He thinks that an Iranian embargo of its own oil exports would have a negative impact on the country's domestic economy through a lack of hard currency. He also notes Iran's argument about supporting global terrorism and launching missile attacks on Israel.Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition...
Israel believes that any attack on Iran would likely unleash retaliation in the form of Iranian missiles as well as rocket attacks by Iranian proxies Hezbollah and Hamas on its northern and southern borders. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says international diplomatic efforts and economic san...
It comes amidspeculationthat Israel could be planning to launch aretaliatory attackon Iran targeting its oil infrastructure — a prospect which would likely deliver a rude awakening to bearish energy market participants. Iran, which is a member of OPEC, is a major player in the global oil market...
Israel's army said nearly 200 missiles were launched into Israel from Iran. The military said there were very few injuries. But Iran's state TV has claimed 80% of the missiles hit their targets.
During the conversation, Gallant detailed the Israeli preparations and emphasized that Israel "will not tolerate an Iranian attack on its territory." It was the second time the two officials had talked over the past week. U.S. intelligence officials have assessed that Iran could launch a counter...
Iran’s supreme leader has praised the country’s recent missile strike on Israel and said it is ready to do it again if necessary.
CIA chief in Israel for secret talks on Iran With articles in Foreign Affairs brandishing titles such as: "Time to Attack Iran," and "What Happens after Israel Attacks Iran," it is little wonder why many feel that we are being primed for an eventual showdown between the U.S., Israe....
JERUSALEM, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said on Friday that he expects the U.S.-led coalition countries to join Israel not only in defense but also in attack against significant targets in Iran in case Iran attacks Israel. ...
Tuesday, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta reaffirmed the U.S. assessment that Israel has not yet decided whether to strike, while the U.S. military chief, Gen. Martin Dempsey, echoed a widely held assessment that an Israeli operation would only set back, not destroy, Iran's nuclea...
Iran has the ability to directly attack Isreal by aircraft, stand-off cruise missile, ballistic missile and aerial drones though distance is a major challenge. But Israel has extensive, multi-layer air defenses that will make the cost per ...See more ...