U.S. military chief foresees 'no war' with Iran

[IDemo]

Commander of Mideast forces urges emphasis on dialogue, diplomacy

Associated Press

BAGHDAD - The commander of U.S. military forces in the Middle East does not believe current tensions with Iran will lead to war and urges for greater emphasis on dialogue and diplomacy.

“This constant drum beat of conflict is what strikes me which is not helpful and not useful,” Adm. William Fallon said in an interview with Al-Jazeera television, which made a partial transcript available Sunday.

Fallon, the head of U.S. Central Command, wraps up a seven-nation tour of the region on Tuesday that included stops in Persian Gulf countries, Afghanistan and Iraq.

Many of the talks with military and political leaders were dominated by worries about expanding Iranian influence and U.S. accusations that Iran is supplying arms and training to Shiite militiamen in Iraq.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20929288/

[spanone]

1. you can bet they would tell us if they were going to attack.....NOT

[leftchick]

2. he obviously hasn't talked to his boss

dick.