The policy America and Israel have been pursuing against Iran and its President MAHMOUD AHMADINEJAD echoes that used against the former Iraqi leader SADDAM HUSSEIN in the run up to 2003 WAR to oust him in 2003.
But the powerful OPEC member, Iran, has a potent weapon indeed; oil. If Iran decided to withdraw its oil exports in response to the rising international pressure to suspend its NUCLEAR PROGRAME will, according to economic experts, this push prices to record levels last seen during the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
“Iran is in a very strong position and Ahmadinejad knows it. It’s a sellers’ market,” said independent oil consultant Geoff Pyne. “And the West doesn’t have a choice – it needs the oil.”
Facing the mounting pressure exerted by the United States and its European Union allies President AHMADINEJAD is using an unclear language leaving the world guessing as to whether the Islamic Republic, the world’s fourth biggest crude exporter will withhold supplies.
“We have the necessary tools to defend our rights,” Nejad was quoted as telling a news conference on Saturday. “Those who use harsh language against Iran need Iran 10 times more than we need them.”
What added to America and Europe’s rejection of the Iranian President is his recent statements, in which he said that HOLOCAUST was a myth and that Israel needs to be "wiped off the map".
None of this would be a big deal if MR. AHMADINEJAD were the president of Belize or any other country. To Washington, Israel and Europe’s concerns lie in the fact that Nejad is the President of a country they believe is fast on its way to getting nuclear weapons- But what might keep Europe from endorsing another U.S. war this time is the massive oil exports they will lose if Iran was attacked.
The following are quotes from MR. AHMADINEJAD since he took office in August 2005- Possitive quotes that the West insist on ignoring.
“A nation which has culture, logic and civilisation does not need nuclear weapons. The countries which seek nuclear weapons are those which want to solve all problems by the use of force. Our nation does not need such weapons.”
“We are asked why we have started [nuclear] research. We answer that there is no limitation to research. There are no limits imposed on research in NPT [NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY] or in the Additional Protocol. Nor have we made such a commitment. Research is necessary for the life and dynamism of a nation.”
“The UN Security Council has been set up for the world security. Is the UN Security Council a mere tool in their [Western powers] hands to use at their will - threatening to send our case to the UN if we refuse to comply with their demands? Our understanding is that the UN Security Council belongs to all nations and is not a tool for a few countries. Why do they use it for their own purpose?”
“The prevalence of military domination, increasing poverty, the growing gap between rich and poor countries, violence as a means to solve crises, spread of terrorism - especially state TERRORISM- existence and proliferation of WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, the pervasive lack of honesty in interstate relations, and disregard for the equal rights of peoples and nations in international relations, constitute some of the challenges and threats.”
“Government belongs to all people. It has to address the problems of every parts of the country. All parts of the country should move forward simultaneously. Every Iranian is entitled to equal right, especially in developing individual talent and development.”
“Human excellence, the excellence of human society comes about in the light of justice and spirituality. Measures that are taken outside religious morality, politics minus morality, economics minus morality, culture minus morality only turns the world into a hell for nations and humanity. “
“We neither oppress anyone nor are we prepared to submit to anyone's oppression. We want justice, peace and security for all nations. We are defenders of human dignity all across the world. “
“The Iranian nation is a learned nation. It is a civilised nation. It is a history-making nation... You know and we know: you need us far more than we need you. “
But the powerful OPEC member, Iran, has a potent weapon indeed; oil. If Iran decided to withdraw its oil exports in response to the rising international pressure to suspend its NUCLEAR PROGRAME will, according to economic experts, this push prices to record levels last seen during the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
“Iran is in a very strong position and Ahmadinejad knows it. It’s a sellers’ market,” said independent oil consultant Geoff Pyne. “And the West doesn’t have a choice – it needs the oil.”
Facing the mounting pressure exerted by the United States and its European Union allies President AHMADINEJAD is using an unclear language leaving the world guessing as to whether the Islamic Republic, the world’s fourth biggest crude exporter will withhold supplies.
“We have the necessary tools to defend our rights,” Nejad was quoted as telling a news conference on Saturday. “Those who use harsh language against Iran need Iran 10 times more than we need them.”
What added to America and Europe’s rejection of the Iranian President is his recent statements, in which he said that HOLOCAUST was a myth and that Israel needs to be "wiped off the map".
None of this would be a big deal if MR. AHMADINEJAD were the president of Belize or any other country. To Washington, Israel and Europe’s concerns lie in the fact that Nejad is the President of a country they believe is fast on its way to getting nuclear weapons- But what might keep Europe from endorsing another U.S. war this time is the massive oil exports they will lose if Iran was attacked.
The following are quotes from MR. AHMADINEJAD since he took office in August 2005- Possitive quotes that the West insist on ignoring.
“A nation which has culture, logic and civilisation does not need nuclear weapons. The countries which seek nuclear weapons are those which want to solve all problems by the use of force. Our nation does not need such weapons.”
“We are asked why we have started [nuclear] research. We answer that there is no limitation to research. There are no limits imposed on research in NPT [NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY] or in the Additional Protocol. Nor have we made such a commitment. Research is necessary for the life and dynamism of a nation.”
“The UN Security Council has been set up for the world security. Is the UN Security Council a mere tool in their [Western powers] hands to use at their will - threatening to send our case to the UN if we refuse to comply with their demands? Our understanding is that the UN Security Council belongs to all nations and is not a tool for a few countries. Why do they use it for their own purpose?”
“The prevalence of military domination, increasing poverty, the growing gap between rich and poor countries, violence as a means to solve crises, spread of terrorism - especially state TERRORISM- existence and proliferation of WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, the pervasive lack of honesty in interstate relations, and disregard for the equal rights of peoples and nations in international relations, constitute some of the challenges and threats.”
“Government belongs to all people. It has to address the problems of every parts of the country. All parts of the country should move forward simultaneously. Every Iranian is entitled to equal right, especially in developing individual talent and development.”
“Human excellence, the excellence of human society comes about in the light of justice and spirituality. Measures that are taken outside religious morality, politics minus morality, economics minus morality, culture minus morality only turns the world into a hell for nations and humanity. “
“We neither oppress anyone nor are we prepared to submit to anyone's oppression. We want justice, peace and security for all nations. We are defenders of human dignity all across the world. “
“The Iranian nation is a learned nation. It is a civilised nation. It is a history-making nation... You know and we know: you need us far more than we need you. “
or a ground invation of US troops that are already tried and weakend in iraq wouldnt be out of possiblities
