There are major concerns regarding Iran's position in the Middle East. Their threats aimed toward Israel is no joking matter besides the fact that the area has been in turmoil for centuries. Even though Russia may not approve on how we handle the situation, we must do what it takes to prevent any of these threats from being carried out. It's called maintaining stability in the region, and it's been a goal of our nation for quite some time now. Even though it sounds like a bunch of lip service on the part of Rice, her words go beyond what you and I can fathom. There seems to be a method to the madness.
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"I see it as evidence that the missile threat is not an imaginary one," Rice said, "and that those who say that there is no Iranian missile threat against which we should be building missile defenses perhaps ought to talk to the Iranians."
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This seems like a great argument in favor of the missile defense shield. It also solidifies how the US views the Iranian threat. Why is Russia feeling intimidated? Because a US shield would neutralize the playing field and it is designed to provide a sense of security for many people that like in the surrounding areas. Deterring any hostile missile launches in the region is a big plus, so too bad Russia, we will do what is necessary...like it or not.
My opinion is that Rice seems to be posturing in a manner that can possibly give a reason to start up the Cold War again, not that it is very probable.
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Rice: Russia should back off regional threats
Russia should back off its threats and intimidation of countries once under the Soviet clamp, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Wednesday as Cold War-tinged rhetoric escalated between Russia and the United States.
Rice all but dared Moscow to critique her visit to this former Soviet republic locked in a shoving match with Russia that has seen Russia close its border with Georgia and impose trade and other restrictions.
"I'm going to visit a friend and I don't expect much comment about the United States going to visit a friend," Rice said with an edge in her voice.
Rice dined privately with Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili, a Russian nemesis, a day after Russia warned that it might resort to military means to counter a U.S. plan to base anti-missile defenses in the Czech Republic. Rice called the Russian response sad but predictable.
The system would place radar interceptors in the Czech Republic, a former Soviet satellite, and missiles in Poland. Russia says that's uncomfortably close, no matter the U.S. assurances that the planned shield is a hedge against Iran. Russia says the shield is unnecessary.
Iran test-fired nine long- and medium-range missiles on Wednesday during war games that officials say are in response to U.S. and Israeli threats, state television reported.
Rice: Russia should back off regional threats - Yahoo! News
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