Friday, June 20, 2008

AFP: Iran warns of 'strong blow' if Israel attacks

AFP reports: "Tehran Friday warned its arch-enemy Israel of a 'strong blow' if it takes forceful measures, after the US media reported military exercises by the Jewish state were a possible practice for a strike against Iran."

My Way News - Israel shows abilities for Iran strike
AP reports: "In a substantial show of force, Israel sent warplanes and other aircraft on a major exercise in the Eastern Mediterranean, Pentagon officials said Friday. Israel's military refused to confirm or deny that the maneuvers were practice for a strike in Iran."

The Associated Press: Russia's Lavrov warns against attack on Iran
AP reports: "Russia has maintained close ties with Iran and is building its first nuclear power plant in the southern port of Bushehr, which is expected to go on line later this year. It has backed limited U.N. sanctions aimed at forcing Iran to suspend its uranium enrichment program, but has opposed the U.S. push for harsher measures."

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