In the two days since the Obama Administration announced the convoluted Iranian assassination plot against a Saudi Ambassador, the head-scratching has turned into open scoffing among many top experts in the region, who say the plot is just too ridiculous to be real.
At its core, the whole plot, from the used-car dealer to the Mexican drug cartel, just rings hollow. Iran stood to gain little from a DC attack but had much to lose, whether the plot succeeded or failed, as it would only drive the US and Saudi Arabia closer together and give the US yet more excuses to move against Iran.
Predictably, that’s exactly what has happened, with the Obama Administration hawkish in their threats against Iran. But is the allegation even true? Officials were admitting yesterday that they didn’t have any direct evidence to that effect, but that didn’t seem to stop the rhetoric.
And its not like the administration is ever consistent in their claims, as President Obama is now insisting he has “proof” that the plot is real. This proof, as with their “proof” against Iran’s nuclear program and their “proof” against Pakistan’s government, exists only as a talking point, and will doubtlessly never be shown to the public.
Which seems to be good enough for most US allies, as in the past. Instead of questioning why Iran would do something seemingly designed only to give President Obama an excuse to invade, foreign officials are rallying behind the US calls to “punish” Iran in some vague non-specific manner.
Obama’s secret (and likely mythical) proof will likely do little to placate foreign policy analysts, but for officials the policy is already set, and it is to further escalate hostilities with Iran. The only question that remains is how much escalation the voters will tolerate.
The Obama has "proof" but, it's secret. Ergo, the Obama gots squat and should sit down and STFU.
i think they are confusing the definition of "proof" with "bull-plop"
Secret = it doesn't exist / the USG is still working to manufacture it, like Obama's poorly faked birth certificate.
Rick, you are so right on.
Must be frustrating for the US and Israeli governments to never have anything but poor fakes, manufactured plots, and 'secret' proofs of their fantasies.
This is more likely an MEK plot played out as a Quds initiated matter than an Iranian Govt Matter,
Everything is Fu#"¤%&@@==)( king.., secret in this and by this administration and so was the case with Bush regime.., in general everythings needs to be secret because US and EU present regimes are nothing but a militarism regime.., cooperating with Dictators and their affiliated terrorist groups…, as Saudis.., UAE and Sweden.
Is this concoction primarily about setting in place the after-the-fact explanations that will be needed for Israel flying through Saudi airspace to attack Iran?
Secrecy is the root cause of all coruption in government. Enough said.
Attack Iran based on lies and most likely will start WW3.America is in dept and don't have the money to fight Iran a country much more powerfull than Iraq and Afganistan togeather with a bigger population.Let alone the fact it could lead to WW3.Not smart but what has America done recently that is.
Unfortunately for the accused, he will languish in the concrete wasteland of the Florence Super Max long after this fabrication has been seen for what it is.
That's right bick or mysteriously dye from one of the CIA's (Secret) heart attack's.
Very discouraging that so many other governments go along with the US, when they know they're total BS.
If that Iranian doofus is a member of QUDS, then Homer Simpson is a high-level CIA operative.
This man – Obama is such aliar. Does anybody believe the US anymore?
Secret proof? ROFL! I bet it's so secret that only certain people with special x-ray vision can see it. Himself not being one of them with such powers.
If the USG couldn't come up with 'proof' of OBL's involvement with 9/11 in order for the Taliban to hand him over ten years ago, what on earth makes anyone think there is any real 'proof' in any of these allegations against Iran? This is nothing but poorly crafted political theater and another complete embarrassment for the United States.