Nat'l Security Pentagon: Iran fires on U.S. drone - Page 3

Chiefspants · 11-08-2012, 12:57 PM

http://security.blogs.cnn.com/2012/1...one/?hpt=hp_t3

Donger · 11-08-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KILLER_CLOWN

No what i'm saying is what was our drone doing anywhere near their airspace? I don't think it was out looking for flowers or cool pics for peoples desktops.

Again, it was in international airspace and it was conducting maritime surveillance over the Gulf. Do you know and understand what those two things are?

KILLER_CLOWN · 11-08-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

I'm not sure why you think that is humorous. Care to explain?

The loss of life isn't it, the rest you can figure out.

Donger · 11-08-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KILLER_CLOWN

The loss of life isn't it, the rest you can figure out.

No, I'm not sure that I can. Please elaborate.

KChiefer · 11-08-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by theelusiveeightrop

Un-armed drone. Near Iran. Great defense policy. Let's send unarmed infantry there next. We have armed drones, and nuclear weapons. Time to teach Iran a lesson, and end their charades. No ground forces. All by air. We have the capability. Let's use it. Election is over.

Yeah, let's nuke a country that can't shoot down a paper airplane.

And if they missed on purpose as to escalate things while still getting to cry foul because they didn't actually shoot it down, great, you just played right into their hands by overreacting.

KILLER_CLOWN · 11-08-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Again, it was in international airspace and it was conducting maritime surveillance over the Gulf. Do you know and understand what those two things are?

Yes and what do you think our response should be?

KILLER_CLOWN · 11-08-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

No, I'm not sure that I can. Please elaborate.

Why was the airliner shot down?

Donger · 11-08-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by KILLER_CLOWN

Yes and what do you think our response should be?

What has apparently already been done.

Donger · 11-08-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KILLER_CLOWN

Why was the airliner shot down?

Overly-aggressive captain of our warship combined with recent engagements with the Iranian navy.

KILLER_CLOWN · 11-08-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Overly-aggressive captain of our warship combined with recent engagements with the Iranian navy.

I figured with your stance on Iran you probably wouldn't mind if we overreacted to it right?

alpha_omega · 11-08-2012, 01:53 PM

It's ok...i am sure the drone was just headed for Benghazi to help out...it just got a little lost.

Donger · 11-08-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by KILLER_CLOWN

I figured with your stance on Iran you probably wouldn't mind if we overreacted to it right?

I think it was an unfortunate event, but no, it didn't and doesn't exactly keep me awake at night. And you may note that I said that the captain over-reacted.

loochy · 11-08-2012, 01:57 PM

KILLER_CLOWN · 11-08-2012, 02:23 PM

How many think Romney would have invaded over this?

Donger · 11-08-2012, 02:26 PM

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/11...ecret-work-on/

UNITED NATIONS – In a story Nov. 5 about the U.N. nuclear chief's report to the General Assembly, The Associated Press incorrectly spelled his first name. His name is Yukiya Amano, not Yukio Amano.

A corrected version of the story is below:

UN: Iran not cooperating on nuclear weapons probe

UN nuclear chief: Iran not cooperating with probe of suspected secret work on nuclear weapons

By EDITH M. LEDERER

Associated Press

The U.N. nuclear chief said Monday that Iran is not cooperating with an investigation into suspected secret work on nuclear weapons.

Yukiya Amano told the U.N. General Assembly that talks between the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran have intensified this year after an IAEA report in November 2011 said it had "credible information that Iran had carried out activities relevant to the development of a nuclear explosive device," he said.

"However, no concrete results have been achieved so far," Amano said.

While the IAEA continues to verify that Iran's declared nuclear material is not being diverted from peaceful purposes, "Iran is not providing the necessary cooperation to enable us to provide credible assurance about the absence of undeclared nuclear material and activities," Amano said.

"Therefore, we cannot conclude that all nuclear material in Iran is in peaceful activities," he said.

But the IAEA director general said "the agency is firmly committed to intensifying dialogue with Iran."

"We will continue negotiations with Iran on a structured approach," he said. "I hope we can reach agreement without further delay."

Iran has repeatedly denied any interest in possessing nuclear arms, but the international community fears that Tehran may turn its peaceful uranium enrichment program toward weapons making — a concern that is growing as the government expands the number of machines it uses to enrich its stockpile of enriched uranium.

As those fears grow, so does concern that Israel could carry out its threats to attack Iran's nuclear facilities before that nation reaches the bomb-making threshold.

Iran's U.N. Ambassador Mohammad Khazaee reiterated his country's position, that it has a right to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and rejected the claims in the IAEA report saying they are "not credible" and based on "forged reports" provided by Israel and the United States.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/11...#ixzz2BfX3ZDi4

**J Diddy** · 11-08-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Since it was doing maritime surveillance...

If one of our drones enters their airspace, it's fair game.

Are you not assuming that's what it was doing and where it was?

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Donger "Think BOOM!" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: 33.675° N 106.475° W Casino cash: $30	http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/11...ecret-work-on/ UNITED NATIONS – In a story Nov. 5 about the U.N. nuclear chief's report to the General Assembly, The Associated Press incorrectly spelled his first name. His name is Yukiya Amano, not Yukio Amano. A corrected version of the story is below: UN: Iran not cooperating on nuclear weapons probe UN nuclear chief: Iran not cooperating with probe of suspected secret work on nuclear weapons By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press The U.N. nuclear chief said Monday that Iran is not cooperating with an investigation into suspected secret work on nuclear weapons. Yukiya Amano told the U.N. General Assembly that talks between the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran have intensified this year after an IAEA report in November 2011 said it had "credible information that Iran had carried out activities relevant to the development of a nuclear explosive device," he said. "However, no concrete results have been achieved so far," Amano said. While the IAEA continues to verify that Iran's declared nuclear material is not being diverted from peaceful purposes, "Iran is not providing the necessary cooperation to enable us to provide credible assurance about the absence of undeclared nuclear material and activities," Amano said. "Therefore, we cannot conclude that all nuclear material in Iran is in peaceful activities," he said. But the IAEA director general said "the agency is firmly committed to intensifying dialogue with Iran." "We will continue negotiations with Iran on a structured approach," he said. "I hope we can reach agreement without further delay." Iran has repeatedly denied any interest in possessing nuclear arms, but the international community fears that Tehran may turn its peaceful uranium enrichment program toward weapons making — a concern that is growing as the government expands the number of machines it uses to enrich its stockpile of enriched uranium. As those fears grow, so does concern that Israel could carry out its threats to attack Iran's nuclear facilities before that nation reaches the bomb-making threshold. Iran's U.N. Ambassador Mohammad Khazaee reiterated his country's position, that it has a right to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and rejected the claims in the IAEA report saying they are "not credible" and based on "forged reports" provided by Israel and the United States. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/11...#ixzz2BfX3ZDi4 __________________ I think the young people enjoy it when I "get down," verbally, don't you?
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