Subtle But Clear Statement of Intent on Iran

I previously shared an essay with you written by Sam Gardiner, COL USAF (RET) in which he described the build up to a war with Iran as not being a CNN event. Instead he described the telling signs as increased rhetoric and mention of Iran as a destabilizing force in the Middle East.

Today, Bush subtly but certainly, made his intentions, insofar as Iran is concerned, clear.

"These two regimes are allowing terrorists and insurgents to use their territory to move in and out of Iraq," he said.

He then singled out Iran, adding that she "is providing material support for attacks on American troops."

Bush made an implied military threat against both nations: "We will disrupt the attacks on our forces. We will interrupt the flow of support from Iran and Syria. And we will seek out and destroy the networks providing advanced weaponry and training to our enemies in Iraq." (NewsMax)

He continued this veiled threat and statement of intent with something else I told you 02 January:

"We are also taking other steps to bolster the security of Iraq and protect American interests in the Middle East. I recently ordered the deployment of an additional carrier strike group to the region. We will expand intelligence sharing — and deploy Patriot air defense systems to reassure our friends and allies.

We will work with the governments of Turkey and Iraq to help them resolve problems along their border. And we will work with others to prevent Iran from gaining nuclear weapons and dominating the region." (NewsMax)

Notice that diplomacy is now absent in Bush's words regarding Iran.

Who are these "others" - well we already have a pretty good idea, the same folks that are pressing Bush to take action. The Patriot missiles Bush mentioned will go to Israel and possibly Saudi Arabia - we will see very soon - probably already there or enroute (the US leaves a battery in Israel all the time - the additional missles are just to make them feel wam and fuzzy and keep their aircraft on the tarmac).

Israel can only interpret these words one way - "stand down little buddy, I have this one". Likewise, Iran can only interpret this one way "stand down or I will shock and awe you".

Complete LOSP take on the coming US-Iranian Conflict