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With the reconstruction in Iraq under way and the distraction of the U.S. presidential election behind us, focus will once again turn to a gathering threat—The Islamic Republic of Iran. A charter member of the "axis of evil," this rogue terrorist state and the mullahs who govern it are on a collision course with American and European governments that seek to end its development of nuclear weapons. The influence of Iran cannot be discounted, however, because it has perfected the art of oil price manipulation in order to fund its nuclear endeavors, terrorist activities, and strategic contributions to key U.S. politicians who, in turn, work diligently at normalizing diplomatic and trade relations between the two nations.

In ATOMIC IRAN, Jerome Corsi, co-author of the best-selling UNFIT FOR COMMAND, uncovers the true intentions and practices of the Iranian regime and gives light to the aid and comfort being supplied by some key U.S. politicians. Uncovered is a web of pro-Iranian financiers who make significant campaign contributions to political leaders who affect U.S. trade policy towards Iran and are able to work at normalizing diplomatic relations, thereby legitimizing the rogue republic. This poses an immediate security threat to the United States. It allows the regime to take advantage of relaxations in the Patriot Act to begin importing terrorists under the disguise of diplomatic personnel.

Also revealed is the manipulation of world oil prices by Iran. Its restriction of supply has the dual effect of hindering the growth of world economies and increasing revenue for Iran, which is then used to fund international terrorism and its own deadly pursuits. Dr. Corsi warns that a nuclear Iran would devastate the Middle East through its tyrannical policies and threats and would have a significant impact on the world by using its control of 40 percent of the global oil supply to hold nations hostage with oil prices rising to over $100 and even $200 per barrel.

ATOMIC IRAN is a wake-up call to Americans. It is a call to pay attention to the growing crisis with Iran and to hold U.S. politicians accountable for their relationships with and efforts on behalf of the Iranian regime. By understanding the events that led to Iran's arrival at the verge of nuclear statehood, the intentions of the mullahs, their connection with American politicians, and the severe repercussions to be suffered from allowing the regime to proceed with its plans, readers of ATOMIC IRAN will be equipped to take the debate to their local communities and to the officials they have entrusted with their safety and security.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #645568 in Books
• Published on: 2005-03
• Released on: 2005-03-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 300 pages

From Booklist
Corsi came into prominence as the coauthor (with John O'Neill) of Unfit for Command (2004), a best-selling criticism of Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry. Now Corsi launches a salvo at the nuclear-energy program of Iran, sniping for good measure at American Democratic politicians and European diplomats who advocate negotiations. To Corsi, negotiations are Iran's bad-faith distraction from its determination to manufacture an atomic bomb. Indeed, this diplomatic crisis frequently intensifies with forthright declarations by Iranian officials of their right to enrich uranium. Therefore, the geopolitical restraint one believes a nuclear-armed theocracy will exercise influences one's posture toward it, and Corsi accords no moderation to the clerics of the Islamic Republic, quoting their blood-curdling threats against Israel and the U.S. For apocalyptic attention, he devises atomic-attack scenarios on Manhattan and Tel Aviv, speculating further about preemptive attacks on Iran (though Corsi does not outright propose preemption). As is customary with partisan political books, Corsi's discursive pastiche of fact, imagination, and polemics will experience sharp but ephemeral popularity. Gilbert Taylor
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About the Author
JEROME R. CORSI, PH.D., co-author of the NEW YORK TIMES #1 bestseller, UNFIT FOR COMMAND, received his Ph.D. from Harvard University and is an expert on America's antiwar movement and political violence. He is the author of many articles and books and lives in Connecticut.

Customer Reviews

Atomic Iran
Readers of this book will gain great insight into the grave danger facing the USA in dealing with an atomic Iran and its despotic , defiant mullahs with their twisted version of Islamic religion and law. Dr. Corsi shows them marching zealously and relentlessly to fulfill their stated goals of "wiping Israel off the map" and crippling " America,the Great Satan".
The ultimate goal is to force the entire world to conform to their Islamic theocracy. Read the pros and cons for allowing Iran to develop
nuclear power. Then decide if you want appeasement or force.This book may scare you; but you should be scared.

Scary but a definite must read!
This was a "hard " book to read because the author is very straight forward with all the information that he has.I guess some people will find the book a little hard to believe, but the thing is that sometimes truth is stranger than fiction.I really liked the strong no-holds-barred approach of the author.He points fingers at people responsible for the security of this nation and presents the facts in a logical manner.What a lot of people dont know is that a lot muslims feel that their religion allows them to lie whenever they feel the should.That's one of the things about a lot of muslims, especially iranians:they lie when they negotiate but as soon as you turn your back they go straight to whatever they were doing.So i have to agree with the author when he says that we cant trust them.I also enjoyed his description of the other arab nations such as Saudi Arabia and Iraq and their relationship with Iran.Great book to bring you up to speed in what's going on in the Middle East.

I would question the motives of this author
I have not read this book, but I do have to make a statement about the integrity of Mr. Corsi. He helped torpedo John Kerry when he co-wrote
"Unfit for Command: Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out Against John Kerry", which helped in getting Bush re-elected!!
Shame on him.
I have heard Mr. Corsi deride, on Coast to Coast AM, this administration now, after the fact-duh, but I am still waiting for an apology!
He helped this madman get elected and he is responsible for all that has followed. I would question his integrity and wonder what his motives are for writing anything!