War Is Coming -- And The Press Is Napping (Mark Crispin Miller)

  (News From Underground) -- Here are some new items on the chances and/or likely consequences of a US stike against Iran: John Bolton claiming that Bush/Cheney will attack Iran before "the next President" takes over; Mohamed ElBaradei warning that the Middle East will turn into "a ball of fire" if the US/Israel go through with it (and that, in the event, he will resign as chief of the IAEA); and a harrowing survey, by David DeBatto (a former Army counterintel Special Agent), of the catastrophic consequences for us all if BushCo makes this fatal move.

  Now, having read these pieces, take a look at today's New York Times (or Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune or USA Today) or take a peek at what they're jabbering about on CNN or MSNBC (or FOX), or any of the nightly network newscasts. What do you see "covered" there?

  These are hard times indeed for anyone who isn't in a trance.

MCM


John Bolton:

Israel will attack Iran before next President sworn in
06/23/2008 @ 5:27 pm
Filed by Stephen C. Webster

John Bolton, a former United Nations ambassador appointed by President George W. Bush, has predicted that the state of Israel will attack Iran's nuclear sites before the next US president is sworn in.

In an interview with UK's The Telegraph, Bolton said the Arab world would be 'pleased' at news of such an attack. "It [the reaction] will be positive privately," he said. "I think there'll be public denunciations but no action."

However, Bolton panned the idea that an attack on Iran would be carried out by American forces, stating: ... "the administration has essentially given up that possibility. I don't think it's serious any more. If you had asked me a year ago, I would have said I thought it was a real possibility. I just don't think it's in the cards."

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Published on Saturday, June 21, 2008 by Agence France Presse
'Ball of Fire' if Iran Attacked: IAEA Chief

DUBAI - The UN atomic watchdog chief warned on Saturday that an attack on Iran over its controversial nuclear programme would turn the region into a fireball, as Tehran rejected an Israeli strike as "impossible."

Mohamed ElBaradei also warned that he would not be able to continue in his role as International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director general should the Islamic republic be attacked.

His stark comments came as Iran stressed yet again that it will not negotiate with world powers over its nuclear programme if it is required to suspend its controversial uranium enrichment.

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The Coming Catastrophe?
The finishing touches on several contingency plans for attacking Iran
By David DeBatto

Global Research Editor's note

We bring to the attention of our readers David DeBatto's scenario as to what might occur if one of the several contingency plans to attack Iran, with the participation of Israel and NATO, were to be carried out. While one may disagree with certain elements of detail of the author's text, the thrust of this analysis must be taken seriously.

"Israel has said a strike on Iran will be "unavoidable" if the Islamic regime continues to press ahead with alleged plans for building an atom-bomb." (London Daily Telegraph, 6/11/2008)

"Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany joined President Bush on Wednesday in calling for further sanctions against Iran if it does not suspend its uranium enrichment program." Mr. Bush stressed again that "all options are on the table," which would include military force. (New York Times, 6/11/2008)

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