As US/UK military build up for attack on Iran continues, Scott Ritter and Seymour Hersch discuss ...

galway | anti-war / imperialism | other press Thursday December 21, 2006 22:26 by Dunlo - Anti-War Ireland

US plans for regime change in that country

The New York Times is currently reporting that the United States and Britain will soon move additional warships and strike aircraft into the Persian Gulf region to be within striking range of Iran. Senior U.S. officers told the paper that the increase in naval power should not be viewed as preparations for any offensive strike against Iran. But they acknowledged that the ability to hit Iran would be increased.

The aircraft carrier Eisenhower and its strike group entered the Persian Gulf on Dec. 11. Another aircraft carrier, the Stennis, is expected to depart for the Gulf within the next month. The military said it is also taking steps to prevent Iran from blocking oil shipments from the Gulf.

As the "public conversation" hosted by Democracy Now between Scott Ritter and Seymour Hersh took place last October, its immediacy is somewhat blunted?.