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Barak warns: Egypt, Turkey will join nuclear arms race
At annual event honoring Independence Day, defense minister says 'US
acknowledges Israel's right to defend itself, current int'l pressure
won't deter Iran from pursuing nukes'
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4221309,00.html
Yoav Zitun Published: 04.26.12, 23:02 / Israel News
"A nuclear Iran would speed up a regional nuclear arms race that would
include Egypt, Turkey and Saudi Arabia," Defense Minister Ehud Barak
said Thursday evening during an annual event held at the Air Force
House in Herzliya in honor of Independence Day.
During the reception, which was attended by senior security
establishment officials, Barak said a "nuclear, Islamist Iran would
act aggressively while using terror groups in the region.
Barak (L) with Vilnai at Thursday's event (Photo: Moti Kimchi)
"Dealing with Iran's determination is not devoid of risks and
complexities, but dealing with (a nuclear Iran) would be much more
dangerous and costly," he said. "This is the time for the world to
prepare to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons."
The defense minister said the chances that the current amount of
pressure applied on Tehran would cause it to halt its nuclear program
are slim. "A British diplomat who served in Tehran for many years said
(the Iranians) do not say what they think and do not do what they say.
The Iranians are determined to deceive the world and obtain nuclear
weapons.
"The Iranian leadership's fear of an American, Israeli or
international military operation is restraining it," he said.
For Israel, Barak noted, curbing Iran's nuclear aspirations "is a
complicated challenge that we do not have the luxury of ignoring. The
American administration is supporting Israel's security-related needs,
and it is well-aware that Israel - due to its location and the threats
it is facing - evaluates the Iranian issue differently. Israel's clock
is ticking faster.
"The American administration acknowledges Israel's right to defend
itself. Israel will continue to be a regional force, from Tripoli to
Tehran, including Tehran. There is no room for panic or hysteria, but
not for immobility either," the defense minister said.
From: Baghdasarian
At annual event honoring Independence Day, defense minister says 'US
acknowledges Israel's right to defend itself, current int'l pressure
won't deter Iran from pursuing nukes'
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4221309,00.html
Yoav Zitun Published: 04.26.12, 23:02 / Israel News
"A nuclear Iran would speed up a regional nuclear arms race that would
include Egypt, Turkey and Saudi Arabia," Defense Minister Ehud Barak
said Thursday evening during an annual event held at the Air Force
House in Herzliya in honor of Independence Day.
During the reception, which was attended by senior security
establishment officials, Barak said a "nuclear, Islamist Iran would
act aggressively while using terror groups in the region.
Barak (L) with Vilnai at Thursday's event (Photo: Moti Kimchi)
"Dealing with Iran's determination is not devoid of risks and
complexities, but dealing with (a nuclear Iran) would be much more
dangerous and costly," he said. "This is the time for the world to
prepare to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons."
The defense minister said the chances that the current amount of
pressure applied on Tehran would cause it to halt its nuclear program
are slim. "A British diplomat who served in Tehran for many years said
(the Iranians) do not say what they think and do not do what they say.
The Iranians are determined to deceive the world and obtain nuclear
weapons.
"The Iranian leadership's fear of an American, Israeli or
international military operation is restraining it," he said.
For Israel, Barak noted, curbing Iran's nuclear aspirations "is a
complicated challenge that we do not have the luxury of ignoring. The
American administration is supporting Israel's security-related needs,
and it is well-aware that Israel - due to its location and the threats
it is facing - evaluates the Iranian issue differently. Israel's clock
is ticking faster.
"The American administration acknowledges Israel's right to defend
itself. Israel will continue to be a regional force, from Tripoli to
Tehran, including Tehran. There is no room for panic or hysteria, but
not for immobility either," the defense minister said.
From: Baghdasarian