Israel suggested on Monday it would be patient before taking any military action against Iran\’s nuclear program, saying during a visit by U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel there was still time for other options.
Iran is increasing the number of advanced uranium enrichment centrifuges installed at its Natanz underground plant, despite tightening international sanctions aimed at stopping Tehran\’s nuclear progress, diplomats said on Wednesday.
If you have nuclear weapons, all sorts of bad behavior will be tolerated.
The United States is capable of intercepting a North Korean missile, should it launch one in the coming days, but may choose not to if the projected trajectory shows it is not a threat, a top U.S. military commander told Congress on Tuesday.
A powerful earthquake struck close to Iran\’s only nuclear power station on Tuesday, killing 30 people and injuring 800 as it devastated small villages, state media reported.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\’s new government will face the immediate task of passing an austerity budget and the time-sensitive challenge of preventing what it believes is Iran\’s drive to develop nuclear weapons.
President Obama warned Iran of further isolation but stopped short of threatening military action should the country not cooperate with the international community on its nuclear program.
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When President Obama visits Israel next week, Gavriel Yaakov wants him to jump-start the peace process.
Secretary of State John Kerry said President Obama would prefer to avoid considering military action against Iran, but Iran\’s failure to seriously negotiate makes \”confrontation more possible.\”
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