Friday, March 12, 2010

National Security Updates

By Ryan Mauro

Israeli MP: Muslim States Approve of Attack on Iran

MK Ayoob Kara of the Likud Party says that Muslim states that do not have diplomatic relations with Israel have sent messages indicating their approval of a strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. This is almost certainly a reference to Saudi Arabia. Consistent reports have surfaced that Egypt approves as well, but they have been at peace for decades. It is also likely that Bahrain, Yemen, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan are supportive of a strike. He said that there is a "wall-to-wall coalition" of Muslim countries supporting an attack. [more...]

Opposition: Iran Planning to Kill Secular Iraqi Forces

Pajamas Media published my article about the March 7th national elections in Iraq and how Iran is positioning itself to be "king maker." A coalition will certainly have to be formed and so Iran is assisting its allies in the Iraqi National Alliance, which includes the Sadrists and the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq, formerly called the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq. As I outline, Iran is hoping that either al-Maliki or Allawi's secular, cross-sectarian bloc will align with them to capture control of the government. [more...]

Libyan Leader Declares Jihad on Switzerland

The dictator of Libya, Muammar Gadhafi, has declared jihad "with all means" against Switzerland for banning minarets on mosques, The Associated Press reports. He described jihad against Zionism and "foreign aggression" as not being terrorism and said any Muslim who deals with Switzerland is an infidel, or non-Muslim. [more...]

Ryan Mauro is Founder of WorldThreats.com, and the National Security Researcher for Christian Action Network. Also check our National Security Briefing Blog for the latest on Homeland Security.

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