The Odds Of A War Between Israel And Iran Just Went Way Up
The Odds Of A War Between Israel And Iran Just Went Way Up
The Economic Collapse By Michael Snyder, on February 25th, 2015
(I suspect Bibi will have something to say about this in his upcoming address to Congress. – LS)
Uh oh – Iran just got caught with both hands in the cookie jar. It turns out that even while Iran has been negotiating a “historic peace deal” with the western world, it has been secretly operating a huge underground nuclear enrichment site that it didn’t tell anyone about. But this is what the Iranians always do. They lie, lie and then lie some more. So how in the world can you make a deal with a government that absolutely refuses to tell the truth? These revelations about a secret underground nuclear facility just outside Tehran come at a time when it looked like the Obama administration was about to cave in and give Iran just about everything that it wanted. The “deal” that Obama was going to give them would have allowed the Iranians to keep all of the nuclear infrastructure that they have already constructed and would also give them permission to start building nuclear weapons in about a decade. It would be a monstrously bad deal for the western world, and the Iranians should have jumped at it. But now these new revelations could throw a wrench into those negotiations. But much more importantly, knowledge of this secret nuclear facility has got to be extremely alarming to the Israelis. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has always said that Israel will never, ever allow Iran to construct a nuclear weapon. So what will happen if the Israelis determine that Iran is actually much closer to building a nuclear bomb that anyone originally suspected? The truth is that the odds of a war between Israel and Iran just went way up thanks to these revelations, and that is not good news for any of us.
This new evidence of a secret nuclear facility that Iran had not told anyone about was revealed by the National Council of Resistance of Iran earlier this week…
Despite Iran’s denials that it is on the path to a nuclear bomb, new evidence charges that the Islamic republic has an “underground top-secret site” that is enriching uranium intended for nuclear weapons that has been hidden from the West for years.
According to the Iranian opposition group, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), the complex, called Lavizan-3, is right outside Tehran, “buried deep underground in tunnels and underground facilities” with “radiation-proof doors” to prevent any leaks that could be detected by the United Nations International Energy Agency inspectors.
The revelations were unveiled during a Washington, D.C., news conference by the NCRI, which first exposed elements of Iran’s covert nuclear program in 2002.
The NCRI claims to have extensive knowledge of this complex, and it is even in possession of a photograph of a door that shields the facility from radiation which was smuggled out…
The NCRI describes the underground complex as having an elevator that “descends several stories, deep underground, and opens into a 650-foot tunnel, which leads to four parallel halls. Because the ground is inclined, the halls are deeper underground,” by as much as 164 feet below the surface.
The NCRI also said it smuggled out a photograph showing a 1-foot thick lead-lined door that shields the complex from radiation, and that the secret rooms and hallways are insulated for sound and radiation leaks so that they would remain undetected.
“If the United States is serious about preventing the Iranian regime from obtaining nuclear weapons, it must make the continuation of talks conditional on the IAEA immediately inspecting Lavizan-3 site,” said Soona Samsami, the NCRI’s United States representative.
So will Iran immediately allow international inspectors to go take a look at the Lavizan-3 site?
Of course not.
As they usually do, the Iranians will probably deny that anything is going on there.
But we have reason to trust the NCRI. They have a track record of being right on the money when it comes to the Iranian nuclear program…
NCRI has a track record of accurately disclosing secret Iranian uranium enrichment sites. In 2002, NCRI revealed Iran’s top secret uranium enrichment plant at Natanz, some 100 miles north of Isfahan, and a second top secret Iranian nuclear plant in Arak, approximately 150 miles south of Tehran, designed to produce heavy water for the production of plutonium for use in nuclear weapons.
Amazingly, there will be people that will read this article and leave comments defending Iran.
How in the world can you defend a regime that habitually lies and deceives the rest of the world?
If the Iranians had just been honest, they could have gotten an overwhelmingly lopsided deal from the Obama administration. And if they had actually stuck to the deal, the Israelis probably would not have attacked them for at least a few years.
But now all bets are off. At this point, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes that the Obama administration has totally given up on the goal of preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons. Just check out comments that he made during a speech earlier this week…
“I respect the White House and the President of the United States but on such a fateful matter, that can determine whether or not we survive, I must do everything to prevent such a great danger for Israel,” Netanyahu said in a speech.
He said world powers had pledged to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, adding that “from the agreement coming together it appears they have given up on this commitment“.
So if the Israelis believe that the diplomatic approach is dead, what does that leave?
War is coming, and it might be sooner than most of us think.
It is not likely that Israel will attack Iran before the Israeli elections. But after the elections are over, anything can happen.
And there are already reports coming out of the Middle East that Saudi Arabia has offered to let Israel use Saudi airspace for an attack on Iran…
Saudi Arabia is prepared to let Israeli fighter jets use its airspace if it proves necessary to attack Iran’s nuclear program, an Israeli TV station reported Tuesday, highlighting growing ties in the shadow of Tehran’s nuclear drive.
Riyadh’s only condition is that Israel make some kind of progress in peace talks with the Palestinians, Channel 2 reported Tuesday, citing an unnamed senior European source.
“The Saudi authorities are completely coordinated with Israel on all matters related to Iran,” the European official in Brussels said.
The Saudis hate Iran and do not want to see the Iranians get nuclear weapons either. So an attack by Israel on Iran would serve their interests.
And if the Saudis can use this crisis to push for a Palestinian state, that is all the better as far as they are concerned.
But of course if a Palestinian state is established in the aftermath of a war between Israel and Iran, that will just set the stage for even more war.
We are entering a time of great geopolitical instability. Wars and rumors of wars seem to be the order of the day.
And thanks to the duplicity of the Iranians, World War III could erupt in the Middle East at any time.
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WarSclerotic 
February 26, 2015 at 5:04 PM
This should not surprise anyone and really,it was expected.I would not doubt that there are more of these facilities in other parts of Iran.Eventually,Israel sooner of later will have to make decisions on their policies and/or doctrines with respect to a potentially nuclear armed Iran.And as I am certain Israel’s leaders know too well-there is no such thing as a strike solely on the nuclear sites in Iran.It will be total war of possibly epic proportions in order to destroy the nuke program in Iran.Civilian centers will have to be hit and Iran might have to experience tactical nukes used by Israel.”Behold,A pale horse appears, whose rider is Death, and Hades follows him.”
February 26, 2015 at 5:10 PM
I fear you could be right Carlos.
February 27, 2015 at 12:16 AM
I’m really not sure if the author or this article is FOR peace, or AGAINST it…
February 27, 2015 at 12:17 AM
Sorry…
“…if the author OF this article…”
February 27, 2015 at 4:52 AM
The author and his blog on which he posted this article seems a bit of a survivalist. As you know, most of these guys are beyond the question of ‘will the world end’. They are already planning to survive it.
February 27, 2015 at 7:36 AM
It does not really matter if the author is for war or peace.The author’s opinion on this issue is not a determining factor.However, on this website as well as other sites,the facts have been laid bare.And it is that Iran and a significant number of Muslims are out to destroy the Western world as well as the State of Israel and in particular the Jews.It was not too long ago that a very significant number of the Jewish population were exterminated as the world watched.This time it is a very different ballgame from the perspective of the Jews.Since the creation of the State of Israel.the founding fathers and subsequent Jewish leaders have prepared for the eventuality of another attempt to exterminate their people by the evil and madmen that seem to resurge every so often throughout history.The IDF is one of the finest military in the world,and while perhaps they may not be able to destroy Iran’s nuke program in one fell swoop-the destruction that this tiny nation can unleashed on Iran will be almost irreversible.And if bets were to be taken on who will come out alive and ahead in this contention-my bet would be for the Israelis.Sadly there will be loss of lives on both sides.The decision for peace or war is on Iran.I am also willing to bet what Iran’s choice will be on their choice to choose war or peace.
February 27, 2015 at 11:07 AM
Louisiana Steve and Carlos,
thank you for both of your comments.
Radical muslims are absolute vermin, and they’re completely nuts.
The world has evolved, but they’re still living in the 7th century.
No doubt about that.
Now, having said that, I really doubt that Iran would want to provoke a nuclear war, which they know they can’t win, they know they will be completely obliterated into dust.
I would be rather careful before gambling on a attack, before exhausting all the diplomatic solutions.
War only brings chaos, death and destruction.
So I just hope that common sense prevails, and before making a final decision which might not be reversed, political leaders are careful enough to weigh all the consequences.
The disaster that a war like that one could bring to the world are of unsuspected consequences.
February 27, 2015 at 3:40 PM
“When people speak to you about a preventive war, you tell them to go and fight it. After my experience, I have come to hate war.”
-Dwight D. Eisenhower
February 27, 2015 at 4:05 PM
common sense and fanatic moslimes , yep lets wait 10 years !
February 27, 2015 at 5:09 PM
Common sense has not prevailed amongst the Iranian leadership at all.They also happen to view the world and their geopolitical strategy very differently from you and I.The expansion of their nuclear program and the secret nuke facilities is nothing more than a race towards nuclear weapons.Now,in light of this-should Israel wait to be nuked to really ascertain the mullahs true intentions towards the Jews?My friend,unfortunately,the handwriting is on the wall,and it is very legible.Nobody wants war,but I believe the Jews are not going to the slaughterhouse alone.In fact,they will not go to the slaughterhouse at all.
February 27, 2015 at 5:19 PM
Ok guys,
all of you seem to be very happy when it comes to a preemptive strike against Iran.
I stick to Eisenhowers’ final point:
“After my experience, I have come to hate war”.
I know that there’s nothing I can do in the final decision of if there will be war or not.
All I hope is that whatever decision is made, will not take the entire world for an unpredictable roller coaster of death and destruction.
The entire world is above politics, that’s for sure.
So to finish off with this thread, I just hope that everyone involved (everyone) can come to a proper understanding.
The price to pay might be way much higher than what some of you seem to think.
Thanks again for all your insightful comments.
February 27, 2015 at 5:57 PM
All governments lie. And Iran’s desire for nukes is understandable as a deterrent against Israel or the US or anyone else. Nuclear powers don’t get attacked. I bet Ukraine wishes it hadn’t given all its nukes back to Russia after achieving independence.
That being said, Iran seems unlikely to want nukes merely as a defensive deterrent against attack. Once Iran has nukes, they will eventually use them on Israel or the US or someone else. The theocracy in charge of Iran wants to usher in the end times and bring on conditions that will allow for the return of the Mahdi/12th Imam – who many consider the Muslim savior and Christian Antichrist.
Read Joel Richardson’s books like Islamic Antichrist. Even better, read – Antichrist 2016-2019: Mystery Babylon, Barack Obama & the Islamic Caliphate
February 27, 2015 at 5:57 PM
“all of you seem to be very happy when it comes to a preemptive strike against Iran.”
Not me David. My position has been very clear in that I do not wish to see our young and brave rushed off to war. I know many who have returned from Iraq and I am so thankful they returned safely. They represent the best America has to offer. Unfortunately, too many others did not make it. They sacrificed their lives and/or mobility for territory that is now falling into the hands of ISIS.
Thanks, Dave, for taking to time to express your thoughts. I hope you continue to contribute to the success of this site.
February 27, 2015 at 5:57 PM
Reblogged this on MANY PROPHETIC CLUES WARN US – THIS WORLD'S FINAL 3.5 YEARS ARE FROM JUNE 2016 TO DECEMBER 2019 and commented:
All governments lie. And Iran’s desire for nukes is understandable as a deterrent against Israel or the US or anyone else. Nuclear powers don’t get attacked. I bet Ukraine wishes it hadn’t given all its nukes back to Russia after achieving independence.
That being said, Iran seems unlikely to want nukes merely as a defensive deterrent against attack. Once Iran has nukes, they will eventually use them on Israel or the US or someone else. The theocracy in charge of Iran wants to usher in the end times and bring on conditions that will allow for the return of the Mahdi/12th Imam – who many consider the Muslim savior and Christian Antichrist.
Read Joel Richardson’s books like Islamic Antichrist. Even better, read – Antichrist 2016-2019: Mystery Babylon, Barack Obama & the Islamic Caliphate
February 27, 2015 at 7:16 PM
Louisiana Steve,
thanks a lot for your kind words.
I fully agree with you. You seem to be a very balanced person, something lacking, unfortunately, in todays’ world.
It would be very interesting to know, some time in the future, the TRUE story of that bloody Islamic State.
I’m afraid we’ll be in for some nasty surprises…
All the best.