All options on the table in facing Iran: Israel deputy PM

AFP
Saturday November 10, 2007

An Israeli deputy prime minister said on Saturday after a US visit that "all options are on the table" to halt Iran's nuclear drive, which Israel considers a threat to its existence.

"The strategy for now is one of sanctions, of a united front of nations in that context, and the strategy of declaring without any doubt that all options are on the table," Deputy Prime Minister Shaul Mofaz told public radio.

Israel and the United States accuse Iran of pursuing atomic weapons under the guise of a peaceful nuclear energy programme, charges Tehran has repeatedly denied.

"I think like others that the option of using military force is the last resort," Mofaz said, but "it's clear that the opportunity for a negotiated solution is diminishing."

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Earlier this week after a visit by Mofaz to the United States the two countries agreed to appoint two working committees to hone a joint strategy against Iran's nuclear ambitions.

One committee will deal with intelligence on Iran's nuclear drive and the other with international sanctions, the chief weapon in an effort to convince Tehran to halt uranium enrichment.

"During my talks with the Americans I had the strong feeling that they perfectly understood the gravity of the threat and that they are determined to stop the Iranian nuclear programme," Mofaz said.

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