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CrossTalk: Iranoia

The international community has numerously voiced its support for nuclear proliferation, especially when dealing with a regional power like Iran. However, some countries go further than that. Prominent scholars and officials voice the possibility of war with Iran, and in some cases even promote it. Is this a rational approach? How justified would this war [...]

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Inside Story Americas – Is Israel fuelling fear not facts over Iran?

As the US advises Israel not to attack Iran over its disputed nuclear programme, we ask if that means ‘do not attack Iran’ or ‘do not attack Iran now’. Discussing this are: Hillary Mann Leverett, Michael Rubin and Geneive Abdo.

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Invincible Me: Israel drums up for Iran strike

The US and Britain have warned Israel not to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities, urging diplomacy instead. Tehran, currently being visited by UN inspectors, denies accusations it’s developing atomic weapons, saying its programme is peaceful. But as RT’s Irina Galushko reports from Tel Aviv, Israel could now be on an unstoppable path to a military strike. [...]

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‘Iran is already a nuclear power’

The US and Britain are warning Israel not to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities… saying new sanctions need time to work. Tehran, currently being visited by UN inspectors, denies accusations it’s developing atomic weapons. But Israel — which also accuses Tehran of attacking its diplomats abroad — could now be on an unstoppable path to a [...]

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Strike Apart: Israel & US clash over Iran attack

Cracks appear to widen in US/Israeli relations over opposing views on how to approach the Iranian issue. Tel-Aviv is upset by Washington’s opposition to launching strikes on Tehran’s nuclear facilities and now says that position actually play into Iran’s hands. RT’s Irina Galushko reports from Tel Aviv. Meanwhile the UN nuclear inspectors are back in [...]

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Inside Story – Iran and Syria: A show of strength and unity

Iran has announced plans to train the Syrian navy. Is the move purely a symbolic gesture or does it mean much more for a desperate Syrian government? Guests discussing this are: Sadegh Zibakalam, Mahjoob Zweiri and Joshua Goodman.

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‘If Israel bombs Iran, Arab states will support Tehran’

Tension around Iran has spiralled. Tehran is carefully avoiding being provoked so as not to vie the US and Israel an excuse for military action. Though activists believe the extra sanctions and economic blockade of Tehran is already an ‘act of war’. RT has talked to Brian Becker, the national coordinator of the ANSWER anti-war [...]

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Battle for Mideast: Syria proxy war can make Iran bite

With crisis-locked Damascus feeling the squeeze from within the country and abroad, its crucial ally in the region is also feeling the strain. Experts warn that the collapse of the Syrian regime, would be a devastating blow to Iran, making Tehran extremely isolated – and compelled to act. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook [...]

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Iran’s ‘nuclear assets’

Iran has unveilied major developments in nuclear technology according to Iranian based media reports. But says it is also ready for talks with the five permenant members of the UN Security Council, including Germany. At the same time, Russia has expressed concern about the progress in Iran’s nuclear programme but sees no hard evidence of [...]

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Targeting Iran: Israel ramps up rhetoric

Thai police say Israeli diplomats were the target of a group of Iranians arrested after prematurely setting off explosives in Bangkok. The claims are expected to further fuel anti-Iranian rhetoric that Tel Aviv has ratcheted up after bomb attacks targeted Israelis in Georgia and India. And another obstacle for Israel could come from Egypt, as [...]

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