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Israeli focus on Syria gives Hagel respite on Iran
Posted by admin on April 24th, 2013
JERUSALEM (AP) — On Chuck Hagel's inaugural visit to Israel as U.S. defense secretary, Syria surpassed Iran as the security threat of greatest urgency to the U.S.' closest Mideast ally. That quite unexpectedly gave the new Pentagon chief a temporary respite from the delicate duty of tempering Israeli warnings about attacking Iran to stop it [...]
Pentagon chief stresses Israel’s right to hit Iran
Posted by admin on April 21st, 2013
JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel held out hope Sunday for a nonmilitary way to ending the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran, but he also emphasized Washington's willingness to let Israel decide whether and when it might strike Tehran in self-defense. Tweet This Post
Pentagon chief stresses Israel’s right to hit Iran
Posted by admin on April 21st, 2013
JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel held out hope Sunday for a nonmilitary way to ending the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran, but he also emphasized Washington's willingness to let Israel decide whether and when it might strike Tehran in self-defense. Tweet This Post
Hagel stresses Israel’s right to strike Iran
Posted by admin on April 21st, 2013
JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel held out hope Sunday for a nonmilitary way to ending the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran, but he also emphasized Washington's willingness to let Israel decide whether and when it might strike Tehran in self-defense. Tweet This Post
U.S. arms deal with Middle East allies clear signal to Iran: Hagel
Posted by admin on April 21st, 2013
By David Alexander TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said on Sunday a $ 10 billion arms deal under discussion with Washington's Arab and Israeli allies sent a "very clear signal" to Tehran the military option remains on the table over its nuclear program. "The bottom line is that Iran is a threat, [...]
Hagel: Israel, US see ‘exactly same’ Iran threat
Posted by admin on April 21st, 2013
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Sunday the United States and Israel see "exactly the same" threat from Iran, but differ on when it may reach the point of requiring U.S. or Israeli military action. Tweet This Post
Kerry asks for patience on U.S. Iran sanctions before election
Posted by admin on April 18th, 2013
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday asked senators pressing for tougher sanctions over Iran's nuclear ambitions to be patient, saying there is uncertainty in the Islamic republic two months before its June 14 election. "I think this is a moment for us to be a little patient," Kerry said at a [...]
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No Comments »EU: No deal reached at nuclear talks with Iran
Posted by admin on April 6th, 2013
ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AP) — Iran and six world powers failed to reach agreement Saturday on how to reduce fears that Tehran might use its nuclear technology to make weapons, extending a series of inconclusive talks and adding to concerns the diplomatic window on reaching a deal with Tehran may soon close. Tweet This Post
Power Struggle Grips Iran Ahead of Election
Posted by admin on April 4th, 2013
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad “is not going quietly,” the New York Times reports. Tweet This Post
