Cheney Opens Verbal Front Against Iran, Says Iran Will be Prevented from Acquiring Nukes
October 23, 2007 by pulkit
US Vice President Dick Cheney fired a verbal salvo against Iran and stated that Iran will not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons by the U.S. and its allies. He highlighted the fact that Iran is a terror-supporting country lusting after nuclear might to cement its place as the most powerful country in its neighbourhood.
Cheney blamed Iran for the worsening situation in Iraq as it doesn’t want a stronger Iraq, which might challenge its hegemony in the Gulf.
There are indications that the U.S. political topbrass is either contemplating a military offensive against Iran or sounding the last round of mock warnings to build pressure on the Mullah regime and Ahmadinejad. The rhetoric has begun, feel many political watchers but if Iran stays put on its belligerent stand then this offensive might go beyond words.
If Iran continues on its current course, Cheney said the U.S. and other nations are “prepared to impose serious consequences.” The vice president made no specific reference to military action. [source]
