At the moment they're probably right

Iran Says It Has Military Might to Deter Attack
Tue Jan 18, 2005 01:28 PM ET

By Paul Hughes
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran has the military might to deter attacks against it, Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani said, after President Bush said he would not rule out military force against Iran over its nuclear program.

"We are able to say that we have strength such that no country can attack us because they do not have precise information about our military capabilities due to our ability to implement flexible strategies," the semi-official Mehr news agency quoted Shamkhani as saying Tuesday.

"We can claim that we have rapidly produced equipment that has resulted in the greatest deterrent," he said, without elaborating.

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That's a pretty bold statement by Iran. I bet they wouldn't be saying that if the U.S. wasn't currently tied up in the Iraq mess. But you're right, they are probably right, considering the current situation.

Posted by  Ray on January 19, 2005 - 12:52am.

two trembling words: HOLY SHITT!!

maaan, i got a baaaad feelin 'bout dis

Posted by  mememomi (not verified) on January 21, 2005 - 7:18pm.