Iran with nuclear weapons a 'really dangerous country' warns former British Army colonel

“This could go either way… It’s all in the hands of the Israeli government.”
If nuclear weapons got into the hands of Iran, then there’s “potential of their use in the next few years”, says former British army colonel Hamish DBG.
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[@sassa82]

Iran has s right of self defence

[@angrydoggy9170]

Defence against what? If you keep throwing the first blow it’s not self defence.

[@abynor8687]

Right .... why we are not providing the same air defense to Ukraine as we have provided to Israel ? .... last time I checked Ukraine has nothing to do with Gaza .....

[@livingtribunal4110]

Because they’d just sell it on the black market

[@keithcoombs2185]

America doesn’t have the right to sell Israeli technology…

[@christianthomas7187]

Because the west is scared of Russia

[@KatFacts111]

What kind of analyst are you ? Not fan of the Iranian regime at all but under estimating your enemy is the stupidest thing to do right now. Russia is using Iranian drones and missiles and the whole world isn’t yet capable of stopping them. That shows something. Just because you want to belittle them just to make yourself feel better doesn’t take away the fact that they are a significant threat here…

[@leoninocat5070]

Spot on

[@keithcoombs2185]

I think you’re a little bit off with your analysis. The world is quite clearly and easily capable of stopping the drones and missles, the Ukrainians just aren’t. Ukraine has 0 right to Israeli technology, I don’t understand where this assumption comes from, Israel designed the technology to keep their people safe. Ukraine should have thought of that before now…

[@JeffreyPullen-lp4oe]

You are not brainwashed it said on the BBC Russia gave iran nukes for nothing if Pakistan has nukes im sure Iran has them

[@RenovationMan87]

I think we all know which country is the real problem in the middle east.

[@jeffc1753]

Another terrorist sympathizer, I’m shocked.

[@marilynamos3542]

The reason USA/UK etc cannot attack Russia the same as Iran is because of MINSK agreement. You should know that.

[@SubjectiveFunny]

Yeah, all the Islamic countries. They do not support you, I have no idea why you support them.

[@sitrepSNAFU]

The only democracy?

[@ericmartini2980]

@@sitrepSNAFU iran

[@CeticWales]

I got news for him, North Korea has nuclear weapons and has for a while now.

[@user-yo7ps2io8c]

Iran aint north korea

[@user-sf6bq2gn4h]

We can't tell whether iran have nuclear weapons or not. Libya did have the nuclear weapons

[@Eztoez]

Click bait. I thought the Times were above these tactics. Apparently not.

[@cockneycharm3970]

Don't trust any MSM, especially the BBC, etc.

[@username33ish]

The times is one of the most disingenuous POS rags out there brother man

[@cockneycharm3970]

Plus the BBC.

[@username33ish]

@@cockneycharm3970 exactly British government mouth pieces atleast Russia today admits that's what it is unlike the British bullsh company

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

Russia/Iran started this, to raise the oil prices, tell the Saudis to lower the prices... that will weaken Iran/Russia/Hamas..

[@moali8434]

Saudia not gonna say no to Hutis , or saudi oil fields will become source of light for the desert

[@jchung5265]

get your facts straight its the mysterious blown up nordstream pipelines!

[@jessicawrightpersonal4291]

@@moali8434 I 100% agree

[@steveburke7675]

Same with Hamas attack...same with Houtis attacking shipping...same with Venezuela threatening Guyana......Putin is behind it all.

[@quill444]

Right afterward, the price of oil has dropped.

[@ardentizzy7720]

Excuse me ! Are we still pretending that Israel didn’t attack first ?

[@sarcasticstartrek7719]

Iran is funding Hamas who attacked first. Hamas attacked because Israel invades. Israel invades because Hamas attacks. Hamas attacks be.... [75 years] ... when the USA and UK split the middle east up for oil rights and started this whole mess. :-)

[@leoninocat5070]

Yes, please be a good citizen

[@garethhhhh]

No, Iran has been using it's minions for years. This is just the first time they dare do it directly.

[@leoninocat5070]

And Israel and his minions( USA, UK, EUA)?

[@peterkratoska4524]

let's ignore Iran's bad H's (Hamas, Houthis, Hezbollah). For everyone thinking the Abraham accords are dead (that is normalization with Israel and its neighbours) the fact that some of those missiles and drones Iran shot at Israel were intercepted by Jordan and Saudi Arabia is enough to know otherwise.

[@abynor8687]

.... I lost you on "Iran can be persuaded" ....

[@richardjames3022]

Why should Israel have nuclear weapons and not Iran??? Remind me... who was it that attacked the Iranian embassy in Damascus??? That breaks international law. If a third country attacked a UK or US embassy there would be equal or a more violent response. One law for one and another for others

[@michaellindqvist5288]

Would you feel comfortable with Iran having nuclear weapons? I wouldn't.

[@keithcoombs2185]

Your ignorance is astounding!!! Giving a radical death cult a nuclear weapon is the epitome of ignorance!

[@gbrown9694]

@@michaellindqvist5288 I don't feel comfortable with Israel having them... look at them... hardly behaving rationally lately are they.

[@billybynorth7467]

One is a terrorist state one isn't. Plain and simple mate

[@billybynorth7467]

Nothing irrational about israel, you're the one that's irrational, you don't even know right from wrong

[@Pluvius256]

The worrying thing is, If Iran developed nukes, they would not fear retaliation because of their faith.

[@kevonslims7269]

That’s called a deterrent for Israel..

[@pamelawinson3192]

How have these countries got nuclear weapons and their people are still suffering with shortages

[@keithcoombs2185]

Ummm name me a country WITH nuclear weapons that doesn’t have trouble with shortages??? Clearly you don’t live in the US, Russia, China, UK, France, etc…

[@pamelawinson3192]

I'm in Britain watching other countries..

[@galacticambitions1277]

I think if a person can't pronounce the word 'nuclear' they shouldn't really be a speaker on the subject.

[@stephenhall3515]

Agreed.

[@AzwinRenzano]

When?

[@sarcasticstartrek7719]

What amazing deductive skills this man has.

[@user-mh5zm7il2g]

Thanks for your better and truthful analysis

[@jchung5265]

just another form of lethal washing powder !

[@WarrenCromartie2]

I like the balanced and completely unbiased content peddled by Times Radio 😊

[@bernardmaswahu6448]

Why should Iran not allowed to have a nuclear capability, while Israel and other countries are allowed.who dictate this? And who him that man dent.

[@elliotcohen2286]

Because Iran is ruled by Islamic fundamentalists who firmly believe in a world that is the antithesis of everything you hold dear

[@jcgaming908]

Honestly I think they do because no way a country with armed forces that big doesn't have nukes

[@pamelawinson3192]

As I've seen they were living in peace together..

[@kashioable]

Not been funny but I've been hearing they're just one or two years from achieving nuclear weapons for decades now.

[@EdwardRLyons]

He seems a bit out of date. North Korea already has nuclear weapons.

[@hash062]

If this Colonel is best British Army can do, God help us. What an idiot.

[@Alexxali63]

I absolutely agree

[@harminderjitgill571]

Its imperative that Iran has nuclear weapons.

[@vonries]

Thanks. Glory to Ukraine. God Bless Ukraine and her people. 🇺🇦🇺🇸

[@letthelightin2150]

Blessed are the peacemakers they shall be called the children of God.

[@WarriorSobek]

Mr Hamish forgot that North Korea has it. 🙃

[@iraceruk]

"Noookyuller" 🙄 Nuclear. New Clear. It's not difficult!

[@InvulnerablePig]

Wouldn't have The Times down for clickbaiting thumbnails, but I suppose it's the name of the game now

[@Alexxali63]

This guy is out of touch

[@georgequalls5043]

Wear a mike.

[@benjamincase109]

WW3 started like 2 years ago

[@pedroprague]

In my opinion, Israel, which recently violates international law and did not hesitate to bomb a consulate on the territory of a third country, is also a threat, as it escalates the entire already critical situation in the Middle East. The West should focus on helping Ukraine. Israel had the opportunity for several decades to ensure good neighborly relations. I believe that Palestinians and Jews would be able to live side by side in two states. I wish for both of them peace.

[@pamelawinson3192]

Jews and Arabs were living side by side at one time..til...??!

[@keplermission4947]

@@pamelawinson3192 Arabs got greedy, yeah, you know the six day war?

[@Lyferemixed]

I wish for that too, but have you asked the Palestinians if they want to live side by side as per 1947 borders a la UN?

[@keithcoombs2185]

@@Lyferemixedahhh but as you already know, the Palestinians want a one and only one state solution…

[@TheLobstersoup]

Israel does what it wants and when they are criticised they go into the defensive and paint themselves as the victims. They could have called it quits weeks ago and let the focus shift back to Ukraine. Where help is direly needed. But Israel sees opportunity now. They had the support against Hamas and they will have the support to attack Iran. Will this make the world any safer, god no. War is not about finding solutions, it's about eliminating threats against you. And Israel is really great at making enemies, not so good at making new friends.

[@scroopynooperz9051]

How many countries has Iran invaded? They're about as dangerous as Persian cats xD

[@contact594]

That's not the plan, Islamists using the ballot box, then no more ballot box...

[@Akenfelds1]

You're missing the point. Praising the Iranians for not invading anybody is like praising the toothless tiger for not mauling anybody. Wait until they have nuclear weapons. Would you want that kind of weapon in the hands of a radical Islamist extremist government? Would you like Hamas (their mates) to have access to nuclear weapons? How about the Taliban? Only a fool would shrug off the prospect of Teheran getting nukes. Don't kid yourself that regime are really sweet and innocent. When you see how they treat their own citizens, don't assume they'll somehow be all cute and nice to the Western World.

[@chrimbus71]

well according to wikipedia, they have been involved in 30 wars since 79. I am sure they didn;t start any of them though🤣

[@jamesfitton140]

@@chrimbus71 You are confusing Iran and the the US.

[@user-wn3cm6jf8e]

As usual , Purile, two faced You Tube buried my comment.😮

[@AL-ku1zq]

The Saudis have to be worried that the Houtis will turn those missiles on their oil fields. The Saudis have the money to end the Houti issue if they want to. Wouldn't it be great if North America and Europe didn't have to pay for all security, especially in areas where there are other wealthy countries. Ukraine needs help, Israel small and has a small population and Taiwan cannot face China alone, but the Saudis could certainly increase their control of the Arabian Peninsula, unless they want European nations and maybe India to take it over.

[@VLADDD-THE-SANCTIONS-IMPALER]

Freddy Mercury was the first Persian emperor of UK

[@chrimbus71]

Iranian men, HALALejuah!!

[@RevolutioZ]

Is he talking to himself?

[@stevebell4853]

So many countries now are either gearing up for, or talking about the need to gear up for war, makes it inevitable that a major world war will happen and if it doesn't happen within the next decade I'll be very surprised. I'm a little bit thrown off by how easily and enthusiastically western nations are talking about the need to prepare for war. I think we're being led by donkeys, and they are leading us into something very bad. Europe in particular, seems very keen to take its gloves off and roll its sleeves up and get in on the act (be careful what you wish for), it all appears to be a bit reckless to me. The conditions are brewing for something very nasty. WW2 was made possible because western economies were collapsing and democracy was no longer working. We're approaching similar times, and hearing similar hawkish talk. Time to be concerned.

[@user-cm4lo8ek9u]

they have been enriching past 60% for a while now

[@keithcoombs2185]

That’s not the difficult part, the missle technology is what’s preventing them from getting a usable weapon…

[@nenehermannfoundation1187]

waiting for the day world leader say Israel has crossed a red line.

[@jedtattum9996]

how about when iran has crossed a red line?

[@nenehermannfoundation1187]

@@jedtattum9996 the french president has today said just so. If you bomb a consulate/ diplomatic building, has that country a right to defend itself. Iran in its response targeted military bases in Israel, gave notice and details. Its israel that wants a regional conflict.

[@AL-ku1zq]

The lack of US help for Ukraine, even with signed treaties, illustrates that any country that want to retain its sovereignty needs to have a significant nuclear deterrent.

[@goldbournemascal3621]

Who has Israel been fighting over the last 50 years.

[@RonnieJr727]

I’ve been asking about why can’t NATO shoot down missiles in international air spaces for months now? Did it really take Iran launching an attack on Israel to bring up the question about shooting down Russian missiles in enter national air space headed towards Ukraine?

[@Aliballer]

It's because essential the west are being cowards. They cannot push to hard with Russia but since iran doesn't they feel they can bully them.

[@keithcoombs2185]

Which NATO nation are Russian missles traveling through again?!?! I’m generally pro NATO and Ukraine but this isn’t a great argument…

[@maxruedy951]

A year or two off? The last I heard the Iranians could build a nuke in two weeks.

[@esralast]

the power of Iran nuclear country respect

[@charleswilson8038]

Iran has it already. 3-5 build every week.

[@MKAMINBD]

What a propagandist and liar? Iran is democratic country and government formed by people vote.

[@astephens1963]

As a good American I think we should let them all meet Allah today

[@7rd8]

Nu-cle-ar, not nu-cu-lar.

[@peterrankin2985]

And Israel isn't dangerous .

[@louisghio2134]

please. Please please. It's NOT nukular weapons. It's NUCLEAR. PLEASE have some self (linguistic) reapect and speak properly. You seem an educated individual with good schooling.

[@jamesfitton140]

How useful have Israel's nukes been to it in dealing with its fractious neighbours?

[@MrRaminkasa]

Israel has nuclear (and I assume it’s ok although it’s against international law) but Iran shouldn’t, but why?

[@Crescendolight]

Exactly

[@Catfordprepper665]

Values. Would you give nukes to the country that hit the news this week for magic bones?

[@svetlanasawyer5470]

If Iran will have nuclear worls not going exsist. Like children..

[@KimPhilby203]

More alarmist nonsense from this British guy...

[@nmchoudhary1512]

I think to balance power in that region it is important for Iran also go nuclear

[@kevonslims7269]

I said the same thing, israel will not act recklessly with a nuclear Iran.

[@objectiveone5476]

Israel’s massive advantage is that God is for them against any and all adversaries.

[@kevonslims7269]

Where was god on Oct the 7th?

[@nathanhoffman20000]

Lot of focus on Nukes here. Um... sure, but can we please focus? C'mon. This is why the West never has the initiative.

[@keithcoombs2185]

It’s patently ridiculous to say there will be a war between Iran and Israel! There may well be a war but none of the participants will show up because they can’t. Neither military has the ability to leave its bordered to engage the other. This is a nonsensical argument, let them have their regional war no one can show up to!

[@sarcasticstartrek7719]

"It's impossible for them to have a war. They may have a war..." Can you even read what you write? I presume you're a bot - or a day drinker.

[@keithcoombs2185]

@@sarcasticstartrek7719 lol yeah I may have f’d up the tense there but the point still stands! Just by looking at a map it’s even obvious to an idiot like me a ground war between the two countries is all but logistically impossible…

[@amitsunoko7270]

Israel needs to stay in their lane.

[@abynor8687]

Iran has long range ballistic missiles and can purchase nuclear warheads from North Korea and/or Russia...... .... is it still wrong to criticize Iran ..... ?

[@monty0289]

Nuculer weapons

[@gerryjames3003]

Not as dangerous as Israel.

[@stringedassassin]

We don't know if Iran has a nuke... Israel is about to find out though.

[@TacticalMayo]

And so would the whole world.

[@maureenleckie6216]

Sure give all nuclear weapons to pro west countries,after all america had no compunction in using two nuclear weapons. You make me want to throw up with your obvious bias.

[@OptimusPrime-bn8fk]

When British started acting like a normal human being and stopped supporting a Genocide of other nations, we can talk about Iran and Nuclear weapons.

[@IceToast-qw8hl]

Doesn’t NK already have Nukes? Perhaps not the missiles, but they could certainly deliver one to the US or EU if they really wanted to.

[@giogio4833]

What a rag The Times is..might as well read Daily Sport..😂

[@DavidAshne-sv8nh]

What the world needs is never what the world gets.

[@chrimbus71]

well done Joe!!!!

[@Indecisive7337]

Everyone wants the IDF to turn the other cheek…would the USA ignore those Rockets hitting America? Would the UK? Would the EU? No…non of they would so do you really think peace will come to area? Give an inch and Iran will take a mile!

[@amitsunoko7270]

Not similar comparison because the scenarios are different. Israel should try pursuing peace harder and the world should help them, especially Britain.

[@tinycuisine6544]

The ones to have been given a inch and taken a mile have been the Israelis with their illegal settlements.

[@Indecisive7337]

It is the same comparison. Look what happened when a single Missile accidentally landed in a farm in Poland, it almost triggered WW3 between NATO and Russia.

[@punishedgloyperstormtroope8098]

@@Indecisive7337Israel striked Iran first

[@keithbloomfield1341]

Don’t embolden Iran! 🇮🇷

[@user-xg4dp6zh8i]

How does he keep a straight face.

[@johnschwartz8015]

Israel is going to lose...😢😮

[@teeboogie3237]

Money to Ukraine not Israel plz Ty

[@albertdula9799]

Israel it's created by British army.

[@Newmanicus]

More dangerous than Netanyahu?

[@rulsrejouis1698]

Take a good look at the world today under your leadership. The world is begging for a change.

[@brubeker12]

So whats the plan then another Iraq another Lybia another Afghanistan. In other words regime change that hasnt worked to plan has it . If you even try to understand the root causes of the problem you might just have a chance of solving some of the issues and avoid conflicts rather than jumping head long into military action.

[@chrisbremner8992]

Iran likely has a nuclear inventory already, that's why America doesn't want escalation.

[@frenchfrenzy1167]

Big daddy 👨 😍 opportunity

[@albertdula9799]

Way you have nukes way Israel have?

[@stephenhall3515]

This man seems to be hungover. Then again he never could pronounce "nuclear". More click bait from Times Radio, poor quality recording, no time/date stamps, very weird fade editing and a general shambles. Just collect your P45s and leave the building.

[@nicolasrose3064]

Mere Religiousi tribalism is always a potential source of intolerance and violence, but when there are specific doctrines that advocate intolerance and violence, conflicts of this kind will be far more pointlessly horrible than it needs to be, eventually Muslim societies will need to understand that their Religious beliefs, specifically their doctrines on Jihad and Martyrdom and Apostasy and Blasphemy, puts their faith in perpetual conflict with the modern World, their belief in Martyrdom in particular presents an appalling spectre when ultimately they don't care about their own survival and are willing to Martyr their fellow Muslims in accordance with their Religions dogmas and its absurd notion that it will grant them entry into "Paradise", and any response to that, is on them, it is their fault and it will remain their fault no matter how many people die in Gaza, or anywhere else where they carry out these insane practices. Nuclear weapons in the hands of Jihadists obsessed with Martyrdom, cannot, and never will be tolerated.

[@mansari7310]

IIs not it strange that while Sunni Muslims are being slaughtered by American armaments in the hands of Zionists, ISIS, which is Wahabi Sunni (Saudi's state religion), is carrying out assaults on the side that is assisting Palestinians (Iran and Russia), but not a single attack on the US or Israel? Even if we assume that Islam allows suicide (which it does not), everyone understands that if these people were Muslims, the best location to commit suicide would be an Israeli military camp rather than a civilian gathering in Russia or Iran. i dont know how Mossad force these people to do what they do but i think they are being threatened to lose somthing more dear than their life and reputation , maybe their childeren are being kidnapped by mossad i don't know but something i do know is every time ISIS attacks its in Israel benefit only not to mention Mossad's acronym was ISIS (Israel secret intelligence) i don't know if still is or not.

[@frankarchuleta5427]

Thanks to obama and biden and the democrats for allowing it.

[@manipulatorism]

So Israel and the US can have nuclear weapons but Iran can’t I wonder why

[@Mister_Fister.]

beards and turbans + nukes = derka derka

[@kevonslims7269]

Pakistani and Indians have beards and turbans and they both have nukes..

[@user-lv3wp4ln6r]

Why are you trying to stop Iran from having nukes, when you have them yourself. Who gave you the right as to who should have nuke. Besides, if Iran is desperate for nukes, They can just work with Russia to install some all over Iran, and what are you going to do about it.

[@christiankepler8371]

Iran already has nukes, just because they've nit admitted it yet doesn't mean that Iran would not respond with uts own nukes if Israel tries to use them on Iran.

[@knutwulnoth4950]

Ha ha ha

[@cockneycharm3970]

You have a bloke in the WH to blame for that gem.

[@chrimbus71]

5 wars Biden

[@amnpcs9560]

IT IS CLEAR THAT ISRAEL HAS AN ATOMIC WEAPON AIMING AT THEIR SIEN ! ... GOD ALWAYS BLESS ISRAEL!

[@user-cm4lo8ek9u]

iran needs to test one of there nukes they got them