Obama to tell Netanyahu US gearing up for Iran strike

[Paul E Ester]

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Source: Times of Israel

When he visits Israel next month, US President Barack Obama will tell Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that a “window of opportunity” for a military strike on Iran will open in June, according to an Israeli TV report Monday evening.

Obama will come bearing the message that if diplomatic efforts and sanctions don’t bear fruit, Israel should “sit tight” and let Washington take the stage, even if that means remaining on the sidelines during a US military operation, Channel 10 reported. Netanyahu will be asked to refrain from any military action and keep a low profile, avoiding even the mention of a strike, the report said, citing unnamed officials.

In London Monday, Secretary of State John Kerry said an Iran with nuclear weapons was “simply unacceptable” and warned the time limit for a diplomatic solution was running out.

“As we have repeatedly made clear, the window for a diplomatic solution simply cannot remain open forever,” said Kerry, on his first international tour as America’s top diplomat. “But it is open today. It is open now and there is still time, but there is only time if Iran makes the decision to come to the table and to negotiate in good faith.


Read more: http://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-to-tell-netanyahu-us-gearing-up-for-strike/

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Hope we're not marching into more war.

[sinkingfeeling]

1. I do not believe that nor your source.

[hlthe2b]

5. Ditto... smells of propaganda

[canuckledragger]

14. yup...sounds like we have another disruptor in the house.

You folks don't need any more wars & my country doesn't need a cause Harper can sell our oil resources to.

[Paul E Ester]

30. Channel 10

Not that familiar with it myself. Wikipedia indicates "Channel 10 is the only Israeli broadcast Channel to be carried by local Cables in North America and Europe." I hope it's bunky propaganda too but fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again...Peace

[TwilightGardener]

2. Wha?

[WilliamPitt]

3. BE SURE TO KEEP QUIET ABOUT OUR SECRET PLAN

I smell bullshit.

[appleannie1]

4. And just where did they get this "information"? If it were true do you think they would let the

whole world know beforehand?

[iandhr]

8. Thank you

If you are going to bomb someone its a good idea to have an element of surprise.

[appleannie1]

12. Especially if you believe they have nuclear capabilities.

[SCVDem]

6. Someones been smoking the good stuff!

[LeftInTX]

7. Why June?

[jpak]

11. Cuz summer combat operations in the deserts of the Gulf region is always a good idea

yup

[former9thward]

18. The summer has nothing to do with the Navy or Air Force.

The Army and Marines would not be involved. That said I don't believe secret reports that are on the front page of a newspaper.

[jpak]

9. The Sequester will put the Kibosh on these Secret Plans

No money - no war

yup

[AtheistCrusader]

29. Didn't stop bush.

But there are significant reasons quite outside that to think this 'article' is utter bunk.

[dipsydoodle]

10. I do not believe that.

.

[Scootaloo]

13. BS

Just another in the decade plus of US-Israeli media trying to drum up a war with Iran.

[bluedigger]

15. Shhh!

It's going to be a secret.

[SunSeeker]

16. "According to an Israeli TV report ... citing unnamed officials."

Well that settles it. It must be true.

[formercia]

17. Polyester

Gimme a break.

[GoneFishin]

19. Smells like bullcrap propaganda and a manipulation tactic,

BULLCRAP.

[Comrade Grumpy]

20. Let's hope this thread is still so amusing in August.

[Mojorabbit]

28. I know right! I hope it is all bologna! nt

[Cork]

21. What's this?

Smells like Bovine Excrement to me.
Why would you let an adversary know ahead of time what's going to happen and when?

I don't believe it at all.

[Douglas Carpenter]

22. this source "Times of Israel" is a questionable source if one takes a look at their front page

[Purveyor]

23. Look here at 'Legislation to be advanced by AIPAC...'

Legislation to be advanced by AIPAC during the conference includes bills planned for introduction in the Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives that would designate Israel a "major strategic ally," a new designation not previously conferred on any country and one that would recognize Israel's role in keeping the Middle East stable and in combating terrorism around the globe. Another bill would guarantee to Israel U.S. backing should it act against Iran.

Thread: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022430472

[Arkana]

24. Wait, what?

There's got to be more to this story.

[thelordofhell]

25. This is not a news piece.....it's all opinions dressed up as a news piece

No real sources

Manipulated facts

Opinionated conclusions



This is tripe

[LiberalEsto]

26. Oh shit

Here we go a-fucking-gain.

No sooner does it look like we may be pulling most of our troops out of Afghanistan in the next couple of years, than the fucking defense contractors start throwing tantrums to have another war.

[TwilightGardener]

27. Don't believe it yet. Might be total fabrication, or intended bluster ahead of

talks with Iran this week.

[felix_numinous]

31. DU's BS meter

is one thing I love about this place!

[EC]

32. Right...

Like this even sounds crediable....

[OKNancy]

33. Locking - this is pure speculation, not breaking news