OT (somewhat): Another plot foiled...

[Schone23666]

This one's interesting, it seems so far from what they're saying, Iranian Quds Force among others was involved in this one. The attempt to take out the Saudis certainly makes sense in any case. May want to keep an eye on this and see how it develops.

http://news.yahoo.com/u-says-iran-tied-terror-plot-washington-d-145047487.html

What's worrying is that they apparently weren't planning to be subtle about this, they were going to target D.C. for crying out loud.

[Sanjuro]

Without doubting the seriousness of the situation.... there's just something about the thread title that demands "...and I would have gotten away with it if it hadn't been for those meddling kids!"

[Schone23666]

Without doubting the seriousness of the situation.... there's just something about the thread title that demands "...and I would have gotten away with it if it hadn't been for those meddling kids!"

That wasn't originally my intention, but you have to admit, it fits.

"Rooby-rooby Roo!"


On a serious note, will be interesting to see, what, if anything occurs as a result of this, though I doubt much will happen other than a diplomatic protest, another set of sanctions, etc.

[Ronin]

On a serious note, will be interesting to see, what, if anything occurs as a result of this, though I doubt much will happen other than a diplomatic protest, another set of sanctions, etc.

What else is left to sanction What do they have to lose

[ArmySGT.]

Shi'a versus Sunni factions of Islam.

[kota1342000]

Reminds me of Tegyrius' "Great Islamic War" from the T2013 background...

[Schone23666]

Update

Seems this fellow the Iranian Quds Force were attempting to target is a particular person of interest:

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/envoy/saudi-ambassador-adel-al-jubeir-201032231.html

And no surprise here of course with the old Shia vs. Shiite rivalry. Though what also is going on is that Iran has dreams (or is that delusions) of recreating the Persian Empire and is attempting to broaden it's influence in the area, but one rather interesting competitor they're starting to seriously butt heads with is Turkey no less, which has it's own dreams of recreating the Ottoman Empire and has been making waves in the region as well with the ruckus it's been creating with Israel. Both are vying for power in the region...as always, along with everyone else.

Gotta love the Middle East!

[Fusilier]

Gotta love the Middle East!

Definitely the nuttiest place on the planet.

[Schone23666]

Definitely the nuttiest place on the planet.

I think a security consultant by the name of John Mullins (who actually consulted for a video game no less called Soldier of Fortune, get it ) put it best:

"The Middle East was the most difficult area to operate in. You were never too sure who your friends were, and even if you did, if they'd remain so within the next five minutes."

[Fusilier]

I think a security consultant by the name of John Mullins (who actually consulted for a video game no less called Soldier of Fortune, get it ) put it best:

"The Middle East was the most difficult area to operate in. You were never too sure who your friends were, and even if you did, if they'd remain so within the next five minutes."

LOL Probably sums it up pretty good.

[pmulcahy11b]

And no surprise here of course with the old Shia vs. Shiite rivalry. Though what also is going on is that Iran has dreams (or is that delusions) of recreating the Persian Empire and is attempting to broaden it's influence in the area, but one rather interesting competitor they're starting to seriously butt heads with is Turkey no less, which has it's own dreams of recreating the Ottoman Empire and has been making waves in the region as well with the ruckus it's been creating with Israel. Both are vying for power in the region...as always, along with everyone else.

Gotta love the Middle East!

Consider that, then consider the mess that's going to ensue when we leave Iraq at the end of the year (so far).

[Schone23666]

Consider that, then consider the mess that's going to ensue when we leave Iraq at the end of the year (so far).

Yeah, and consider what country just happens to sit between Iran and Turkey

Ugh...I'm just wondering when it's time to finally pull out that old Prince vinyl album and "gonna party like it's Nine-Teen Ninety-NINE!"