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Turks warned to prepare for U.S. attack on Iran

Mr Underhill | 21.12.2005 08:06 | Repression | London

You’d think the fact Porter Goss, head broom sweeper at the CIA, recently told the Turkish government the United States plans to attack Iran and Syria would be headline splashing news in the New York Times and the Washington Post.

Goss Tells Turks to Prepare for Iran Attack
Tuesday December 20th 2005, 10:31 pm

But although the news was carried in the Turkish press, it elicited hardly a murmur here in America, with the exception of United Press International and Reuters. As for the latter, only Goss’ meeting with Turkish officials on the “separatist terrorist organization” known as the Kurdistan Workers Party was mentioned and nothing about the impending attack, while the UPI mentioned it in the fourth paragraph, stating: “Goss said that Iran sees Turkey as an enemy and will ‘export its regime,’ warning Ankara to be ready for a possible U.S. aerial operation against Iran and Syria.”

PHX News was more specific and noted the lack of attention the story: “In an overlooked story, the Turkish press reported last week that CIA Director Porter Goss went to Ankara recently and informed the Turkish government that Iran already has nuclear weapons and they should be ready for ‘a possible US air operation against Iran and Syria.’” The Turkish Press added more details:

During his recent visit to Ankara, CIA Director Porter Goss reportedly brought three dossiers on Iran to Ankara. Goss is said to have asked for Turkey’s support for Washington’s policy against Iran’s nuclear activities, charging that Tehran had supported terrorism and taken part in activities against Turkey. Goss also asked Ankara to be ready for a possible US air operation against Iran and Syria. Goss, who came to Ankara just after FBI Director Robert Mueller’s visit, brought up Iran’s alleged attempts to develop nuclear weapons. It was said that Goss first told Ankara that Iran has nuclear weapons and this situation was creating a huge threat for both Turkey and other states in the region. Diplomatic sources say that Washington wants Turkey to coordinate with its Iran policies. The second dossier is about Iran’s stance on terrorism. The CIA argued that Iran was supporting terrorism, the PKK and al-Qaeda.

In short, Goss and Mueller were sent by the neocons to shop around an “air operation against Iran and Syria” in Turkey in exchange for a hardline against the Kurds and using the unestablished “fact” the Iranians have nukes and the desire to use them as enticement.

As I have written here for months, the neocons are determined to attack Iran and Syria, if only with airstrikes. Of course, if this is accomplished it will stir up even more chaos and strife, precisely what the neocons want, regardless of all the nonsense Bush mumbles about democracy and Iraqi elections. As we should know if we pay attention, the Bushcons are playing by the Zionist script in an effort to balkanize the Muslim Middle East by way of mass murder and sectarian violence.

Kurt Nimmo, 'Another Day in the Empire'  http://kurtnimmo.com/?p=164

Mr Underhill

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Mind your sources

21.12.2005 10:13

UPI used to be a mainstream corporate news service, but it was bought by the Moonies some years back. It's a robotic mouthpiece for the neocons. Beware their disinfo.

They also own the "Washington Times" and several other propaganda sheets. Google for more info.

Reverend Neptune


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The Middle East has always been plagued by violence.

21.12.2005 11:32

Quote: "the Bushcons are playing by the Zionist script in an effort to balkanize the Muslim Middle East by way of mass murder and sectarian violence."

The Middle East was plagued by violence long before any westerners set foot in the region! Anyone heard of Genghis Khan by any chance, the middle eastern warlord of the 11th century?

Voice of Reason


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LOL

21.12.2005 11:59

The Reverend Neptun has a problem if he thinks the Washington Times (or the Post for that matter ) is a mouthpiece for neocons. Ever read either ?

LOL !

yankee


propagada

21.12.2005 17:46

the Revs right. maybe true, maybe hot air, maybe mindgames v Iran. Nothings going to happen whilst US troops are in Iraq. Iran has too much leverage there to upset the applecart. dont worry so much.

freddie


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