US officials expressed annoyance at Iran’s test launches of ballistic missiles Wednesday, saying they were “provocative,” but admitting that the test of non-nuclear-capable missiles in no way violated the nuclear agreement with the P5+1.
US officials have expressed annoyance at previous Iran missile tests, and the State Department insisted they aren’t going to “turn a blind eye to this,” even though ultimately Iran is doing what every nation does in developing missiles for its military.
Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton was quick to condemn the missile tests, demanding immediate sanctions against Iran for tests, saying the world has to prove Iran’s testing of missiles “will not be tolerated.”
Iranian officials insisted their testing is not provocative, and that they have a right to engage in self-defense against nations threatening to attack them. They also echoed US sentiments that the tests don’t violate the deal. The missiles are seen designed to hit Israel, a nation which has repeatedly threatened to attack Iran.
This is what we will get from a Clinton administration. What did Mr. Sanders and what did Mr. Trump have to say about the Iranian missiles. Nothing?
What is “what you will get” from a Clinton admin? There’s little doubt that Clinton will get the plans for war with Iran back on track quickly. Sanders, I doubt that’s his agenda but you never know with US politicians. Trump? Just haven’t got that one figured out yet but I’m suspecting that all his campaign and it’s promises has nothing to do with the reality he would be as president. It’s obviously all fantasy for small minds and unhappy people.
Here is the video. Mar 8, 2016 Iran: Revolutionary Guard test-fires ballistic missiles
The final phase of a series of missile drills codenamed “Ability of the State” was conducted by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), and saw ballistic missiles test-fired from silos across the country on Tuesday.
https://youtu.be/7P4P1YUnbrM
The thrust of the antiwar movement should be in support of Iran’s missile tests of course. It is a necessary step in preparation for arming itself with the deterrent to a US led war. Obviously nobody in their right mind would suggest that Iran would strike first. No more than N. Korea or any other nuclear armed country. That’s not what nuclear weapons are meant for.
I, as a Canadian, am fully cognizant of the necessity of accepting that. I would just hope that any Americans who are truly antiwar would accept that too.