McClatchy Newspapers: Strike on Iran nuclear sites under discussion again

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Strike on Iran nuclear sites under discussion again
Dion Nissenbaum | McClatchy Newspapers

last updated: June 11, 2008 08:39:32 PM

JERUSALEM — Six months ago, after American intelligence agencies declared that Iran had shelved its nuclear-weapons program, the chances of a U.S. or Israeli military strike on Iran before President Bush left office seemed remote.

Now, thanks to persistent pressure from Israeli hawks and newly stated concerns by the International Atomic Energy Agency, the idea of a targeted strike meant to cripple Iran's nuclear program is getting a new hearing.

As Bush travels across Europe to gain support for possible new sanctions against Iran, Israeli leaders have been working to lay the psychological foundation for a possible military strike if diplomacy falters.

In public threats and private briefings with American decision-makers, Israeli officials have been making the case that a military strike may be the only way to thwart Iran's nuclear ambitions.

"Temperatures are rising," said Emily Landau, an Iran specialist at the Institute for National Security Studies, an independent Israeli research center.

Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert have met twice in recent weeks for extended talks on Iran. America's intelligence chief, Mike McConnell, has traveled to Israel for private briefings, and Israeli Transportation Minister Shaul Mofaz publicly declared that a military strike on Iran may be "unavoidable."

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[Forkboy]

1. "lay the psychological foundation"

...which they immediately start doing with the word "unavoidable".

[DaLittle Kitty]

3. Think Things Are BAD Now? Get Ready For The Great Depression 2 If We Attack Iran!

:puke:

[sam sarrha]

2. did they discuss the Iranian super sonic anti ship missiles, that only have 20 seconds warning and

we have no defense against them.. they can sink every ship we have..