Report: IDF, U.S. military to simulate Iran missile strike on Israel

A blockade is an act of war, and you are wanting to goad Iran into the position of having to do a first strike militarily against its chief tormentor, which doesn't give Israel clean hands. You realise, of course, that there are about 65,000,000 people there in Iran, and that your real country is going to have to holocaust near half of them if they are to not ever recover as a nation, because if they ever do, they are going to be understandably vengeful until Israel is no more. Suppose Iran did have a few nukes, they wouldn't use them because the USrael has 10,000 ! That's pragmatic, don't you think ? And should anyone be dismissive of the Iranians as being mad mullahs it is being more irrational than they could ever be.

as Israel alone will face a Russian-led attack along with its Israel-hating allies and prevail without America's help. This will show Israel and the World it indeed,has friends in "high places" !

"The Israel Defense Forces and the U.S. military will soon hold a training exercise in which they will simulate missile attacks on Israel from Iran, Syria, Lebanon and Gaza, the pan-Arab newspaper Asharq al-Awsat reported Sunday." What an interesting premise? using a ship between Gaza and Israeli cities. Of course, all US ships have the Phalanx CWIS System that can deal with rockets. The US Navy's pretty good, but I'm not sure about sailing all the way to Be'er Sheva to do a missile intercept from Gaza. Even shallow draft boats would have trouble with that trip. Should be an interesting test. Hope it works better than the Maginot Line in the Sky, the Bushies toyed around with for Poland.

"If Israel depends on the US "umbrella" then they`re very foolish and deserve what follows." - Moshe Israel depends upon America's UN Veto. Otherwise it would have been long ago subjected to intense sanctions and driven to the wall economically. Without the US veto at the UN Israel would be in deep do-do. Israel does not need America to defend itself in military terms. But ONLY the USA prevents the world from treating Israel as it treats Iran and North Korea.

"Israel has never started a war they have only defended themselves. " - Captain Grumpy And how can you explain the invasion of Egypt by Israel in 1956? And who threw the first punch in 1967? Did Lebanon invade Israel in 1982? You are clearly ignorant Captain Grumpy. Israel has been attacked, and it has attacked. In 1956 the plan was for Israel to give England and France an excuse to seize the Sinai Canal from Egypt. In 1967 Israel attacked reluctantly as a result of Russian manipulation of Egypt and Syria, neither of which desired a war anymore than Israel. In 1982, Ariel Sharon had a dream of 'remaking the political map of the middle east' by having Israel take control of Lebanon and install a Christian Fascist (Phelange) government friendly to Israel. These are truths that you are either not aware of, or living in denial of. But then I am aware of how Holocaust deniers and other reality deniers, cannot accept human nature.

To Natter, an intransitive verb. To chatter in imitation. Or, as a noun, to engage in idle talk, to chatter. Chatter - the common link between both forms of useage: 1 : to utter rapid short sounds suggestive of language but inarticulate and indistinct 2 : to talk idly, incessantly, or fast Natterer, you have named yourself well.

"How many Iranian children/teenagers died as a result of being used to clear minefields by running before the Iranian troops into battle?" - Murray of Montreal About as many as Kurds were carefully arranged by Iranians to 'prove' that Iranians had gassed them instead of Iraqi's. We all endured the rabid propaganda of the Reagan government which told us that Iraq had never gassed Kurds and used children to clear mine fields. A quarter century on, only the most feeble minded still believe those lies.

...what an ingrate. The incredible arrogance of you folks amazes me on a daily basis. Between that, and self-imposed ignorance, and whacked out religious extremism, you Israel "supporters" are Israel worst nightmare. As a matter of fact, you wingnuts are the number one reason that Israel's old Hasbarah campaign has faltered and is sputtering. That's why I put "supporters" in quotes. You folks are not supporters of Israel at all. You simply represent an ugly and ignorant strain of backwards and intellectually arrested people who think its a big game you can play from your armchair and not hurt Israel with your vitriol. I've been going from one end of the Internet to the other and seeking out so-called Israel "supporters" and I am here to tell you, you folks are one of Israel's worst enemies.

If Israel depends on the US "umbrella" then they're very foolish and deserve what follows.

"How many Iranian children/teenagers died as a result of being used to clear minefields by running before the Iranian troops into battle?" What garbage source provides you with this drivel, or do you just make it up as you go along?

Diego Garcia is a major hub for UK/US forces. The original inhabitants have been given full citizenship rights in the UK. You really want to go there? Besides which, Diego Garcia was one of the bases turned over to the UK for 50 ageing destroyers during WWII. When Jewish terrorists were offering to fight on the side of the Nazis. You really want to go there? Meanwhile in Israel Holocaust survivors are sleeping on park benches where people take their pets to urinate and defecate. You really want to go there?

I did go to school during the same imposed was that you speak so non-chalantly about and was subjected to the brainwashing - only that I wasn't. And I endured social and political upheaval and a war to add to....to come to a point that some punk from some 'mock french town' in a stolen country talks down to me! While you burn bridges, I save them. While you see the black in people, I see white. And while you divide, I unite......It doesn't take a rocket-scientist to figure what prevails in the end...... Again, may this year be an enlightened one for you and your family....may you finally come to realize that we are ALL in this together regardless of our races, ethnicities, religions, etc...and my pain is yours and yours mine. Do you get it Murray?

Israel has never started a war they have only defended themselves. Even a peanut like me knows that so your left lean stands out a mile.

Chris Linthwaite Yes, those 3 Billion $ going to Israel yearly, And all the US taxpayer gets from Israel is just a joint exercise to check that IAF pilots and US pilots can talk to each other. Well Chris if it makes you feel better, The US taxpayer gets more from you the British, when it gives you the British 2 Billion $ yearly, for ``leasing`` the stolen Chagos Archipelago, you the British literally stole from the Chagossians when you expelled them. Yes, those islands that do not belong to you are a gold mine, ain`t they!

Chris Linthwaite Yes, those 3 Billion $ going to Israel yearly, And all the US taxpayer gets from Israel is just a joint exercise to check that IAF pilots and US pilots can talk to each other. Well Chris if it makes you feel better, The US taxpayer gets more from you the British, when it gives you the British 2 Billion $ yearly, for ``leasing`` the stolen Chagos Archipelago, you the British literally stole from the Chagossians when you expelled them. Yes, those islands that do not belong to you are a gold mine, ain`t they!

biggest foreign policy mistake.He is showing the enemies of freedom that he is not focused on keeping the planet safe.Manuevers like this are important to show the world there is still an american presence in the world willing to fight for freedom and against tyranny.The message that Obama has given up to now is appeasement and fear which is emboldening tyrannical states and groups to grab dominance do away with human rights and develop nuclear bombs which their irresponsible leadership without concern for human life will use.for the sake of the children Obama must stop acting like Carter who allowed the Iranian revolution to happen and destroy the iranian people and now the world.This is more than just Israel.They know that that cannot destroy the planet and the west as long as Israel exists.That is why they are trying to destroy Israel first,american and europe will follow.Iran with the help of Chavez and other latin leaders is setting up hizbollah/hamas style cells/missles agst USA

so now its important who tarted the war??? when hizb started the war when they entered isr and kidnapped soldiers at the border and then send them in pieces no one said who started the war when hamas sent his suicide bombers after declaring gaza to be hamasstan and blowed em in the cities which concluded with blocade by isr no one said who started the war.. after the blocade there was a cease fire when they smuggled ''foods(made of explosives)'' in to gaza to make quassams to attack isr cities and isr responded with blowin the tunnels no one said it again then they attacked isr with the pretext of the blocade that they caused when isr made the op cast lead no one said who started it AGAİN!!! and u all accused isr... for the deaths of hundreds of innocent people caused= by hamas hidin behind em! making missile silos on their houses schools warehouses out of hospitals instead of many non urban places out of gaza. and now the question who started is important???

The last 2/3 of the 20th century were horrible times of warfare, invasion, terrorism and external threat for both Israel and Iran. For Israel things got better after 1973, while for Iran they got much worse. The results was a warping of both societies which normally incline to intellectual and economic endeavor, not militarism.

During the 1980s there was a well known war, in which the USA took an active combatant role on the side of Iraq. During the last decade the US financed both Kurdish elements from Iraq and Sunni insurgents in the south of Iran. Going a bit further back, the British and Russians invaded and occupied Iran during WW II. In the 1950s the USA and Britain overthrew the democratically elected government of Iran and installed a dictator. Iran had a bit of time when there was no military threat during the 1960s and 70s, but then there was the unloved, and unlovely dictator whom the USA imposed. I am surprised that Iran is not more paranoid that it is.

"er, excuse me, it was iraq that INVADED AND ATTACKED iran. Are you saying iran has no right for self-defense?" - Persian Kitty Of course that is what is being said. Iran has no right to defend itself. The US, NATO and Israel reserve the right of self-offense, but Iran has no right to defend itself when invaded.

why isr havin bomb and iran havin bomb is completely differnt situation! ISr doesnt threaten to wipe out any country Iran does!! Israel is 6milion and need to defend its people against 200milions Iran is more than 80 million have a strong army is not threatened by his neighbors dayly. irans only intention of having the bomb is having control over other countries. isr is not run by mad mullahs who threatens any one and funds the terror groups everywhere hizb hamas etc..

"Iran had over 100,000 victims of chemical weapons alone-not counting the rest of dead and affected population including yours truly." How many Iranian children/teenagers died as a result of being used to clear minefields by running before the Iranian troops into battle? The Iranians/Iraqis both showed the world that neither was a slouch when it came to barbarism. Is sending children into battle a war crime? Yep, you and the Iraqis have numerous reasons to be very proud of your cultures.

putting itself into a defensive crouch against possible Iranian and Russian missiles by running simulations instead. If Israel attacks, then the Iranian and Russian attack will soon follow-OR if they don't that same attack will soon follow. Since most of Israel does not believe the Biblical prophesy, then why would Israel depend on "defensive" measures that may fail when a real missile attack materializes ? So, the bottom line is that the Russian-led attack will happen and there will not be any need for so-called "missile shields" or US assistance. Jerusalem must be convinced by Washington to gamble with its national security.

"How many times has Iran been attacked?" well, let's see: Iraq attacked and invaded iran and had the support of the 'civilized west' completely; I'm talking financially, arms/equipment, as well as logistical & information. Iraq gassed Iran on daily basis. Iran had over 100,000 victims of chemical weapons alone-not counting the rest of dead and affected population including yours truly. Also many countries consider things like shooting down passenger airliners an act of war along side sanctions that target the innocents...but don't quote me.

er, excuse me, it was iraq that INVADED AND ATTACKED iran. Are you saying iran has no right for self-defense?

Not really an unimportant detail, is it...??? :)

The U.S. supplied the intel and encouraged Saddam to start the war with Iran. The U.S. was angry with the toppling of the Shah(a CIA stooge), the Islamic Revolution, and the taking of American hostages. Cheap oil supplies were over. Enter Saddam, who started the war at the behest of the U.S. Iran defended and fought to a stale-mate. And they didn't use chemical weapons. Iran wouldn't be targetted by anyone if they had a nuclear deterrant, which they don't have. But should have. Salaam/Shalom

You say that Iran has never made war against their neighbors during the last 100 years: Wrong. While Iran never went into a battlefield confrontation with its neighbors or other countries it has indeed waged war with its neighbors and other countries. Here a few examples: 1. The synagogue bombing in Buenos Aires. The mastermind is now a member of the Iranian government. 2. The incident in London where an Iranian diplomat had fired a gun 3. Iran's incessant efforts to destabilize Turkey since the 1990 ies which at one time resulted with one Iranian Ambassador to Turkey's declaration as persona non Grata and expel from Turkey. Just because Iran has never confronted other countries in a fair battlefield it does not mean they did not and are not currently in war with other states.

er, excuse me, are you saying that Iraq is not a neighbor of Iran .... how many hundreds of thousands died in that war?

and pure spin on a non story. Peres told Mededev that Israel was not going to attack Iran, as Israel is a peaceful country. These are probably joint exercises to check that US and IAF pilots can talk to each other on their respective radios, with a bit of aerobatics thrown in. As the US pays $3 billion a year to Israel to test their military equipment which Israel gets free for the purposes thereof. The US government have to show their people that the US gets their money's worth to an increasingly sceptical American taxpayer.

I can't believe you're that ignorant. Israel was attacked 3 times in the past 61 years. How many times has Iran been attacked. Israel is surrounded by countries that refuse to recognize it or would like to see it destroyed. How many countries don't recognize the existence of Iran or want to see it destroyed?

The time for simulation is way past. It's time for Israel to defend itself. Since the USA for the most part is with Israels side It's time for the USA to help it's ally. In my way of thinking if a mental midget told me repeatedly I had no right to exist, and that he was going to wipe me out soon as he made the right weapon, I would be totally justified in knocking him in the head with a baseball bat first. In this day and age, I see Israels (and U.S.) attack on iran as SELF DEFENSE. That's just the way I see it.

Thank you for that post! 90% of the bloggers here would have supported Iran and accused Israel of being the warmonger!

US is gaming the world while iot prepares its Massive ordnance penetrators to take out the iranian bunkers. Israel cant afford to wait for the US. In the end ISrael will go it alone and face the consequences of their actions. Yes some israelies will die, but many more iranians willg et the message get rid of the mad mullahs, stop the race for nuke weapons . If irans decides to go suicidal and a full out attack on ISrael, then Israels Jericho missiles may end up being the response

At the same time Iran will be blockaded Israel must be blockaded too. Iran is trying to get a bombs, but Israel has already the bombs. Iran has never made war against their neighbors during the last 100 years, but Isreal has made several wars during the last 60 years. Iran has never been accused of war crimes, but Israel is beeing accused of war crimes. So dear M. Leamann, ask the blockade of both countries, if any!

Easier and more effective if Iran's oil exports are stopped. no oil $ no oil $ to finance a war. One way or another, Iran will be struck. You can bank on it. The people of Iran have had enough, who knows, a coup in the works? Iran's going down waaaaaay down. So far, all Iran has are threats, stop the oil refinery, all financing of Iran terrorists end. It will happen one way or another Iran begged for her own destruction. Not too bright.

and will now start testing missile systems, which were apparently 'known' to work. Obama believes America aggrieved the world and wants to incessantly apologize for what he sees as its wrong doing. So, he'll bury America financially and politically, and won't have a clue as to what went wrong when he gets replaced in 2012. What a mistake the MSM made when it rammed Obama down the public's throats, and only a small part of it has so far owned up to its obvious mistake! Martin

If Israel is left to do the job of stopping Iran's nuclear missile program it will be the biggest mistake that the Western Allies can make. It is time for the a UN backed naval blockade of Iran.

Obama is smart,honest and right in doing this important strategic missile move.he has the ability and wisdom to find the correct answer to the many problems he has to solve.Great American President