Top Cleric Vows Crushing Response If Iran Attacked

Tweet I like the truth in reporting aspect of this article. Not the Iran attack itself; the fact that the man calls things as he seems them. Characterizing the folks in Washington and Tel Aviv as "maniacs" is something you don't see often enough. Linda

LONDON, May3 (IranMania) - A top cleric on Friday vowed that Iran would deal a knock-out blow to what he called maniacs in the United States and Israel if they ever attacked the Islamic republic reported by AFP.

"If maniacs in Washington or Tel Aviv seek to take action, the Iranian nation will slap them so hard they will not get off the floor," hardline cleric Ahmad Khatami said in a Friday prayer sermon carried live on state radio.

The Pentagon on Wednesday denied reports of new plans for military options against Iran, which is accused by the United States of seeking nuclear weapons, sponsoring terrorism and meddling in Iraq.

Iran vehemently denies all the charges. [article continues; see link below]

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