US Israeli War-games Canceled

[Lars77]

Mods: This is not about Israel/Palestine, this is about US foreign relations.

[jberryhill]

1. So, we win by default, right?

[Badsam]

2. Scheduling conflict im sure.

Why practice when you can haave the real thing

[MADem]

3. POSTPONED, not cancelled.

....The air-defense drill, named "Austere Challenge 12," is expected to be the largest exercise between the two allies, who regularly hold joint military maneuvers.

The Pentagon said it was scheduled for the spring, but now would take place in the second half of 2012.

Israeli media reports originally said it was cancelled due to budgetary constraints. But some pundits speculated that the real reason was fear of creating further friction with Iran, which is showing signs of deepening isolation over its refusal to halt nuclear activity.

A U.S. official denied that tensions with Iran were a factor and an Israeli security source cited logistical problems. Both sources spoke on condition of anonymity.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/15/us-israel-usa-exercise-idUSTRE80E0Q220120115