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Is It 'War by Other Means' against Iran?
President Bush denies any intention of invading Iran, but he's been warning about its activities in Iraq and its growing influence in the Middle East. After years of enmity, what's the state of relations between Iran and Iraq? With America's military build-up in the Persian Gulf, could the proxy war with Iran turn into the real thing? Plus, the commander of US forces in the Middle East says it's time to redefine goals in Iraq. On Reporter's Notebook, regulators say nuclear power plants don't need additional protection against 9/11-type attacks from the air.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenPresident Bush denies any intention of invading Iran, but he's been warning about its activities in Iraq and its growing influence in the Middle East. After years of enmity, what's the state of relations between Iran and Iraq? With America's military build-up in the Persian Gulf, could the proxy war with Iran turn into the real thing? Plus, the commander of US forces in the Middle East says it's time to redefine goals in Iraq. On Reporter's Notebook, regulators say nuclear power plants don't need additional protection against 9/11-type attacks from the air.
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3 storiesIt's Time to Redefine the Goals in Iraq
Army General David Petraeus is already the new commander of troops in Iraq. Today, Senators heard from Admiral William Fallon , nominated as commander of forces in all of the Middle East, Africa and Afghanistan.
Read the story6 minIs It 'War by Other Means' against Iran?
President Bush said flatly yesterday there's no intention to "invade" Iran , but there's no doubt that the US is becoming more confrontational. Nuclear development isn't the only issue.
Read the story33 minFeds Reject Nuclear Plant Protection from Air Attack
The 911 Commission reported that America's 103 nuclear power plants were targets considered by the al Qaeda terrorists who destroyed the World Trade Center. Anti-nuclear groups backed by eight state attorneys general have demanded that the plants be protected against attacks by hijacked airplanes.
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