Israel army chief: Other nations could strike Iran
The Daily Star Thursday 26th April, 2012
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s military chief said Thursday that other countries have readied their armed forces for a potential strike against Iran’s nuclear sites to keep Tehran from acquiring atomic weapons. Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz did not specify which nations might be willing to support or take direct action against Iran. Still, his comments were one of the strongest hints yet that Israel may have the backing of other countries to ...
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