2011/11/30

RT: Iran Threatens 150,000 missile Response to Israeli Jerichos!

Saber-rattling rhetoric in the Middle East is reaching new heights. Israel is reportedly deploying its long-range Jericho missiles around Jerusalem, while the Iranian defense minister threatened massive missile retaliation against Israel. The threat to launch "150,000 or more" missiles was voiced by Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi on Sunday, as he was delivering a speech before army volunteers. Earlier, Iranian officials threatened massive missile retaliation against Israel. The threat to launch "150,000 or more" missiles was voiced by Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi on Sunday, as he was delivering a speech before army volunteers. Earlier, Iranian officials threatened retaliation against both Israel and NATO, should an attack on Iran be carried out. Meanwhile, Israel is reportedly deploying its own missiles around Jerusalem and in the West Bank. The missiles, carried into position by military tracks, resemble the Jericho missiles, says Aaron Klein, head of the Jerusalem bureau for WorldNetDaily, citing several eyewitness accounts. The reporter speculates that this may be a military drill, possibly linked to the earlier rocket test fire. The missile launched from the Palmachim test center was reportedly meant to test a new engine for the Jericho III design.

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