LET'S NOT FORGET THIS – AT 11:16 A.M. ET:  There's been so much real news recently.  But in the face of that, let's not take our eye off one of the most important, and ominous, stories – Iran's frightening military buildup.  We're told by Grand Admiral Kerry that the Iranian nuclear deal is "working."  Really?  Then why is Iran feverishly developing intercontinental ballistic missiles, whose only purpose is delivering nuclear weapons?  From Fox: 

Two days before the anniversary of the nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers, the Islamic Republic attempted to launch a new type of ballistic missile using North Korean technology, multiple intelligence officials tell Fox News.

The test, in violation of a UN resolution, failed shortly after liftoff when the missile exploded, sources said. The effort occurred on the evening of July 11-12 near the Iranian city of Saman, an hour west of Isfahan, where Iran has conducted similar ballistic missile tests in the past.

It would be at least the fourth time Iran has launched or attempted to launch a ballistic missile since the nuclear accord was signed on July 14, 2015.

Iran is barred from conducting ballistic missile tests for eight years under UN Resolution 2231, which went effect July 20, 2015, days after the nuclear accord was signed.

Iran is “called upon not to undertake any activity related to ballistic missiles designed to be capable of delivering nuclear weapons, including launches using such ballistic missile technology,” according to the text of the resolution.

The landmark nuclear deal between Iran and world powers does not include provisions preventing Iran from conducting ballistic missile tests.

Iran claims its ballistic missile tests are legitimate because they are not designed to carry a nuclear warhead.

The most recent test was the first time Iran attempted to launch a version of the North Korean BM-25 Musudan ballistic missile, which has a maximum range of nearly 2,500 miles, putting U.S. forces in the Middle East and Israel within reach.

COMMENT:  So what are the Iranians claiming – that a missile with a 2,500 range is being developed to carry 100 pounds of dynamite?  Please.  These missiles are being prepared for the day when the nuclear deal expires and Iran will be back in the nuclear business legitimately.

July 16, 2016