endtimes-news-events] American intelligence assessments report: Iran ready to use missiles, terror
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02/14/2006
Report: Iran ready to use missiles, terror
American intelligence assessments warn Iran will launch long-range
missiles, initiate global terror wave in case of attack on its
nuclear facilities
Yitzhak Benhorin
Iran is prepared to launch long-range missiles and initiate a global
terror wave using secret commando units in response to an American or
Israeli attack on its nuclear facilities, the Boston Globe reported
based on U.S. intelligence assessments.
According to the newspaper, both Israel and the United States do not
discount he possibility of a military operation that would sabotage
the Iranian nuclear effort should diplomacy fail, but experts warn
the Iranian regime could respond in kind by launching strikes in the
Middle East or even in America.
American intelligence chief John Negroponte recently presented before
Congress an assessment warning Iran could initiate a large-scale
confrontation if attacked. The CIA reached the conclusion Iran is
gradually boosting its military capabilities, including threats on
shipping lanes.
Hizbullah danger
However, the most severe threat possessed by Iran comes in the form
of non-conventional weapons, including long-range Shahab 3 missiles,
which are capable of carrying chemical warheads. Currently, Iran is
also developing new missiles with an even longer range.
In 2001, Iran also purchased at least twelve X-55 cruise missiles
capable of carrying nuclear warheads and reaching as far as Italy.
The Boston Globe says Iran has at least 20 missile launchers that are
constantly being moved around the country in order to prevent
detection
Meanwhile, Negroponte warned Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces are
present in Iraq and could initiate a revolution there through
guerilla warfare, with the assistance of the country's Shiite
majority.
According to intelligence reports, Iran may also make use of
Hizbullah in order to carry out attacks against American interests
worldwide, including in the U.S.
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