Valin Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 JPost:YAAKOV KATZ 12/16/2010Terror organization faces unprecedented crisis, according to Israeli intelligence assessments, stirring tension with its Iranian patrons.Iran has cut the annual budget it provides Hizbullah by over 40 percent, stirring an unprecedented crisis within the Lebanese Shi’ite guerrilla organization.(Snip)Iran has in recent years provided Hizbullah with close to $1 billion in direct military aid, but due to the impact of the recent round of international sanctions, the Islamic Republic has been forced to cut back on the funding. The money is used by Hizbullah to buy advanced weaponry, train and pay its operatives and establish military positions and sustain them throughout Lebanon.The cuts in the budget has stirred tension between Hizbullah and its Iranian patrons, further fueled by disagreements between the top Hizbullah leadership and the Revolutionary Guard Corps officer who was appointed earlier this year to oversee Hizbullah operations on behalf of the Islamic Republic.(Snip)Gosh, I really feel bad for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceRimmer Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 They are losing their grip in Teheran. Who poses in front of a wall first, the mullahs or Ahmanutjob? Personally, I could care less, as long as the AK-47's hit the target... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Ummm, 'stirred tensions', yummy. Except with martini's, they should be shaken tensions. No, it really doesn't make sense, but I am posting it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Ummm, 'stirred tensions', yummy. Except with martini's, they should be shaken tensions. No, it really doesn't make sense, but I am posting it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErnstBlofeld Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I do not buy it. Hizbollah is up to 50,000 rockets. This also does not stop Syria which is one of their main suppliers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErnstBlofeld Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 This does not include the ranges of the Scud-D. The overall range in the ‘Scud D’ is increased to 700 km (434 miles) while the payload is decreased to 500 kg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rokke Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 "Iran has in recent years provided Hizbullah with close to $1 billion in direct military aid" $1 Billion dollars?!?! Wow. That buys a lot of bomb vests. That's crazy. No wonder Hizbullah launches so many attacks. They need to just to make room for all the new toys they have to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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