U.S. show of force in Gulf alarming: Afghan paper
By Sayed Salahuddin Sat May 26, 12:15 PM ET
KABUL (Reuters) - A U.S. navy show of force on Iran's doorstep is "greatly alarming" for the region and the United States risked a bloody quagmire if it invaded Iran, a state-run Afghan newspaper said on Saturday.
A large flotilla of U.S. ships entered the Gulf on Wednesday in a dramatic show of military muscle, adding to pressure on Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions, which the West says are an attempt to develop atomic weapons.
Afghan officials say privately a U.S. attack on neighboring Iran would further destabilize
Afghanistan where U.S. and
NATO troops are fighting a resurgent Taliban.
The English-language Kabul Times, which reflects the U.S.-backed government's thinking, said Iran should drop its nuclear ambition and not be so stubborn.
"This is ... greatly alarming news for the whole region lest American invaded Iran and create a blood bath of its people and another quagmire for itself," the newspaper said in an editorial.
The U.S. show of force comes less than two weeks after Vice President
Dick Cheney, speaking aboard a warship during a tour of the Gulf, said Washington would stand with others to prevent Iran gaining nuclear weapons and "dominating the region."
The Kabul Times said Iran should not confront the United States.
"Diplomacy required that it should have abandoned its nuclear ambition ... It is not a good policy for a relatively small country to be stubborn and militant against a super power," it said.
Iran says it nuclear ambitions are for energy purposes only and its leaders have made clear they would not yield to pressure. Iran has also said it would resist any threat and give a "powerful answer" to its enemies.
So let me verify this: US can dominate Gulf region being a foreign country to the region but Iran or anyone else can not even show independence from US. Hmmm..this arrogance reminds me of arrogance of Pharaoh from Egypt. So little puppet country like Afghanistan is saying just conform to the slavery like everyone else and don't be stubborn. Its like Nefertiti saying to Moses don't be stubborn and oppose Pharoah just conform to his will. What would happen if Moses did conform to the will of Pharaoh, would enslaved Israelites ever see liberation and promised land. Hmmm...I doubt it. So little Iran should be silent and accept slavery like everybody else and Pharaoh will be pleased with it. History is often repeating itself don't you think so?!
in the name of Allah the One Who knows everything
Hey,guys, Do you believe that El Bradei's comment on Iran was realy independent? Don't you think a puppet like him, never ever, can even dream during his deep sleep,that he opposes his Masters?
I think a deal is made.Look at the Gold price. This complaint of US againts EL Bradei is fake.
By softening its policy againts Iran,US will lose nothing,nothing at all.All her wails are for extra bonuses out of region.
But at the far end there maybe a trap ,for Iran. Let them express themselves.
Allah save us from the sodomist Jews.
That the Zionist States of Amerika want to pressure or attack Iran. Interesting analogy to the Pharaohs, here's another..
You see the obelisk outside the White House? Ones of exact dimensions can be found in ancient Egypt.. The last beast is a world government, it's horns (kings) are the old (ancient) guard, the Pharaohs, and their bastard offspring, the Pharisees (Joos).
bok.. bok.. chickenhawk!