Well worth while read as it complements the article on Hezbolla posted recently by Langers, i think that they want to take them out, because imo Iran, will be the dominant country in the region. Israel would like to take them out for the same reason that Rome took out Carthage.
Reminds me of the tale from Aesop ? "The frog and the scorpion"
" ... the Iranians are complex, they represent a higher stage of civilization. They have a great academic infrastructure, strong industry, a lot of good scientists, many talented young people. ... "
Yes, spent a couple of months on a course with a group from Iran Air on an aircraft maintenance course in the early 80's, I was most impressed with them, their manner, and technical competences.
Other interesting stuff today, what do you think of this ...
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...andmark-russia-visit/articleshow/60961718.cms
and then this, a week later ...
http://www.timesandstar.co.uk/news/...iness-97d1bfe0-ee42-4364-b5d7-1c77d34e7cdc-ds
BAE have done very well over the years with the Saudi's. they must be spitting chips.
