For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: a looming attack on Iran?
An Israeli deputy prime minister on Friday warned that Iran would face attack if it pursues what he said was its nuclear weapons programme. "If Iran continues its nuclear weapons programme, we will attack it," said Shaul Mofaz, who is also transportation minister. "Other options are disappearing. The sanctions are not effective. There will be no alternative but to attack Iran in order to stop the Iranian nuclear programme," Mofaz told the Yediot Aharonot daily. He stressed such an operation could only be conducted with US support.
Is this real? Are we truly heading towards a military attack on Iran, or is this a completely unqualified opinion from a transportation minister? Would Bush actually do this in his final months in office? Would he seek Congressional approval, or do it on his own?
