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Just days after the first round of global nuclear talks with Iran, a rift appears to be emerging between Israel and its closest ally, the United States.
Israel's prime minister on Sunday called on the U.S. to step up the pressure on Iran, even as American officials hinted at the possibility of easing tough economic pressure. Meanwhile, a leading Israeli daily reported the outlines of what could be construed in the West as genuine Iranian compromises in the talks.
The differing approaches could bode poorly for Israel as the talks between six global powers and Iran gain steam in the coming months. Negotiators were upbeat following last week's talks, and the next round of negotiations is set to begin Nov. 7.
Convinced Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes the Iranians are trying to trick the West into easing economic sanctions while still pushing forward with their nuclear program. Iran insists its program is for peaceful purposes.
http://www.sfgate.com/news/world/article/Signs-of-rift-between-Israel-and-US-over-Iran-4910965.php
SummerSnow
(12,608 posts)I'm not promoting war but sheesh. And if the US attack Iran , what will the Israeli military be doing?
Purveyor
(29,876 posts)back in earnest.
Shooting rocking throwing Palestinian kids is their 'game of choice' now.
Lobo27
(753 posts)I know that Iran has some radicals in power, and so do Israel etc. And lets be honest, they hate each other. I know you do want the wrong people with nuclear weapons or radioactive material etc. But I ask this question, Israel has nukes even though they deny it, and the people who support Israel say its because Israel has right to defend itself. Fine, I'll give you that. Then why can't any other country say the exact samething, we just want them to defend ourselves.
Perhaps I'm so simple minded that I don't understand it all, but It comes down to why some can have nukes and others can't in the eyes of some. Better yet lets have a world with no nukes... In my opinion we would all be better of.
Jesus Malverde
(10,274 posts)Absent a world of no nukes, a world with nukes can keep war at bay.
Mutually Assured Destruction is only a MAD strategy if your goal is NOT Détente.
mitchtv
(17,718 posts)for the losers in the last American election, he deserves to have his access limited.
malaise
(269,188 posts)that is all