Netanyahu right now is telling Congress that Obama’s Iran deal “wouldn’t be a farewell to arms. It would be a farewell to arms control.” He is right, and this is an indication of it. “Iran rejects Obama nuclear call before Netanyahu speech,” BBC, March 3, 2015 (thanks to Pamela Geller):
Iran has rejected as “excessive and illogical” a demand by US President Barack Obama that it freeze sensitive nuclear activity for at least 10 years.
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif was quoted saying Mr Obama spoke in “unacceptable and threatening” terms.
Mr Zarif said talks on Iran’s nuclear programme, which are nearing a critical 31 March deadline, would continue.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to urge the US Congress on Tuesday to oppose a deal.
He was invited to speak at the US Capitol by Republican House Speaker John Boehner, angering Democrats.
Mr Netanyahu – who faces domestic elections in two weeks’ time – will not meet Mr Obama during his visit to the US.
jihad3tracker says
Perfect timing —- as Robert writes, showing how important is Netanyahu’s speech in Congress.
The fallout from Iran’s remarks will have many naïve legislators waking up to reality.
Angemon says
jihad3tracker posted:
“Perfect timing —- as Robert writes, showing how important is Netanyahu’s speech in Congress.”
Yeah, it’s the first time in what, 7 years?, they have a leader speaking in.
Alarmed Pig Farmer says
I just saw Bibi’s speech. Too bad he couldn’t tell the whole truth, for such a speech is sorely needed by what’s left of the free world, a national leader telling the whole story would do wonders. He did bring up the 10 yr sunset clause, where the fantasy is that the Persians will quit being Moslems in a decade.
The whole truth is that Islam is a religion of war, that there is no such thing as Moderate Moslems, that Unicorns is a logical impossibility not being pursued by any Moslem. Iran isn’t evil or extremist or radical, Islam is. But nobody has the courage to state this simple truth.
Don McKellar says
Another foreign policy failure from Obama. Iran stalls and won’t give up its nuclear bomb program last minute. What a shocker. Completely unexpected.
Spot On says
Iran’s nuclear weapons with proper deliver systems could cripple us and annihilate Israel. They would surely attempt to launch anonymously to prevent a response from our subs and this could be done by them. Even the lib leaders have fear with this. There are too many ways to use a nuclear weapon to damage infrastructure. It is not just a matter of one city or two, which would be bad enough. No telling how B.O. would respond. He may surrender. We would have a financial collapse of major consequences. How long could everyone go without electricity or the internet and the banking industry. Iran would certainly focus on these major vulnerable infrastructure. Iran has been very dedicated and patient for more than a decade. The American people are not prepared for anything like this. Our infrastructure is very vulnerable, all thanks to a government that responds and spends only as a result of public perception. Washington would be like a fish out of water. The engineering reasons are complex but this has all been carefully studied by the government and civilian experts. I doubt that our politicians have taken the time to understand all this. We need to keep them from getting nukes.
Jay Boo says
Democrats in Congress who choose to boycott Netanyahu’s speech are actually playing into the hands of the enemy and weakening the US negotiating position by encouraging Iran to milk even more concessions.
Unforfunately, Obama is not much help either because he appears to want to be milked.
Spot On says
Obama is on any side except ours. Right now it looks like he is on Iran’s side. jimmy did the same thing in 1979 with regard to Iran. I can’t figure these people. It must be money that we don’t see coupled with anti-Semitism.
Thomas says
Isn’t it ironic, the two worst Presidents in the U.S.’s history are both played for useful idiots by the Iranians.
Prinz Eugen says
Another failure to find a “diplomatic” solution to iran’s’s nuke program. And mullah Barry and “father” Kerry are going all out in trying to surrender to their allies in Teheran. Too bad the new GOP Senate and House have essentially abdicated — seems Reid and Pelosi are running the congress. So soon after the election wins, and the GOP cowers in fear They will be of little help on hindering the advance of the caliphate crusaders, as they obey khalifa Barry without question.
Barb says
Anyone who chooses to read, can find many sources discussing the revolution in Iran and Khomeni’s take over. It certainly explains how Iran became more extreme islamist after the take over not less.
Iran must be almost drooling at the thought of being able to bully all it’s neighbours and then some with it’s new nuclear capability that the USA is going to give to them. They should be cleaning up their human rights issues, freeing people who are imprisoned for no good reason, I cant actually list all the reasons there should be no deal with Iran.
Obama has a dream of love, love, love. Doesn’t he remember John Lennon got shot for that. The man lives in a world that isn’t based on reality and seems to think he can make peace the world over, just because he wishes it so.
Spot On says
Obama is delusional. Washington is bloated and dysfunctional. One half of the US must also be delusional since they love Obama. Europe is near an Islamic revolution. Such extreme weakness is an invitation for a viscous predator like Iran. There are so many ways for Iranian madmen with nukes to screw up America and the rest of the world.
Champ says
Iran rejects Obama nuclear call before Netanyahu speech
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Thus *proving* the exact points made by Netanyahu in this mornings brilliant speech!!!
Spot On says
All wishing Netanyahu was President…of the US… right now.
Champ says
Hear, hear!!!
Jerry says
Iranian peace is at hand, and the Obamination’s hands are dripping with it.