US Touts 'Defense Umbrella' Against Iran - 0 views
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The United States is ready to help its Gulf allies establish a "defense umbrella" if Iran does not back down over its nuclear program, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday.
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we will take action, as I've said time and time again, crippling action, working to upgrade the defense of our partners in the region,"
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"If the US extends a defense umbrella over the region, if we do even more to support the military capacity of those in the Gulf, it is unlikely Iran will be any stronger or safer," Clinton said.
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Previously no statesman from the US or Europe has discussed containment, claiming instead that there was no way Iran would be allowed to attain nuclear weapons. This seems to be an end to that taboo and possibly a recognition that it's associated ambition is also unrealisable. It also claimsthat nuclear capability will not be allowed to enhance Iran's standing in respect of Saudi Arabi or Egypt.