#2
Leaders
Netanyahu warns time running out on Iran
Tom Cohen
CNN
3/5/12
1.5 pages
A. Obama and prime minister of Israel, Netanyahu both think that the window for diplomatic resolution between Iran and the us and isreal is over. They have simply waited too long, and sanctions have not been working. They believe that the time for military action may be soon. The friendship between Israel and the Us however, is very strong. according to Obama, the US will always have Israel's back. Immenent annihilation is not acceptable for the citizens of Israel, and if Iran gains nuclear weapons, both Obama and the prime minister think that it is possible. Israel could be in real danger, according to these two politicians.
In conclusion, The US and Israel see Iran as a Bad guy here. it wants to gain weapons of mass destruction so it can harm on of the Us' allies. however Iran is not responding to sanctions and treats, so military action may be needed. Interestingly though, the us belives that Isreal must be able to defend itself for any attack. It is strange that the US wants to be so involved. Although Isreal is happy about this, some reporters seem skeptical. Why would the US say that if they would suppot then so much. Some say they are hoping that in the future Isreal will have the capability, but as of right now, they do not.
I personally think that, is Iran truely wnats to blow up another country, it needs to be stopped, however, i do not know the subject well enough to pass judgement. to me, it seems like the US is trying to stop Iran from doing something that it wants to do. Although we are not allies, I am not sure that the US has the right to do that. It could also be true that they want to kill innocent civilians with it. If that is true, then this needs to be stopped.
I think that U.S and Israeli leaders need to keep trying to push talks with Iran, and attempt to prevent nuclear warfare. The leaders should not give up peace until it is apparent that Iran is preparing for a nuclear attack. In terms of U.S involvement, I think that Obama should try to lessen our role in Middle Eastern affairs. We do not want to be pulled into another war.
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