Drums

“They have taken the bridge and the second hall. We have
barred the gates but cannot hold them for long. The ground
shakes. Drums. Drums fill the deep. We cannot get out.
The shadow moves in the dark. It is coming…”
Iran denies inspectors access to site:

Iran has turned away U.N. inspectors wanting to examine its underground nuclear site in an apparent violation of the Nonproliferation Treaty, diplomats and U.N. officials said Monday.

The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the confidentiality of the information, told The Associated Press that Iran's unprecedented refusal to allow access to the facility at Natanz could seriously hamper international efforts to ensure that Tehran is not trying to make nuclear weapons.

…At a news conference Monday, President Bush said the United States is getting an inkling of Tehran's response.

"We are beginning to get some indication, but we'll wait until they have a formal response," Bush said. "Dates are fine, but what really matters is will. And one of the things I will continue to remind our friends and allies is the danger of a nuclear-armed Iran."

I’m in a dark fucking mood today, Shakers. Warmongering tends to bring me down, yo.