TEHRAN, Iran – Iran test-fired a missile capable of striking Israel, U.S. Mideast bases and Europe on Wednesday — a show of strength touted by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as he battles for re-election next month against more moderate opponents.
The U.S. responded by saying Iran must choose between destabilizing the Middle East or accepting the dialogue offered by President Barack Obama. The U.S. leader threatened earlier this week that Iran could face further international sanctions if it does not respond positively by year-end to U.S. attempts to open negotiations on its nuclear program.
Israel said the test appeared to be Iran's response to a positive meeting on Monday between Obama and new Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Iran tests new missile, Israel within range(video)
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says his country test-fired a new advanced missile Wednesday with a range capable of reaching Israel and U.S. Mideast bases. (May 20)
I'm wondering if we all are going to let them be the first to strike, or whether we understand the extreme disadvantage of being in a retaliatory strike position.
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Really angry.
Lorna said...
ReplyDelete"I'm wondering if we all are going to let them be the first to strike, or whether we understand the extreme disadvantage of being in a retaliatory strike position."
Good question. I don't see Obama doing a preemptive strike.