Russian analyst points to link between Georgian attack and Iran
'A senior Russian military analyst said on Wednesday that the U.S. and NATO by arming Tbilisi used the conflict in Georgia as a dress rehearsal for a future military operation in Iran ... He said the likelihood of a war against Iran was growing with each passing day, "As a result, the situation in the region will become destabilized," and added "causing chaos and instability" was becoming Washington's official policy line.'
Russia says number of NATO ships in Black Sea increasing
'A Russian naval official reported an increase in NATO warships near the Georgian coast on Wednesday.
"According to our information, NATO ships are in the Black Sea and their numbers are increasing," said Vice Adm. Sergei Menyailo, commander of the Novorossiisk naval base.'
