In the News

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TODAY IN THE NEWS:


Israel is Willing to Attack Iran before a Nuclear Weapon is Obtained

Summary:

Israel plans to attack Iran before Iran can obtain nuclear weapons. This is because of Iran’s many threats of violence directed towards the nation of Israel. Some military officials within Israel claim Iran isn’t a massive threat, and these people believe Iran will attack by means of conventional warfare. Other officials within Israel claim Iran may have the chance to use nuclear weapons, and want a full peace treaty between nations against nuclear weapons, which is a lopsided negotiation as Israel possesses nuclear arms, and Iran does not.

Analysis:
As Iran moves forward with violent threats aimed at Israel, Israel is fabricating plans to halt the threat of Iran. One of these methods that Israel is considering is a pre-emptive strike designed to cripple nuclear research and production in Iran. This idea brings intense speculation and controversy around the world, as groups such as the European Union and the United States fear that an attack on Iran could yield a war, nuclear or conventional. Also, a strike on Iran’s nuclear heart may bring up other questions. Why should Iran be denied nuclear power, as other nations are allowed to pursue it? Israel’s proclamation that they will, if necessary, attack Iran adds more heat to the overall conflict of Iran’s nuclear proliferation.

[More information on this topic is available at:
http://www.rhamhs.reg8.k12.ct.us/Departments/Technology%20Education/Website/nuclear.rtf ]