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U.S. diplomat to attend Iran nuclear talks: source
Summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English
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President George W Bush has told the Israeli government that he may be prepared to approve a future military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities if negotiations with Tehran break down, according to a senior Pentagon official. (article 2)
The Israelis have also been told that they can expect no help from American forces and will not be able to use US military bases in Iraq for logistical support. (article 2)
Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said talks with the United States are possible in the near future, according the country's official news agency. (article 1)
The US cut ties with Iran after the 1979 revolution and the seizure of 63 people at the US embassy in Tehran. (article 1)
Speaking to French radio, Mr Assad said the United States and Israel in particular would pay the price of such an attack. (article 3)
Speculation of a strike against Iran's nuclear facilities has increased following a report that Israel staged an air exercise which was designed as a rehearsal for such an attack. (article 3)
At a recent practice attack on Israel, one ended up off the coast of Poole, Dorset john problem, winchester, uk useless speculation macc, talyhos, macedonia. (article 4)
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Iran, nuclear, Iranian, Israel, TEHRAN |
Source articles
- Iran: Talks with US possible soon (BBC News, 07/15/2008, 270 words)
- President George W Bush backs Israeli plan for strike on Iran (timesonline.co.uk, 07/15/2008, 1236 words)
- World 'would rue' attack on Iran (BBC News, 07/14/2008, 301 words)
- Iran and Israel build up their bluffing game -Times Online (timesonline.co.uk, 07/14/2008, 199 words)
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