We stand at a dangerous precipice. Millions in Iraq and the Middle East, in the U.S., and across the globe want the Iraq war to end. But the Bush regime is preparing just the opposite: to continue its murderous escalation in Iraq (antiseptically labeled the "surge") – and very likely launch a massive air attack on Iran. It's estimated that half the U.S.' warships are now poised near Iran, including three aircraft carriers. This means that an attack on Iran wouldn't have to be preceded by a drawn out and obvious military build up. It could come very quickly – without warning – in an effort to "shock and awe" the world with a "fait accompli" – and stun people into passivity.

And what is the "anti-war" Democratic Party doing to stop this? Nothing. Its phony "opposition" to the Iraq war grows weaker by the moment and may be near collapse. Meanwhile, they've basically joined the "War-on-Iran Caucus." Last spring, Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi pulled a provision forcing Bush to consult with Congress before attacking Iran, basically green-lighting any unannounced bombing of Iran. This summer, the Senate voted 97 to zero for a prepare-for-war resolution condemning Iran for supposedly killing U.S. soldiers in Iraq. And are the Democratic candidates raising hell about the danger of war on Iran? No.

In response, we are calling all people of conscience to an emergency meeting. We will present the case for the gravity of the moment we are in and the need for moral clarity: any attack, even if following a provocation, would be an act of aggression that cannot be allowed. The second half of this meeting will be reserved for presenting action proposals and strategizing for serious and determined resistance to this impending attack. We are not proposing a new coalition or organization; rather, what we need is clear, fresh thinking and plans to break the millions of people who care about the world into resistance. Bring your most radical and serious proposals for mobilizations, political resistance, and student actions, particularly student strikes. We are encouraging groups and individuals to submit proposals in advance of October 3rd to the extent possible so we can plan the meeting best. Send your ideas and plans to: oct3dontiraqiran@hotmail.com. Everyone is welcome to bring their ideas and energy to the discussion; and of course a proposal is not required to participate. There is a existing plan for demonstrations in response to an attack on Iran at Federal Plaza at 5:00 pm the day after, but we are encouraging people to think large, and think radical, about how to express the opposition to this aggression before it is too late.

There come moments that decide the direction of a country and reveal the character of its people. We are now at such a moment. - George W. Bush, September 13, 2007

Send your proposals, and add your name to this call to: oct3dontiraqiran@hotmail.com.

Further reading on the Bush regime's plans to attack here:

The Next Quagmire by Chris Hedges
Posted on September 3, 2007

Bush Puts Iran in Crosshairs by Ray McGovern
August 31, 2007

Pentagon "three-day blitz" plan for Iran by Sarah Baxer
The Sunday Times, September 2, 2007

Called by:
Chicago Progressive Alliance
Buddhist Peace Fellowship
The World Can’t Wait – Drive Out the Bush Regime, Chicago Chapter