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Iranian missile photos doctored to boost launch



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Published Date: 11 July 2008
A PHOTOGRAPH showing a cluster of missile launches was apparently altered to add a fourth missile lifting off from a desert range.
The image, posted on a website run by Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Wednesday, showed four missiles moments after launch, leaving trails of glowing exhaust and clouds of billowing brown dust.

The scene was described as part of military manoeuvres in which nine missiles were test fired. The photo on the Sepah News site was replaced yesterday with an image showing three missiles firing – which appear to be the same missiles in the earlier photo. In place of the fourth missile the photo showed one still on the ground in its launch position.

"There's no doubt the photo was doctored," said Mark Fitzpatrick, of the International Institute For Strategic Studies.



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  • Last Updated: 10 July 2008 11:37 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Iran
 
1

Scullion,

Canada 11/07/2008 01:28:15
They noticed it because the Wal-Mart photoshop receipt was still attached.
We haven't seen many photos of the Israeli show of power a few weeks ago or the U.S. one that is now under way.
What is good for the psychological goose...
2

ScotLJM,

michigan 11/07/2008 02:07:25
No.1, that's a good one! lol! heaven knows, we need a good laugh more often.

Too many negative comments going around anyway. keep up your good humor!

I think it is only a matter of time when Israel will render Iran's nuclear ambitions to history. Fini.

3

M.Corleone,

2nd Vatican State..... Coatbridge 11/07/2008 08:28:00
Phew....no need to invade then
4

Newman!,

11/07/2008 18:16:54
Shouldnt we impose sanctions on the Israelis until they give up their illegal nuclear weapons? They are a major threat to peace in the Middle East.

5

mike - across the pond,

scullion 11/07/2008 19:17:22
we havent seen too many pics of israel because...???

israel is smart enough to know that a big dose of "they may have big boom booms" is a H U G E deterrent... not to mention the knowledge that they have the ability to deliver the hammer blow before you know they got out of bed....

and please note that it is IRAN who is being ignorant... not jordan, syria, saudis, egypt.... and the list goes on... and on... and on...
6

Newman!,

11/07/2008 20:48:55
#5 eh what?
have you been sniffing the car exhaust?

7

Vida Dosa,

12/07/2008 02:44:22
#4 Newman! - No, there isn't a need to impose sanctions on the Israelis even if they have the nuclear weapons. Until now, I haven't seen them using it. Iran is still working to develop one and already sending shockwave threatening to use it against her foes. To sound it up, your war mongering cronies in Iran are the greatest threat to peace in the Middle East. Get a grip, old kid!
8

Let's have the truth,

Close enough 12/07/2008 08:13:12
#7 Vida Dosa

"Until now, I haven't seen them using it".

....and when pray did you see Iran use it?

Sorry but your argument bears no relation to logic especially as it's Israel and the US threatening Iran.

Why do you find it strange for Iran to conduct a missile test when Israel has just completed a dummy run for a future attack on them?

If anyone is a warmongering crony it is you.

I suggest an urgent visit to a psychiatrist would be in order for you.

9

Vida Dosa,

12/07/2008 09:30:14
#8 Let's twist the truth

Your sentence "....and when pray did you see Iran use it?"
Poor argument and your twisted logic! Iran has not fully developed to having nuclear weapons yet and now you are already spewing nonsense to ask me when I have seen Iran use it before. She has got none, so how could she use it and shoot what?????
Your argument fails to convince me you are sticking to logic especially as it's Iran threatening Israel.


Your sentence "Why do you find it strange for Iran to conduct a missile test when Israel has just completed a dummy run for a future attack on them?"

Who find it strange? Did my first post mention anything about this "strange"? You brought this up and as such, answer that yourself.
If anyone is a warmongering crony, there is none other but you who sound Iran is justified to threaten a country with nuclear weapons and she is the first one to raise it, looking forward to war.

I advise you pay a visit to the mental hospital as soon as possible, to request for more meds in treating your illness.
10

Let's have the truth,

Mind your own business 12/07/2008 13:34:31
#9

Twerp!
11

Vida Dosa,

12/07/2008 13:54:23
#10 Let's twist the truth - You have been making an eejit of yourself.

Your sentence - "Mind your own business"
Do not address your post to me in future if you cannot debate sensibly, posting rubbish to making a fool of yourself!

12

Let's have the truth,

Near enough 13/07/2008 13:41:32
#7

"Iran is still working to develop one and already sending shockwave threatening to use it against her foes".

...Written by someone who knows better than the IAEA that categorically states that there is NO evidence Iran is developing a nuclear weapon.

And no, this post is not addressed to Vida Dosa. It is merely intended to point out the wild claim that Iran is developing a nuclear weapon.

Iran's stated position that they are developing nuclear energy for electricity generation should be applauded as they are doing their bit to combat global warming which is more than the US is doing.
13

Vida Dosa,

13/07/2008 15:33:32
#12 Let's twist the truth - If there is any one out here whom you think you can easily fool, it is you alone. Post #7 belonged to me and the sentence you took out of context was from what I posted. In other word, you are addressing your issue to me for I am the one who posted that statement above.
No matter what, terrorist apologists like you believe whatsoever claims Iran made, that they are developing nuclear energy for electricity. Is that so simple after spending so much money? The truth will be known. Time will tell what Iran is up to. There’s no way they can keep their nuclear programme a secret. The various news from different agencies I read as reported, were not all about electricity but more or less developing nuclear weapons. I don't care much of your claim from IAEA reports. Some organisations are not 100 % independent and neutral. That also applies to UN.
14

Kiumars,

13/07/2008 16:58:11
Ok, it says that Iran hasn’t got the missiles to attack anyone; so what is all this fuss about? Aren’t we all supposed to be happy? If they cannot attack then there is no excuse to attack them! End of story for warmongers!
15

57Nomad,

california 15/07/2008 02:42:19
#12 lhtt

lhtt said:

"Iran's stated position that they are developing nuclear energy for electricity generation should be applauded as they are doing their bit to combat global warming which is more than the US is doing."

Let me ask you this. It is the US's stated position that they are developing nukes to either threaten or attack neighboring countries. So Iran has one stated position the US has another. Why do you give credence to Iran instead of skepticism for both?

 

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