPs) -- had risen sharply after several months of decline. But that came after several months of decline in Iranian involvement.
The Bush administration and the military have long maintained that Iranian agents, particularly the Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, have been arming and training Iraqi insurgents.
Relations between Iraq and Iran have been improving.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad visited Iraq earlier this month and pledged to help Iraq with energy supplies, while denouncing U.S. statements about Iranian involvement with Iraqi insurgents.
Projection Alert:
"We do not care about their statements and remarks because they make statements based on erroneous information. We cannot count on what they say," Ahmadinejad said.
Posted by Marisol at March 20, 2008 12:07 AM
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More and more of Irans citizens are leaving Islam.
http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Religion/?id=1.0.1988866222
Posted by: Joe Schmoe USA![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.jihadwatch.org/nav-commenters.gif)
at March 20, 2008 2:14 AM
How about presenting the International community with irrefutable proof that this is happening, then request that the pathetic UN address the issue, THEN using covert forces to take it to them.
Until we show the World what evidence we have it will always be another 'WMD' situation.
It's also not all of Iran, it's the establishment. Don't punish the people.
Posted by: Abu_Lahab at March 20, 2008 6:28 AM
When Petraeus speaks it is coin of the realm: what he says must be addressed,
(as against say the words of a race hustler like Obamerama)
Will Iran have its weapon capacity degraded before November comes ?
Israel seems bent on suicide, while G.W. seems more intent on glad handing his time of exit from office.
Time for an Isaiah or a Ronnie Reagan. C'mon good people - it is known you are out there.
Posted by: dgene at March 20, 2008 6:35 AM
"McCain expressed concern about a large cache of explosives found in Iraq and hinted that they may have been sent from Iran."
"may have been sent from Iran" ....Gee I wonder
Posted by: Sneakyzionistcrusader at March 20, 2008 7:27 AM
"We do not care about their statements and remarks because they make statements based on erroneous information. We cannot count on what they say," Ahmadinejad said.
Turns out that denial is more than just a river in Egypt.
Posted by: tanstaafl at March 20, 2008 7:56 AM
Election season is coming, must be time to crank up the violence. No doubt Hack'med Flabajab wants to influence the American Political realm if he can, especially since he is facing serious opposition along with his Cleric buddies at home.
at March 20, 2008 8:02 AM
Iran will always interfere in Iraq. That's why when we leave a strongman will take over the place. And I'm not sure that would be such a bad thing provided we can deal with him.
Posted by: ISLAMSFORLOSERS at March 20, 2008 9:21 AM
Petraeus = Mcclellan...
Posted by: greatcometof1577 at March 20, 2008 10:10 AM
It's also not all of Iran, it's the establishment. Don't punish the people.
Posted by: Abu_Lahab
Sorry, but the people put in that "establishment". They support it each and every day. Those Iranian fighters and those who make the bombs and the nuclear scientists all are the Iranian people. The people are the ones who are proud of their country's weapons program. Just how is anyone "punishing" the Iranian people, anyway?
Posted by: PMK at March 20, 2008 10:16 AM
The top U.S. commander in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus, said Iran continues to support Iraqi insurgents and Syria is allowing foreign fighters passage into Iraq.
But how can this be? The Iraqis are Arabs while the Iranians are Persians. The two countries fought a war that lasted eight years. The Sunnis and Shia don't cooperate. Obviously someone in the "military-industrial complex" has put forth this monstrous lie to help Halliburton and George Bush's other buddies get another contract!
John McCain is just another Republican warmonger who wants to: Bomb, bomb, bomb! Bomb, bomb Iran!
-[pick a leftist, any leftist]
/sarc off
Posted by: PMK at March 20, 2008 10:23 AM
Iran - the (terror) gift that keeps on giving...
Few people probably know this but there is a legal section within the US State Dept that deals with international claims. For two decades now, govt attorneys, paralegals and translators have been waging a litigation battle with the Iranian government and US companies over: sold military materals to Iran, i.e., the Shah that allegedly were never received by Iran or the companies claiming that they never got paid.
But Obama is gonna sit down with them and shoot the breeze and solve all our problems. Yeah right.
Posted by: HOV Dummy at March 20, 2008 12:57 PM
The neighbor practices tyranny at home. He exports weapons and terrorists to Iraq and Afghanistan, and creates instability. International peers watch as he discriminates against females and infidels, and underachieves in critical disciplines.
Iraqis and Afghanis have concerns and face challenges. But they are set to prosper and become players in the world economy. The representative governments are achieving reconciliation between tribes and focusing on common interests. They are investing in research and education. They are developing infrastructure, teachers, armed forces, and employment opportunities.
Posted by: SFOD at March 22, 2008 5:19 PM
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