Reply #23: Here's a link to the Chicago Tribune that supports the WSWS account

[Karmadillo]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/printedition/chi-0409250111sep25,1,4555304.story

CAMPAIGN 2004: US SENATE RACE
Obama would consider missile strikes on Iran

By David Mendell
Tribune staff reporter
Published September 25, 2004

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Given the continuing war in Iraq, the United States is not in a position to invade Iran, but missile strikes might be a viable option, he said. Obama conceded that such strikes might further strain relations between the U.S. and the Arab world.

"In light of the fact that we're now in Iraq, with all the problems in terms of perceptions about America that have been created, us launching some missile strikes into Iran is not the optimal position for us to be in," he said.

"On the other hand, having a radical Muslim theocracy in possession of nuclear weapons is worse. So I guess my instinct would be to err on not having those weapons in the possession of the ruling clerics of Iran. ... And I hope it doesn't get to that point. But realistically, as I watch how this thing has evolved, I'd be surprised if Iran blinked at this point."

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