Current Events

Netanyahu to ambassadors: It's 1938 again, stop Iran

Dec. 20, 2006 - Speaking to a group of 60 ambassadors former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Iran's nuclear ambitions is a threat, not only to Israel, but to the rest of the world as well.

"Ahmadinejad is a problem for Jews, like Hitler was, but he is also a problem for the entire world. Iran is pursuing a fanatical fantasy of a nuclear armed thousand-year Islamic Reich armed with nuclear weapons, which it will use."

He said that if they would take a firm stand they could stop Iran from completing their nuclear weapons program.

Source: YNet News

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Calls for New Presidential, Parliamentary Elections

Dec. 16, 2006 - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has challenged the power of Hamas, the Islamic militant party, by saying he will call a new presidential and parliament elections at the earliest possible date.

Abbas' dramatic announcement further hardened the lines between the two political rivals, at a time when factional fighting is threatening to spin out of control. It also meant he may not be president much longer. He has said repeatedly in the past he would not seek another term.

Source: Fox

Gaza gunmen kill school children

Dec. 11, 2006 - Three sons of a Fatah intelligence chief, Baha Balousheh, were killed by gunmen while they were being driven to school.

Mr Balousheh is considered a leading enemy of Hamas. He was the main interrogator of Hamas members during the 1990s crackdown on the Islamist movement. Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum condemned Monday's attack as an "awful, ugly crime against innocent children".

Source: BBC

Baker report: Israel must withdraw from Golan

Dec. 7, 2006 - A special report from a panel, co-chaired by James Baker and Lee Hamilton, links the unsettled condition in Iraq with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. One of its recommendations is that Israel should return the Golan Heights to Syria as part of a full and secure peace agreement in the region. In return, Syria would allow Lebannon to control its own affairs, would stop supporting Hezbollah, and would expect Hezbollah and others to recognize Israel's right to exist.

In regard to the Palestinian issue, the report calls for establishment of a separate Palestinian state, and, "Adherence to UN Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338 and to the principle of land for peace, which are the only bases for achieving peace."

Source:Ynet

Situation is grave, deteriorating and threatens wider war, says Baker report - Guardian Unlimited

Terrorists rejoicing over new Baker report - Ynet

Syria backs Baker report on Iraq, regional peace - Al Bawaba

The Baker Report: What a Waste of Paper! - Michael Freund - Israel National News

Pro-Hezbollah protesters throng central Beirut

Dec. 1, 2006 - Tens of thousands of Hezbollah and pro-Syrian protesters filled the streets in front of the office of Lebanon's Prime Minister Fuad Saniora. Their goal is to bring about the resignation of the Prime Minister, who is supported by the United States.

The Shiite Muslim Hezbollah and its allies mobilized their bases for the afternoon protest, arranging to bus supporters from all over Lebanon to downtown Beirut and handing out free gasoline coupons to people in remote regions.

Lebanese security forces are attempting to control the crowd in the hopes that the protest will not become violent.

Source: MSNBC

Olmert Calls on PA to Abandon Terror, Promises PA State

Nov. 28, 2006 - During a memorial service for the first prime minister of Israel, David Ben-Gurion, current Prime Minister Ehud Olmert stated that Israel would free hundreds of jailed terrorists if the Palestinians will release Cpl. Gilad Shalit. He also offered to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas if a peaceful PA government is formed.

The prime minister also said that Israel would be willing to surrender parts of Judea and Samaria in return for peace. He promised a Palestinian state ... "in accordance with President Bush's April 14th, 2004 letter to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.

Source:Arutz Sheva

Olmert speech puzzles press - BBC

Anti-Syrian Christian Leader Pierre Gemayel Assassinated in Lebanon

Nov. 21 & 22, 2006 - Pierre Gemayel, a prominent anti-Syrian politician in Lebannon was assassinated in a suburb of Beirut. He is the fifth anti-Syrian figure killed there in the past two years. The country has cancelled its Independence Day festivities because of mourning and fears of civil war.

Anti-Syrian factions allied with the Phalange Party have planned a huge turnout for Thursday's funeral in central Beirut, intending to show their strength as they wage a power struggle against Hezbollah and other pro-Syrian parties.

Source:Fox

Lebanese Fearful After Leader's Murder - MyWay

Lebanon Cancels Independence Day Celebrations After Assassination - Fox

Crowds mourn Lebanon politician - BBC

U.S. makes new push to revive Middle East peace

Nov. 17, 2006 - A U.S. official says there is hope for reviving the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. There could even be an international peace conference in Jordan at the end of the month.

But they said such a meeting hinged on whether a new Palestinian government, which is still being negotiated, met conditions laid down by the quartet of Middle East mediators: to recognize Israel, renounce violence and abide by past agreements.

Source: Washington Post

The next war is ‘imminent’

Nov. 7, 2006 - Israeli news sources are speculating that Israel will be forced to fight another war against Arab neighbors next spring, or even before the end of this year. They say that the Arab world no longer considers Israel invincible.

Source: Jerusalem Newswire

Palestinian Gunmen Kidnap AP Photographer

Oct. 24, 2006 - Emilio Morenatti, an Associated Press photographer, was kidnapped yesterday as he walked out of his apartment in the Gaza Strip. So far, no one has claimed responsability.

Ghazi Hamad, spokesman for the Hamas-led Palestinian government, condemned the kidnapping, saying it "damages the reputation of the Palestinian people."

Source: Fox

Fatah, Hamas agree to end violence

Oct. 20, 2006 - An agreement, brokered by Egyptian mediation, will hopefully keep Hamas and Fatah factions in the Gaza strip from fighting each other.

The internal fighting in the Strip culminated three weeks ago when 13 Palestinians were killed during gunfights between rival factions.

Source: YNet News

Hamas threatens Israel with 'unforgettable lesson'

Oct. 16, 2006 - Israel began an military offensive against militants in the Gaza Strip on June 28th, three days after Hamas abducted an Israeli soldier. The soldier has never been found or returned, and the Palestinians have launched persistent rocket attacks into Israeli territory since then. Israel may accelerate its offensive because of arms smuggling and the rocket attacks. They fear that Gaza will become as agressive as Southern Lebanon. A Hamas communication warned Israel against expanding their operations.

"If the enemy decides to go towards a large confrontation with Hamas, we will be up to this challenge and are totally ready to resist. We have finished preparations to teach the Zionist enemy a lesson it will not forget."

Source: Breitbart

Ahmadinejad: Palestine is the Front Line

Oct. 13, 2006 - In a recent meeting with Hamas leadership, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said, "Palestine is the front line of the Islamic nations in their struggle against the aggressive superpowers."

In a chilling prelude of what a nuclear Iran could bring, Ahamdinejad also told Hamas official Sa'eed Seeyam, "Iran has no problem transferring its successes and experience in any field to the Hamas government."

Source: Israel National News

Will Israel bomb Iran?

Oct. 11, 2006 - During Israel's recent war with Hezbollah it was clear that Iran was behind the agression. A recent BBC broadcast asked the question, "Will Israel bomb Iran." The answer is "yes," because a nuclear Iran will lead to the destruction of Israel. Israel's former Prime Minister Shimon Peres explains the seriousness of the threat:

"Iran is the only member of the United Nations that threatens publicly to destroy another member of the United Nations. It is a call for genocide."

Israel hopes that Western powers will find a way to stop Iran's nuclear program, but if it does not, the critical point of no return is fast approaching, and Israel will be forced to take action. The broadcast compared the situation to that of an Air Marshal. Once he is convinced that a terrorist is armed and plans to harm others, he is expected to open fire. Israel cannot wait until the first atomic bomb is dropped on them.

Israel is believed to have some 200 nuclear weapons, but has pledged not to use them for a first strike.

Source: BBC

Olmert to tell Rice he fears an 'existential threat against Israel'

Oct. 4, 2006 - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, in a meeting today with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is expected to tell her the same thing he told visiting U.S. Senators. He said, "For the first time in my life I feel that there is an existential threat against the State of Israel."He has this concern about the threat of a nuclear Iran and the ongoing strife between Israel and the Palestinians. Rice is advocating a separate state of Palestine, but stresses that three conditions must be met:

These include the recognition of Israel, the relinquishing of violence and the acceptance of accords previously signed between Israel and the Palestinians.

Source: Ha'Aretz

Rice Working to Calm Fighting Between Fatah, Hamas Radicals

Oct. 3, 2006 - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is attempting to calm the civil strife in the Palestinian area of the Holy Land. She hopes to strengthen President Mahmoud Abbas as he takes a stand against Hamas radicals in the Palestinian government.

New gunbattles erupted Monday night between Fatah gunmen and Hamas militiamen in the southern Gaza town of Rafah, killing two people and wounding 14 a day after a deadly explosion of internal violence paralyzed the Gaza Strip.

Source: Fox

West Bank Churches Burned in Light of Muslim Anger Over Papal Comments

Sept. 18, 2006 - Two churches were burned in Palestinian territories following the Pope's speech, in which he cited a Byzantine emperor's remarks that some of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad were "evil and inhuman," particularly "his command to spread by the sword the faith." Other churches were also targeted. The Pope has appologized for the uproar, but not for the exact content of his speech.

Source: Fox

Pope Says He's 'Deeply Sorry' for Reaction to Islam Speech - Fox

Muslim Leaders Greet Pope's Regrets Over Remarks About Islam With Mixed Reactions - Fox

Arab op-ed: Pope’s remarks may lead to war - YNet

Fox News Reporters Released From Palestinian Captivity

Aug. 27, 2006 - Two Fox Newsmen were captured on Aug. 14 in the Gaza strip. Palestinians were not pleased because the reporters were there to tell their story to the world. Steve Centanni, an American reporter, and cameraman Olaf Wiigof New Zealand both "converted" to Islam at gunpoint during the ordeal. Centanni said, "I hope that this never scares a single journalist away from coming to Gaza to cover the story because the Palestinian people are very beautiful and kindhearted."

Source: My Way (AP)

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Rockets hit Israeli city of Haifa- BBC
Israeli Jets Bomb Main Road Between Beirut and Damascus - Fox

July 13, 2006 - Israel's seaport city of Haifa has been struck by two rockets. Hezbollah, the radical Islamic group that has two representatives in the Lebanese government, denied responsibility, but they had made threats to strike Haifa just hours before the event.

Israel has responded by bombing the Beirut Lebanon airport for a second time, and by bombing the road that links Beirut with Damascus, the capital of Syria

Analysis: Hoping the ripples reach Teheran - Jerusalem Post

Brink of War: Lebanon Launches Retaliatory Assault on Israel

July 13, 2006 - Israel has targeted two Lebanese town with missile attacks. Hezbollah warned that the major port city of Haifa would be targeted Israel strikes Beirut.

A strike on Haifa, Israel's third largest city, would be the deepest ever into Israel by Hezbollah guerrillas and would sharply escalate the violence amid Israel's fierce bombing campaign in Lebanon...

Source: Fox

Israel imposes Lebanon blockade - BBC

Israeli warplanes attack Beirut airport - Associated Press

Bush defends Israel actions, Russia condemns attacks - Reuters

WAR LOOMS BETWEEN ISRAEL AND LEBANON

3 IDF soldiers killed on Israel's northern border

July 12, 2006 - Hezbollah raiders from Lebanon killed three Israeli soldiers and kidnapped two others. Four other soldiers were killed when their tank drove over a bomb while they were looking for the kidnapped soldiers.

On Lebanese territory the IDF conducted a ground chase after the kidnappers of the two soldiers, who were taken by Hezbollah members during the heavy fire. Simultaneously, Lebanese territory is being bombed using tanks, shells, planes and missile ships.

Source: YnetNews

PM Olmert declares Hezbollah attack 'act of war' by Lebanon - Jerusalem Post

IDF issuing callup orders for reservists - Jerusalem Post

Iran's President Warns Israel Over Gaza

July 7, 2006 - At an Anti-Israel rally in Tehran, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called Israel a "fake regime," and warned that the Israeli invasion of Gaza could cause a violent world-wide backlash.

"They should not let things reach a point where an explosion occurs in the Islamic world," he said. "If an explosion occurs, then it will not be limited to geographical boundaries." He says, "It will also burn all those who created [Israel] over the past 60 years."

Source: Voice of America

Soldier's Kidnappers Set Deadline for Israel to Release Palestinian Prisoners

July 3, 2006 - A FAX claiming to be from Hamas, the Popular Resistance Committees and the Army of Islam, was sent to news agencies today. It said,

"We give the Zionist enemy until 6:00 tomorrow morning, Tuesday, July 4... If the enemy does not respond to our humanitarian demands ... then the enemy must bear all the consequences of the future results."

Source: Fox

Israel attacks Palestinian leader's HQ

July 2, 2006 - Israel sent an unmistakable message to Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh , that the Palestinians must release captured Israeli soldier Cpl. Gilad Shalit. Missiles from Israeli aircraft struck the Prime Minister's offices. The attack took place during the early hours of the morning, while the offices were not occupied.

Source: Yahoo

Israeli Warplanes Launch Strike on Palestinian Interior Ministry

Hamas Deputy PM Among 64 Officials Arrested by Israel

June 30, 2006 - Israeli military forces have entered Gaza in search of captured soldier, Cpl. Gilad Shalit. In the process they have arrested at least 64 ministers and lawmakers from Hamas party.

On Wednesday, Israeli warplanes also buzzed the summer home of Syria's president, Bashar Assad, whose regime harbors the hard-line Hamas leaders who Israel says ordered the kidnapping.

Source: Fox

IAF: Aerial flight over Assad's palace

Hamas, Fatah in Agreement to Recognize Israel

June 27, 2006 - There is hope for a lasting cease-fire and agreement by rival Palestinian factions, Hamas and Fatah (President Mahmoud Abbas' party), to recognize Israel's right to exist.

Salah Zeidan, another negotiator, said preparations were being made for a formal signing ceremony. "All political groups are prepared for a mutual cease-fire with Israel," he said.

Source: Fox

Israeli Makes Threat Over Captured Soldier

June 26, 2006 - Hamas-led terrorists from the Gaza Strip entered Israel, killed two Israeli soldiers and took another one captive. Israeli officials threaten all-out attack of Gaza and death to Hamas leaders if the soldier is killed. Palestinian Authority officials claim they do not know where the soldier is, but have issued a strong appeal to Palestinians to keep him alive.

Israel massed troops Monday along the Gaza Strip border in preparation for what Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said would be a "broad and ongoing" operation against Palestinian militants following the abduction of an Israeli soldier.

Source: My Way

Israeli threat of military action - BBC

Hamas calls off truce, fires rockets at Israel

June 10, 2006 - Israeli officials are investigating why uninvolved people were killed in Gaza when they attacked rocket launching sites, but Hamas reacted by calling off the truce with Israel and firing a barrage of homemade rockets at Israel.

Source: MSNBC

I give up on Israel

May 15, 2006 - Joseph Farah, editor of WorldNetDaily, has been one of Israel's most supportive journalistic voices. He is of Arabic origins, but is opposed to terrorism, and to the "distortions and relentless propaganda efforts by Arab and Muslim regimes." He is a Christian, and an American patriot, who believes that Israel has a right to their land. However, he is tired of trying to make excuses for the present regime currently in power in Jerusalem. By surrendering land for peace, he believes the current government is trying to commit national suicide. Farah says:

Compromise with evil is evil. And that's what Israel is doing. As for me and my house, I will not be a part of it. I will continue to serve the Lord and pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

Source: WorldNetDaily

Israel gears for possible reoccupation of Gaza

Apr. 21, 2006 - Because of rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip, Israel is considering re-taking the area. Maj. Gen. Yoav Galant, head of Israel’s southern command, said:

“We’re talking about more aggressive military activity. If the price we have to pay becomes unreasonable as a result of increased (Palestinian) attacks, then we shall have to take all steps, including occupying the Gaza Strip.”

Source:MSNBC

Israel restricts Hamas' residency after suicide bombing

Apr. 19, 2006 - Responding to a Tel Aviv suicide bombing that killed nine people, Israel will hold Hamas responsible, even though a different group, Islamic Jihad, took credit for the attack. Israeli government spokesman Ra'anan Gissin said:

"They are the government now, they are responsible for the lives of the Palestinian people. ... They are bringing them death and carnage by allowing other terror organizations to carry out these terrorist attacks," Gissin said.

Israel will apparently not attack Hamas, but they will revoke Jerusalem residency rights for Hamas lawmakers.

Source: CNN

Tel Aviv suicide bomb kills eight

Apr. 17, 2006 - At least 8 people were killed and approximately 50 injured by a suicide bombing at a Tel Aviv restaurant during the Jewish festival of Passover. The militant group, Islamic Jihad was apparently responsible, but the Israeli government blames the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority. Hamas claimed that it was an act of self-defense.

Source: BBC

Israel 'will not strike at Hamas' - BBC

Iran's Ahmadinejad: Israel Will Be 'Eliminated'

Apr. 14, 2006 - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, speaking at a conference in support of the Palestinians, said that the Middle East will "soon" be liberated.

"Like it or not, the Zionist regime is heading toward annihilation... The Zionist regime is a rotten, dried tree that will be eliminated by one storm."

Source: NewsMax

King Abdullah: Time running out for peace in the Middle East

Mar. 21, 2006 - Jordanian King Abdulla told the European-American Press Club, that a failure to establish a Palestinian State within the next two years will cause the rest of the world to become discouraged about the possibility of peace in the Middle East.

King Abdullah said failure to reach a lasting settlement soon could delay a solution by 10 or 15 years. If the international community grew tired of the impasse and washed its hands of the peace process, this could herald another decade or more of violence, he said.

Source:Ha'Aretz

Abbas: Peace With Israel Could Be Reached in a Year - Fox

Gottem! - Israeli justice catches up with Arab assassins

Mar. 14, 2006 - Israeli Defense Forces broke into a Jericho prison and forced the surrender of six prisoners who were about to be released by the new Hamas-run Palestinian government. Five of the men were involved in the murder of Israeli tourism minister Rehavam Ze’evi, and one was the mastermind of an illegal massive weapons shipment to the PA in 2002. Ahmed Saadat, the leader of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) was one of the five assassins.

After the Hamas victory in the “Palestinian” elections, the victorious terror group vowed to free the killers.
Last week PA president Mahmoud Abbas also said he intended to let them out of jail.

Source:Stan Goodenough - Jerusalem Newswire

Al-Qaida leader in Palestine soon to be revealed?

Mar. 7, 2006 - Last Week Palestinian President Abbas said there are signs that al-Qaida has established itself in Palestinian areas. Now a pamphlet from a group called the Jaish al Jihad, or Army of Jihad, claims that a powerful person will soon be revealed to orchestrate al-Qaida local and global operations from the area.

"Is there now among us a person like Saladin, like Sheik Osama bin Laden, like Abu Musab Zarqawi? The answer is yes. We have this man and he will appear with the help of Allah very soon on the land of Palestine."

Source:WorldNetDaily

Moscow: Hamas agrees to year-long ceasefire with Israel
Hamas says recognition of Israel not on agenda

Mar. 4, 2006 - Meeting with Hamas representatives in Moscow, the Russian Foreign Ministry was able to extract a promise that Hamas will keep a year-long ceasefire with Israel, as long as Israel will refrain from any use of force during that time. However, Moussa Abu Marzouk, Hamas's deputy political leader, told a Reuters interviewer that they do not plan to recognize Israel's right to exist.

"It means a negation of the Palestinian people and their rights and their property, of Jerusalem and the holy sites, as well as negation of their right of return. Therefore the recognition of Israel is not on the agenda," Abu Marzouk said.

Source: Ha'Aretz

Israel stunned by Putin's remarks

Jan 10, 2006 - Officials at the Acting Prime Minister Olmert's Office in Israel expressed serious concern over Russian President Putin's invitation to Hamas leaders to visit Moscow. Putin said that Russia does not consider Hamas a terror group.

Source:YNet

Russia: Leading nations will have contacts with Hamas in future - Ha'Aretz

Hamas to Abbas: We won't recognize Israel

Feb. 7, 2006 - A meeting between Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas and newly-elected Hamas representatives met Saturday and decided to convene the new parliament on February 16. Ismail Haniyeh led the Hamas delegation.

Abbas demanded that Hamas recognize the agreements reached with Israel, including recognition of its right to exist. Haniyeh, for his part, said Hamas would not recognize Israel.

In an interview with the Washington Post, top Hamas official Mahmoud said, “Israel is an illegal entity, and no amount of pressure can force us to recognize its right to exist.”

Source: Y Net

Rice Rules Out Aid to Hamas Government

Jan. 30, 2005 - Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice says that the U.S. will not provide funding for Hamas.

"The United States is not prepared to fund an organization that advocates the destruction of Israel, that advocates violence and that refuses its obligations," under an international framework for eventual Mideast peace, Rice said.

The U.S. will follow through on commitments made to the current, U.S.-backed Palestinian government led by President Mahmoud Abbas.

Source: WorldNetDaily

Abbas vows to honour peace deals - BBC

Putin: Don't cut aid; 'Hamas win was great blow to U.S. efforts' - Ha'Aretz

Hamas Win Unsettles Peace Process

Jan. 26, 2006 - Palestinians have elected Hamas parliamentary representatives by a huge majority. Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah Party must now decide whether to form a partnership with Hamas or serve in the "loyal opposition."

The Islamic militants, who carried out dozens of suicide bombings and seek Israel's destruction, have said they oppose peace talks and will not disarm. Israel and the United States refuse to deal with Hamas.

Source: My Way - AP

Hamas 'secures stunning victory' - BBC

Palestinian leadership hit by political earthquake - CNN

Bush: Hamas must profess peace - YNet

Hamas: Bush won't dictate to us - YNet

Hamas's charter: The martyrs' oath - Jerusalem Post

Rice: Stance on Hamas Unchanged After Election - Fox

Arab League: Hamas will have to recognize Israel - Ha'Aretz

Sharon still in very serious condition, vital signs stable

Jan. 5, 2006 - Following Ariel Sharon's massive stroke and extensive brain surgery, Professor Shlomo Mor-Yosef, Director-General of Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem announced that the Prime Minister is still alive, and his vital signs are stable, but he will remain in an induced coma for at least 24 hours.

Source: Jerusalem Post

Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert Convenes Special Government Session - YNetNews

Sharon's Stroke Causes Turmoil - Fox

Gaza's Spiral Into Anarchy

Jan. 5, 2006 - There is no strong government in the Gaza strip now that the Israelis have withdrawn. The area is beginning to slip into greater lawlessness and corruption.

Source: BBC

Iran promises crushing response if U.S. or Israel attack

Jan. 2, 2006 - Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani said that U.S. and Israeli threats to attack their nuclear facilities were probably "psychological warfare." He added that Israel will get a crushing response if they make such a mistake.

"If there is any truth in such talks, Israel will suffer greatly. It's a very small country within our range. Our (defense) preparedness is a deterrence," he said.

Source:Israel Insider

Warning of 'anti-Semitic tsunami'

Jan. 1, 2005 - The U.K.'s Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks says that Anti-Semitism is spreading around the world in a kind of tsunami effect. Some people are blaming Israel for all of the worlds' conflicts.

Holocaust denial and hatred of Jews were circulating widely in best-selling books and prime time TV, he warned.

Source:BBC

Ahmadinejad: Israel created to complete Holocaust - Jerusalem Post

'Palestinians agree': Wipe Israel off map

Jan. 1, 2006 - Mahir al-Tahir, representative of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, said that Palestinians agree with Iran's president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, that Isreal should be "wiped off the map," or at the very least, moved to Europe.

Source:WorldNetDaily

Reports Of U.S. Plan To Strike Iran

Jan. 1, 2006 - German media outlets have quoted NATO intelligence sources claiming that the U.S. is briefing NATO members on “all possibilities, including a military attack against the regime in Tehran.” This is seen as an escalation from earlier talks that just hinted at the possibility.

Source: The Media Line

Iran rejects Russia nuclear plan

Jan. 1, 2006 - Iran has rejected a proposal from Russia to help with enrichment of uranium for peaceful purposes. Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani said it was not logical for any country to entrust its energy security to another state.

Moscow suggested last year that Iran be allowed to conduct uranium enrichment in Russia, giving the country access to the nuclear fuel cycle while ensuring its nuclear program was for peaceful purposes.

Source: BBC

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