Thread: President Ahmadinejad Says Iran Ready to Fill Power Vacuum in Iraq

Taken from foxnews.....
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,294907,00.html

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TEHRAN, Iran — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned Tuesday that a power vacuum is imminent in Iraq and said that Iran was ready to help fill the gap.

"The political power of the occupiers is collapsing rapidly," Ahmadinejad said at a press conference in Tehran, referring to U.S. troops in Iraq. "Soon, we will see a huge power vacuum in the region. Of course, we are prepared to fill the gap, with the help of neighbors and regional friends like Saudi Arabia, and with the help of the Iraqi nation."

Although Ahmadinejad did not elaborate how Iran could fill a power gap, his bold remarks reflected what may be perceived as Iran's eagerness for an increasing role on its neighbor's political scene.

Earlier this month, during a visit here by Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, Iranian leaders said that only a U.S. pullout would bring peace to Iraq and pledged their government would do its best to help stabilize the country.

Soon after al-Maliki's trip, the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that Ahmadinejad had accepted an invitation to Baghdad by the Iraqi prime minister for a state visit. But the ministry added that a final decision on the trip had not been made.

Ahmadinejad accused the United States of interfering in Iraq's internal affairs, and dismissed U.S. criticism of al-Maliki's unsuccessful efforts to reconcile the country's Sunnis, Shiites and Kurds.

"They rudely say (the Iraqi) prime minister and the constitution must change," Ahmadinejad said. "Who are you? Who has given you the right" to ask for such a change, he added, addressing the U.S. critics of al-Maliki, who is also a Shiite.

Ahmadinejad dismissed the possibility of any U.S. military action against Iran.

"I tell you resolutely that there is no possibility, whatsoever, of such a decision in the U.S.," Ahmadinejad told reporters. "Even, if they were to decide to do so, they would be unable to carry it out."

U.S. has accused Iran of being behind attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq — a claim the Iraqi government has only partially backed, saying Iran could have a role in the attacks. Iran has denied the accusations.

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I say let him "Fill" the gap, would make for a very interesting Iraq.

So, in other words, he is saying that we're failing and that he'll take over the middle east?

Yeah, that's going to happen.

hmmm.. A victory speech for the weak, sissified, left wing democrats....

Thats funny, its also funny that it came from Fox News.

I'll believe it when pigs fly.

Originally Posted by tgross791

Thats funny, its also funny that it came from Fox News.

I'll believe it when pigs fly.

Yea, like CNN is a more reputable source.

The beginning of ONE Muslim state accross the Middle East?

I think most of the civilized world knows Ahmadinejad is strong with words but lacks political strength and integrity and that he trys to gather the muslim people behind him. But one thing he says makes sense after all. A coalition force of "moderate" muslim states (but without Iran) and with some small support from the West might be able to ease the situation in Iraq. I say "maybe".

The problem is, he does have charisma and is fairly good with words. There have been a few notable rulers over the past 100 years or so that have had these same qualities, been in a somewhat similar situation, and it has turned out poorly.

Quite poorly.

The caliphate is growing, the rise of the Army of the East has begun. If this rise is not stopped, the fall of humanity will begin. Time to follow "the Patton Plan," with eight instant democracies.

Oooh, if it's named "Patton Plan", I vote for it!