You got me convinced, Dubya

Last Sunday, three non-senior US defense officials, who remained anonymous, presented evidence that Iran is supplying Shia militias with ammunition and explosives, including Explosively Formed Penetrators that can pierce through the best US tank armour. (Read the BBC's report here) Even worse, they say, the support is coming directly from Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

If I remember correctly, the last time the US presented "evidence" of threat from another country was in February 2003 when then State Sec. Colin Powell argued for the invasion of Iraq before the UN Security Council. Back then, he presented satellite and physical evidence to prove the existence of WMD's in Iraq and justify an all-out war. We now know that the evidence he presented was false and intelligence data was manipulated to the point of fabrication.

The accusers this time are three US defense officials who wish to remain anonymous.

At least Powell had the balls to put his reputation on the line when he made his case against Iraq. These officials, who are making very serious accusations indeed, don't want their names published. They won't even stake their reputations on the veracity of their own evidence. Mind you, this wasn't an unauthorised leak to media; this is fully supported by the Bush administration which reiterated (on Monday) the case made by the defense officials. What a great way to rebuild US credibility-- make accusations through anonymous officials presenting evidence not verified by any third party.

Good job making your case, Dubya. Those three anonymous officials really did the trick. Now I'm convinced you're a Cheney-head.