Iranian nuclear move meant to fend off action: Israel

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http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/16/us-israel-iran-barak-idUSTRE81F0F620120216
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"They are describing a situation that is better and more advanced than the one they are in, in order to create a feeling among all the players that the point of no return is already behind them, which is not true," Barak told Israel Radio.

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Barak said those announcements were meant to create an impression that any action taken by world powers to curb Iran's nuclear program would be too late. Iran says it is enriching uranium for peaceful purposes.

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Israel, widely believed to be the Middle East's only atomic power, has said a nuclear-armed Iran would be a threat to its existence. Both Washington and Israel have not ruled out military action to stop Teheran developing atomic bombs.

Let me see if I get this right: Israel is now trying to convince the world that Iran has made less progress in their nuclear program?



Anything to keep the hope of an attack alive, eh?

PB

[AnOhioan]

1. Was thinking the same thing..and the absurdity of it all