Iran
The Telegraph says that the CIA is supporting terrorists group in Iran . There seems three major problems with this. One, the morality of it. The campaigns are against soldier and governmental officials, which perhaps makes it less terroristic than if it was against civilians, but these things rarely remains so compartmentalised. Second, the hypocrisy of it, particularly with respect to criticism of Iranian activity in Iraq. Finally, the fact that it might be counter-productive, as the article notes these groups are not particulary pro-the US.I think these things need a very specific goal if they are to be successful. On the other hand if one wants a policy it is undoubtably a better policy than a military attack, which I think just won't succeed. The Times reports that some US Generals plan to resign if Iraq is attacked. One shouldn't read too much into this, there are loads of Generals. Perhaps more interesting is the suggestion that the US Navy is being 'seriously careful' as it doesn't want to get involved in an incident with Iran that might provoke the White House.
Labels: defence
posted by Matthew @ 2/25/2007 10:08:00 AM
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