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U.S. ARMY GENERAL TO DISCUSS ISRAEL'S POSSIBLE ATTACK ON IRAN
PanARMENIAN.Net
January 16, 2012 - 17:29 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The top U.S. military commander is scheduled for
talks in Israel this week, Israel said Sunday, January 15, at a time
when the United States is concerned that Israel might be preparing
to attack Iran over its nuclear program.
According to AP, confirming the visit by Army Gen. Martin Dempsey,
the chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Israeli Defense
Ministry did not give his agenda for talks with Israelis - but Iran
is expected to be at the top.
Israel considers a nuclear-armed Iran to be an existential threat
because of its nuclear program, missile capabilities, support for
anti-Israel militants in Lebanon and Gaza, and frequent references
by its president to the destruction of Israel.
Israel has repeatedly hinted it might take military action if
international sanctions fail to stop Iran's nuclear development.
The U.S., Israel and other Western nations believe Iran is developing
atomic weapons. Tehran insists its nuclear program is for peaceful
purposes.
Dempsey's visit will be his first official trip to Israel since he
assumed command of the joint chiefs on Sept. 30
PanARMENIAN.Net
January 16, 2012 - 17:29 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The top U.S. military commander is scheduled for
talks in Israel this week, Israel said Sunday, January 15, at a time
when the United States is concerned that Israel might be preparing
to attack Iran over its nuclear program.
According to AP, confirming the visit by Army Gen. Martin Dempsey,
the chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Israeli Defense
Ministry did not give his agenda for talks with Israelis - but Iran
is expected to be at the top.
Israel considers a nuclear-armed Iran to be an existential threat
because of its nuclear program, missile capabilities, support for
anti-Israel militants in Lebanon and Gaza, and frequent references
by its president to the destruction of Israel.
Israel has repeatedly hinted it might take military action if
international sanctions fail to stop Iran's nuclear development.
The U.S., Israel and other Western nations believe Iran is developing
atomic weapons. Tehran insists its nuclear program is for peaceful
purposes.
Dempsey's visit will be his first official trip to Israel since he
assumed command of the joint chiefs on Sept. 30