Russian warned Israel not to attack Iran over its nuclear program, saying on Wednesday that military action would have catastrophic consequences.
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Russian warned Israel not to attack Iran over its nuclear program, saying on Wednesday that military action would have catastrophic consequences.
Recent indications and military movements from the Gulf region point to worsening hostilities between Iran and Israel, which by default involve Israel's ally, the United States. A senior U.S. official, who wished to remain anonymous, had recently said that Israel is considering a military strike against Iran seriously, even though Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his advisers haven't decided whether to attack or not.
Public tensions are high between the U.S. and Israel over how to deal with Iran's push to obtain a nuclear weapon, visiting U.S. senators admitted in Jerusalem Tuesday.
Despite its confident saber-rattling, Israel's concern is growing that the country is vulnerable to a devastating counterstrike if it attacks Iran's nuclear program.
Continue reading Israelis Fear Homefront is Vulnerable to Iranian Attacks.
The American people would definitely support Israel if it attacked Iranian nuclear facilities, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee told CBN News in Jerusalem.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Islamic wave sweeping the Arab world puts huge pressure on Israel's security and defenses.
Iran has announced it will hold military exercises to boost protection of its nuclear sites.
Continue reading Iran to Hold Military Drills 'to Protect Nuclear Sites'.
The U.S. and Britain on Sunday urged Israel not to attack Iran's nuclear program as the White House's national security adviser arrived in the region, reflecting growing international jitters that the Israelis are poised to strike. In their warnings, both the chairman of the U.S. joint chiefs of staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey, and British Foreign Secretary William Hague said an Israeli attack on Iran would have grave consequences for the entire region and urged Israel to give international sanctions against Tehran more time to work. Dempsey said an Israeli attack is "not prudent," and Hague said it would not be "a wise thing." It was not known whether their messages were coordinated.
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Israeli police say vandals have sprayed anti-Christian graffiti at a Baptist church in Jerusalem.
Continue reading Israeli Police: Vandals Desecrate Jerusalem Church.
Two Iranian warships sailed through Egypt's Suez Canal into the Mediterranean Sea, Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency reported Saturday, amid heightened tensions in the region.
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Officials in key parts of the Obama administration are increasingly convinced that sanctions will not deter Tehran from pursuing its nuclear programme, and believe that the US will be left with no option but to launch an attack on Iran or watch Israel do so.
Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah are plotting more attacks on Israelis overseas, an Israeli counterterrorism official said Friday, warning travelers abroad to be especially vigilant.
Continue reading Israel says Iran and Hezbollah are Plotting More Attacks.
During historic visit to Cyprus, PM says Iran 'most irresponsible force in the world'; signs search and rescue deal with President Christofias
Search and rescue deal. Christofias (L) with Netanyahu (Photo: Amos Ben Gershom, GPO)
Israel's deputy prime minister says Iran's boasting of breakthroughs in its nuclear program shows it is panicking over the latest Western sanctions.
Continue reading Israel Official says Iran Is Panicking Over Sanctions.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says sanctions imposed on Iran are important but so far haven't been effective.
Continue reading Israeli Official says Iran is Embellishing its Nuclear Gains.
The recent arrest of 19 American aid workers has raised fears that the Egyptian revolution has gone horribly wrong.
Continue reading Egyptian Citizen Warns the West of Muslim Brotherhood's Rise.
Joel C. Rosenberg, an Evangelical Christian and New York Times best-selling author who has extensive experience in Middle East affairs, warned at a conference attended by Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich that Iran and Israel will soon be thrown into a war.
Continue reading Joel Rosenberg Warns of Biblical War Between Iran and Israel.
Israel has warned it will "settle the score" with those behind a bombing in Bangkok Tuesday believed to be linked to other attacks targeting the Jewish state.
Continue reading WATCH: Israel Links Iran to Bangkok Attack, Vows Retaliation.
Continue reading U.S. Warships Sail through Hormuz.
If Israel attacked Iran's nuclear facilities, the strike would probably take the form of a complex air assault involving scores of planes that would have to penetrate Iranian air defenses and attack up to a couple of dozen targets simultaneously, analysts say.
Continue reading Israeli Attack on Iran Would be Complicated Operation.
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