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JohnyCanuck

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23. Israel’s False Flag Operation Against Iran
Sun Jan 15, 2012, 08:41 AM
Jan 2012

This article in “Foreign Policy” describes one of Israel’s recent “false flag” operations. A series of CIA memos describes how Israeli Mossad agents posed as American spies to recruit members of the terrorist organization Jundallah to fight their covert war against Iran. This type of “false flag” operation was not directed against the US, but it could provide a model to bring about a US/Iran war. If Iranians could be made to think that the US was behind extreme terrorist attacks in their country, this could force the Iranian government to take belligerent action against the US that would mean war. The Iranian government could not afford to look like a ”paper tiger,” too weak to make any effort to defend its citizens.

One cannot absolve America’s government leaders of the responsibility for these Israeli actions. That the US government fails to do anything significant to stop such “false flag” operations makes it appear that it actually supports them. And it certainly could appear this way to the Iranians. In fact, since Israel is allegedly America’s close ally, the US should demand that it stop any type of terrorism against Iran, since such activity makes it appear that it has, at the very least, America’s tacit support. And Israel’s rejection of such a demand should have serious consequences, such as the termination of US military collaboration.

Continued at:
http://www.veteranstoday.com/2012/01/14/israels-false-flag-operation-against-iran/

Who is more believable in this case? Kaleko Jan 2012 #1
I kinda hate to say this, but probably the Israelis this time. AverageJoe90 Jan 2012 #3
Certainly--but I'll bet they didn't leave so much as a fingerprint. MADem Jan 2012 #9
My money is on Iranian insiders of the current government. Behind the Aegis Jan 2012 #17
Post removed Post removed Jan 2012 #21
I agree. meti57b Jan 2012 #22
It still seems to be the most likely possibility to me, too. nt AverageJoe90 Jan 2012 #53
Israel should fight their own wars and leave us out. They have the soldiers, the weapons, and the alfredo Jan 2012 #35
That I can agree with 100%. nt AverageJoe90 Jan 2012 #52
regardless of who did it, it's a craven criminal act.... mike_c Jan 2012 #2
Yeah. AverageJoe90 Jan 2012 #4
That's not impossible, either--the old "Two birds with one stone" trick. NT MADem Jan 2012 #10
Scientists aren't free of ethical responsibilities bananas Jan 2012 #15
So what knowledge do you think people should be killed over learning? boppers Jan 2012 #19
"...Secretary of State Hilary Clinton denied responsibility..." unkachuck Jan 2012 #5
This is a Mossad action wtmusic Jan 2012 #6
Iran. Ikonoklast Jan 2012 #7
its not the revolution that was 'too bad', that would be the us/uk coup that happened in 1953 Bodhi BloodWave Jan 2012 #18
Yeah, we keep hearing about that. Should everyone still be mad at what happened in the 40s and 50s? stevenleser Jan 2012 #39
That event was what started the path at which we are at today Bodhi BloodWave Jan 2012 #42
It's not the defining moment. It's nothing but an excuse used by religious fascists and their stevenleser Jan 2012 #48
Thats your opinion and its your right to have it, I obviously disagree Bodhi BloodWave Jan 2012 #49
They likely would have by now, but the demonizing, threats, and sanctions etc. make it... dougolat Jan 2012 #24
Israel did it. Key words "to the best of his knowledge." aka plausible deniability. Sirveri Jan 2012 #8
Define "lose" Scootaloo Jan 2012 #16
Produce the evidence Samantha Jan 2012 #11
Agreed. cstanleytech Jan 2012 #13
Our history of covert action provides some evidence for suspition, at least, no? nt dougolat Jan 2012 #26
Last time I looked though suspicion isnt proof cstanleytech Jan 2012 #32
There is plenty of evidence ronnie624 Jan 2012 #28
You are totally mistaken Samantha Jan 2012 #30
Proof-shmoof. When Isreali planes bombed Syrian nuclear facility killing dozens Fool Count Jan 2012 #44
That's not evidence. When there is a bombing, REAL evidence is left. stevenleser Jan 2012 #38
Really? Do tell. ronnie624 Jan 2012 #40
Your post isnt even enough for reasonable suspicion. nt stevenleser Jan 2012 #41
I didn't just pull my accusations out of thin air. ronnie624 Jan 2012 #47
So Iran gets busted with a lame-ass plan on the Saudi ambassador's life Bolo Boffin Jan 2012 #12
My thoughts, as well. Wait Wut Jan 2012 #25
How critical was this scientist's job? If he wasn't critical to their mission, he alfredo Jan 2012 #36
Right! so "lame-ass" it smells fishy nt dougolat Jan 2012 #27
And not a shred of evidence has been produced. ronnie624 Jan 2012 #29
Why would anyone produce evidence before the trial begins? Robb Jan 2012 #50
I suppose no one would, but I don't expect any. ronnie624 Jan 2012 #51
They don't call the CIA the company for nothing. They are an international criminal enterprise. Monk06 Jan 2012 #14
Bullshit leftynyc Jan 2012 #20
Iran hangs their homosexuals? Lionel Mandrake Jan 2012 #33
Israel’s False Flag Operation Against Iran JohnyCanuck Jan 2012 #23
I think it was the People’s Mujahadeen Organization of Iran (MEK) with possible help from Israel. nt hack89 Jan 2012 #31
I think you are right. JohnyCanuck Jan 2012 #34
Why would you say that if the Iranians themselves are accusing the CIA? stevenleser Jan 2012 #37
Frankly I don't believe anything the official Israeli or US gov't sources JohnyCanuck Jan 2012 #45
Because the Iranian government doesn't want to admit hack89 Jan 2012 #46
Job opening! Check Iran listings in craigslist.org.ir truthisfreedom Jan 2012 #43
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