Senior Israeli Official Warns of Possible Pre-emptive Strike against Iran

Posted by Matt in November 11th, 2006

A senior Israeli official has suggested that Israel might launch a pre-emptive strike against Iran to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons. Israel wants tougher international action to stop Iran before it is too late.

Deputy Defense Minister Ephraim Sneh says Israel might be forced to launch a military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities. In a newspaper interview, Sneh said he is not advocating a pre-emptive strike and sees it as a last resort. But sometimes, he said, “the last resort is the only resort.”

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