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April 22, 2009

Israel - Iran confrontation escalating

Last week Israeli President Shimon Peres dismissed the idea that Israel is planning any kind of attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

But The London Times reports the Israeli military is getting ready to do just that. They say Israeli forces have acquired special aircraft that would be required for the strikes, and are practicing missions to simulate an attack. The newspaper also reports there will be two nationwide drills to help the public prepare for any potential retaliation.

One senior defense official tells the Times that Israel wants to know they could strike Iran within a matter of days or “even hours” if given the green light. It’s believed Israel would need to hit more than a dozen targets, including moving convoys.

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