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iran is more -- >> israel will destroy iran? >> they have 200 to 300 nuclear weapons p if the iranians develop and build a bomb, i don't think they're going, to but if they do, israel will put those 200 weapons on a hair trigger. i don't believe the iranians are as nuts as everybody else says. they haven't fought anybody since when, john? >> go ahead. >> and if the israelis do attack, it doesn't end the threat. >> no. >> it postpones it. and in the meantime, you have iran retail eighting with all kinds of terrorist attacks, the set-up you showed. that's what the hint of what they can do. and that can rapidly get out of hand and certainly affect us in this country as well. >> even if there was a nuclear response by israel, or nuclear attack, iran will continue to have a mass of conventional army that -- and they will have the public fervor for some kind of action hostile action against israel that will be immense. there's that consequence too. and they will have a conventional military, a big one. >> yes. but let's face it, you j
iran is more -- >> israel will destroy iran? >> they have 200 to 300 nuclear weapons p if the iranians develop and build a bomb, i don't think they're going, to but if they do, israel will put those 200 weapons on a hair trigger. i don't believe the iranians are as nuts as everybody else says. they haven't fought anybody since when, john? >> go ahead. >> and if the israelis do attack, it doesn't end the threat. >> no. >> it postpones it. and in the meantime,...
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israel accused iran and it lebanese ally hezbollah of being responsible. the united states has implied that iran may also be connected to the incident in bangkok. >> these events do come on the heels of other disrupted attacks targeted at israel and western interests including an iranian sponsored attack in baku, azerbaijan and a hezbollah-linked attack in bangkok, thailand. >> reporter: iran denied involvement calling it an israeli plot to damage iran's relationship with thailand. security in bangkok has been tightened since last month when a man was arrested for possession of explosives. the man was expected to having links to hezbollah, but a thai government spokesperson told nhk world that the latest event was unrelated. the bomb blasts in thailand happened as confrontation between iran and israel intensifies over iran's nuclear development. all eyes are now focused on investigations being conducted by thai authorities in their bid to find out more about those believed to be responsible. reporting for nhk world, bangkok. >> investors are worried that w
israel accused iran and it lebanese ally hezbollah of being responsible. the united states has implied that iran may also be connected to the incident in bangkok. >> these events do come on the heels of other disrupted attacks targeted at israel and western interests including an iranian sponsored attack in baku, azerbaijan and a hezbollah-linked attack in bangkok, thailand. >> reporter: iran denied involvement calling it an israeli plot to damage iran's relationship with thailand....
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has puzzled over israel's intentions so what if israel does decide to strike iran and this is a u.s. official says it's hard to know what's a bluster and what's not with israelis well i think a lot of polonium and nonsense the israelis are the recipient benefactor of three billion dollars a year in u.s. military aid if they do something that's completely contrary to what washington wants they will be on the very short end of the stick the israelis are not dominating and dictating u.s. policy in this geo strategically they're not work they are not they have a big influence in washington they have a strong lobby but when it comes to iran or when it comes to iraq the israelis do not tell united states what to do its vice versa if israel strikes know if the conflict is presented that way between the islamic republic and israel the people of the middle east will really go to the side of iran the assassination of the iranian scientist which rick santorum called half a measure. where john bolton of. the former u.s. ambassador to the united nations the thank sions the tightening of the sanct
has puzzled over israel's intentions so what if israel does decide to strike iran and this is a u.s. official says it's hard to know what's a bluster and what's not with israelis well i think a lot of polonium and nonsense the israelis are the recipient benefactor of three billion dollars a year in u.s. military aid if they do something that's completely contrary to what washington wants they will be on the very short end of the stick the israelis are not dominating and dictating u.s. policy in...
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in israel's hour of dire need, the united states must stand with israel. in a bad case of misplaced priorities, the president thinks that israel building apartment worse than iran getting a nuclear bomb. week ago today the supreme leader of iran said that israel is a cancer that must be cut out. and at the very same time last week, iran launched a new satellite and they threatened any nation that tried to stop iran's nuclear ambitions with ten times the violence in return. they mean business and we need to pay attention. obama's state department now designates jerusalem as an international city and in a bizarre move our state department won't even acknowledge that jerusalem belongs to israel. jerusalem does belong to israel. [ applause ] elected, no one had ever heard of a united states president saying to the world that the united states is not a judeo-christian nation. i'm here to say we are. [ applause ] before president obama was elected, no one had ever heard a united states president say to the world that we are anything other than an exceptional nat
in israel's hour of dire need, the united states must stand with israel. in a bad case of misplaced priorities, the president thinks that israel building apartment worse than iran getting a nuclear bomb. week ago today the supreme leader of iran said that israel is a cancer that must be cut out. and at the very same time last week, iran launched a new satellite and they threatened any nation that tried to stop iran's nuclear ambitions with ten times the violence in return. they mean business...
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tonight more on the growing threat between israel and iran. what it would take to keep america safe. plus rick santorum on god and politics and what president obama said in a national prayer breakfast today and a man who's no strange tore craziness or politics. jerry springer, former mayor. >> coming up, punxsutawney and the ridiculous. we'll be right back. ♪ [ smack! ] [ smack! smack! smack! ] [ male announcer ] your favorite foods fighting you? fight back fast with tums. calcium rich tums goes to work in seconds. nothing works faster. ♪ tum ta tum tum tums have 46 grams of whole grains... mmmm. ...and a touch of sweetness. you'll be delighted to discover how good they taste. get your free sample of quaker oatmeal squares on facebook. get your free sample of quaker oatmeal squares this was the gulf's best tourism season in years. all because so many people came to louisiana... they came to see us in florida... make that alabama... make that mississippi. the best part of the gulf is wherever you choose... and now is a great time to discove
tonight more on the growing threat between israel and iran. what it would take to keep america safe. plus rick santorum on god and politics and what president obama said in a national prayer breakfast today and a man who's no strange tore craziness or politics. jerry springer, former mayor. >> coming up, punxsutawney and the ridiculous. we'll be right back. ♪ [ smack! ] [ smack! smack! smack! ] [ male announcer ] your favorite foods fighting you? fight back fast with tums. calcium rich...
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aiming something as israel is just practice for their big target, you. that's my view, and i welcome you. you can contact me at mikehuckabee.com and when you do click on the link on the home page. e-mail me. you can also contact me on facebook or sign up to follow me on twitter. by the way, my new york city times best selling book "a simple government, something congress needs a little more of" it's out in paper book. you can carry it wherever you go now. this week israeli prime minister called iran the most irresponsible force in the world. saying that a nuclear iran should concern the united states and every other country. the prime minister's former chief of staff, natali bennett, joins us from jerusalem. it's great to have you with us today. thanks for joining me. >> thank you. it's nice to be here. >> let's start by talking about the very real threat that is being posed by the iranians. they have made lots of comments. the saber rattling is real. just this weekend we have now learned they are moving ships through the suez canal in direct sort of fla
aiming something as israel is just practice for their big target, you. that's my view, and i welcome you. you can contact me at mikehuckabee.com and when you do click on the link on the home page. e-mail me. you can also contact me on facebook or sign up to follow me on twitter. by the way, my new york city times best selling book "a simple government, something congress needs a little more of" it's out in paper book. you can carry it wherever you go now. this week israeli prime...
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to do great damage to israel in the event of a war even though israel is a nuclear power i think that the israeli government has in a pattern and a practice of invasion and bombing of its neighbors in the middle east it carried out the bombing of iraq's nuclear facility in one thousand nine hundred one even though that was permitted by international law and subject to spectrum's in other words a nuclear program for civilian energy purposes israel came and bombed it they did the same to syria in the last few years and they would like to carry out military strikes against the iranian government the americans don't want there right now even though they are happy to be have iran in a state of tension they don't really want israel to become the main protagonist with the iranian government by carrying out an unprovoked military strike i mean i'm talking about the main sectors in the american establishment because that would then present the crisis struggle between the islamic republic of iran on one side and the israelis regime on the other and in that case iran will be able to mobilize mas
to do great damage to israel in the event of a war even though israel is a nuclear power i think that the israeli government has in a pattern and a practice of invasion and bombing of its neighbors in the middle east it carried out the bombing of iraq's nuclear facility in one thousand nine hundred one even though that was permitted by international law and subject to spectrum's in other words a nuclear program for civilian energy purposes israel came and bombed it they did the same to syria in...
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organization that tries to destroy the state of israel is supported by iran. the palestinian authority must decide. hamas and peace don't go together. >> after decades of failed talks, he has become increasingly frustrated with u.s. efforts to mediate the middle east peace deal. peace between palestinians seems his priority. >> for weeks, tension has been rising between iran and the west. the obama administration imposed even more sanctions. the move comes amid growing tension of the nuclear ambitions. what impact will this increased financial pressure have? these latest sanctions are on the central bank. is there any sign at all of them falling to increase pressure? >> they subjected them to enough pressure to moderate this nuclear ambition. so far, we haven't seen a ing nuclearran change impressions. heobama has said here tha t is prepared to exercise options should they arise. how do you read that? >> and they don't want to take military action, and in the year 2012, it is unlikely whether by the united states or israel. when you talk to members of congress
organization that tries to destroy the state of israel is supported by iran. the palestinian authority must decide. hamas and peace don't go together. >> after decades of failed talks, he has become increasingly frustrated with u.s. efforts to mediate the middle east peace deal. peace between palestinians seems his priority. >> for weeks, tension has been rising between iran and the west. the obama administration imposed even more sanctions. the move comes amid growing tension of...
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it is israel planning a spring attack against iran? new reports show increased tensions over tehran's nuclear program. teargas, rocks, and violence in egypt. protesters take to the street as anger over football deaths rages. those of you in europe bundle up, a bitter freeze covers the area and this cold is dangerous. welcome to our viewers on pbs and america and around the globe. iran's supreme leader ayatollah khamenei has warned that any attempt to attack his country's nuclear program will meet a full-scale response. his comments come a day after israel's defense minister told a security meeting that time was running out to halt iran's nuclear ambitions. american officials, including the defense secretary leon panetta, have expressed concern that israel might be preparing itself for an early attack against the islamic republic. >> iran's supreme leader always commands a large audience for his words and now his warnings. this morning, he suggested that iran has threats of the zone and they can impose against the west at the right time
it is israel planning a spring attack against iran? new reports show increased tensions over tehran's nuclear program. teargas, rocks, and violence in egypt. protesters take to the street as anger over football deaths rages. those of you in europe bundle up, a bitter freeze covers the area and this cold is dangerous. welcome to our viewers on pbs and america and around the globe. iran's supreme leader ayatollah khamenei has warned that any attempt to attack his country's nuclear program will...
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ambassador, you indicated that it would probably be in israel's rational self-interest to bolster the palestinian authority at this time, but yet we -- there was a major prisoner release that has given as you know, hamas tremendous credibility. i've never been particularly impressed by the measures that the israeli government has taken to bolster the palestinian authority when everybody agrees that this is the most nonviolent, most rational group of leaders ever. is it not possible that given the extreme right-wing nature of the coalition government in israel that there is essentially a tacit understanding between hamas and the underliners, and there are no talks going and that each side believing time is on their side and woupreferring that the extremists be on the driver's seat or very influential? >> i don't think so, ted. i think that the deal for hamas. it was done to get back shalit and there was a fear that they might lose the opportunity to get back shalit, and the israeli government and the israeli military has a compact with every one of their citizens that everybody goes in
ambassador, you indicated that it would probably be in israel's rational self-interest to bolster the palestinian authority at this time, but yet we -- there was a major prisoner release that has given as you know, hamas tremendous credibility. i've never been particularly impressed by the measures that the israeli government has taken to bolster the palestinian authority when everybody agrees that this is the most nonviolent, most rational group of leaders ever. is it not possible that given...
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israel has said that we have to do something. now, you have in the space of a few weeks, we have israel saying that they have to take action. we know that the military leadership in israel is against action but what the defense minister and the foreign ministers seem to be for it. meanwhile, the u.s. is also shifting its view. one day, saying that all options on the table, the other day they are concerned about military action. >> why would israel broadcast this kind of warning of an attack when presumably they could just do it, right? >> right. this would signal perhaps there try to put pressure both on iran and the west to put sanctions on iran. u.s. officials seem to be genuinely concerned and genuinely in the dark about israel's intention. >> the down side presumably of any potential attack remains the same, the risk of retaliation. has anything changed that might make an attack more imminent now? >> the risks have not lessened but if there is a window of opportunity. the elections here are having a very political impact. thi
israel has said that we have to do something. now, you have in the space of a few weeks, we have israel saying that they have to take action. we know that the military leadership in israel is against action but what the defense minister and the foreign ministers seem to be for it. meanwhile, the u.s. is also shifting its view. one day, saying that all options on the table, the other day they are concerned about military action. >> why would israel broadcast this kind of warning of an...
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the issue is really about israel and iran and whether israel is going to strike, and if they str position be? your thoughts? >> i think the obama administration, as was the situation with the bush administration and the clinton administration and the senior bush administration have followed the right line on this. in particular, this administration over the last two years with regards to a round. i do not know of one individual who has had responsibility for intelligence in any serious way in the middle east or israel who has said an israeli strike in iran would be the best solution and we ought to look seriously at that. this is i think an example of an international community coming together with sanctions, tightening. that is only one part of this. inside iran, there is great uncertainty. their inflation is 20 or 30%. iran is not a monolithic power. ahmadinejad says things but make no sense, but you have a different power bases within iran. it is my opinion and the opinion of most people in this administration that a military strike in iran would be a terrible mistake because we do not
the issue is really about israel and iran and whether israel is going to strike, and if they str position be? your thoughts? >> i think the obama administration, as was the situation with the bush administration and the clinton administration and the senior bush administration have followed the right line on this. in particular, this administration over the last two years with regards to a round. i do not know of one individual who has had responsibility for intelligence in any serious...
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to say to israel no or not. quite frankly, we are in a presidential year where governor romney and it certainly speaker gingrich have been, if anything, 110% in favor of an aggressive israeli policy and critical of the administration. >> romney and gingrich are not in office. the israeli thinking -- the israelis could suffer thousands of casualties if lebanon or hezbollah attacks. israelis know all the rest and how short term the advantage would be. the reason they are thinking about this is that for israelis, but the weeks before the 1967 war, israel was abandoned by the whole world. israel had to do preemptive attack. it feels as isolated as back then and will take the same risk. >> politics of birth control and breast cancer. >> this is a violation of the basic rights of conscience. >> this mandate violates our constitution. >> that is house speaker boehner and a cardinal of washington. the obama administration policy requires all employees, including catholic employees, to pay for contraceptive is regardless
to say to israel no or not. quite frankly, we are in a presidential year where governor romney and it certainly speaker gingrich have been, if anything, 110% in favor of an aggressive israeli policy and critical of the administration. >> romney and gingrich are not in office. the israeli thinking -- the israelis could suffer thousands of casualties if lebanon or hezbollah attacks. israelis know all the rest and how short term the advantage would be. the reason they are thinking about this...
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with something israel cares about and as one final point david i mean. i think it's very easy to make this iran iraq comparison between you know the leading up to the iraq war based on false premises and what's going on now but we should mention to this negative talk this fear mongering about iran is not new it's not new in the last few weeks it's not even new under obama it's been going on for decades has to say this is just sort of more of the same. well rand was on the list that tony blair said dick cheney had that wesley clark said the pentagon had a decade back it's been on the list of the project for the new american century and the neo cons in this country it's been a target since the one nine hundred fifty s. and since the revolution in the late one nine hundred seventy s. it is not at all new that iran is the target but we have successfully persuaded the american public that it would be another iraq that we were being lied to for many years now and this campaign to get us into iran again has failed you public relations terms for several years no
with something israel cares about and as one final point david i mean. i think it's very easy to make this iran iraq comparison between you know the leading up to the iraq war based on false premises and what's going on now but we should mention to this negative talk this fear mongering about iran is not new it's not new in the last few weeks it's not even new under obama it's been going on for decades has to say this is just sort of more of the same. well rand was on the list that tony blair...
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for over two decades, the sharpest >>> issue one, israel versus iran. >> iran, who stands behind these a taxes, is the biggest terror exportedder in the world. >> israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu this week accused iran of being the biggest terror exportedder in the world. on monday, terrorist bombers attacked the u.s. embassies. the landmass between the caspian and black sea, hugging russia. then another terrorist bombing attack in bangkok, thailand. iran denies that it bombed the israeli embassies. the question is, what is the likelihood of an israeli military strike on iran? george friedman, findser intell four, says that the likelihood of an israeli strike on iranian nuclear facilities is . one, extreme difficulty. "such an attack would involve israeli air sortedees over 1,000 miles. coordinated with missile attacks from israeli submarines. ship from israeli submarines. ship launch of bunker busting bombs necessary for much of the task. iran's anti-missile defense system is anything le defense system is anything mickey mouse." >> civilian casualties in israeli. "likely rock
for over two decades, the sharpest >>> issue one, israel versus iran. >> iran, who stands behind these a taxes, is the biggest terror exportedder in the world. >> israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu this week accused iran of being the biggest terror exportedder in the world. on monday, terrorist bombers attacked the u.s. embassies. the landmass between the caspian and black sea, hugging russia. then another terrorist bombing attack in bangkok, thailand. iran denies...
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the group is hostile to israel. israel cannot afford to overlook situations that threaten the poilt balance in the middle southeast. he suggested israel might take some sort of military action to safeguard its security. >>> now, after a warm evening, tokyo commuters are once again bracing against the chill. which way is the mercury headed? rachel ferguson joins us with the world weather forecast. >> well, as you guessed already, catherine, it is going to be plummeting today across much of the country. cold air is taking a grip of much of northern parts of eastern asia and while the continent is quite quiet and clear up towards the north, in fact, these showers here in the southeast of china will be moving out as well, we will see temperatures descending as the cold air also descends down in towards parts of southern china, even hong kong going down to 15, 14 degrees in the next couple of days. while things dry in the southeast of china, we are going to see shower s blossoming in england, getting heavier into friday.
the group is hostile to israel. israel cannot afford to overlook situations that threaten the poilt balance in the middle southeast. he suggested israel might take some sort of military action to safeguard its security. >>> now, after a warm evening, tokyo commuters are once again bracing against the chill. which way is the mercury headed? rachel ferguson joins us with the world weather forecast. >> well, as you guessed already, catherine, it is going to be plummeting today...
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but israel has also not ruled out a preemptive strike on iran's nuclear facilities. to talk more about that, i am joined in the studio by a member of the german institute for international and security affairs, the swt. thank you for talking with us. why did iran agree in the first place to meet with these inspectors that it was not willing to meet demands? >> i do believe that iran wants to show its principal willingness to call -- to cooperate with the international committee and international organizations. it wants to show that it is not completely and entirely isolated. it wants to show that it is cooperating with the iaea in the framework for the safeguard agreements it has signed with the iaea. not less, but also not more. it is not obliged to give access to the military site that the iaea wants to visit. >> what happens next? what can the international community do? >> i believe the sanctions that have been adopted by the european union and other western countries go into force on july 1. i think these are very strong sanctions, and they will have an effect o
but israel has also not ruled out a preemptive strike on iran's nuclear facilities. to talk more about that, i am joined in the studio by a member of the german institute for international and security affairs, the swt. thank you for talking with us. why did iran agree in the first place to meet with these inspectors that it was not willing to meet demands? >> i do believe that iran wants to show its principal willingness to call -- to cooperate with the international committee and...
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when that moment approaches, israel, and any government israel, would attack 'cause it cannot live with an iranian nuclear weapon. >> i think the israelis made it quite clear that this is their intention. i agree with charles, sort of the timing and the purpose of panetta giving us a time line and a calendar of when it could happen. it's really surprising. clearly the obama administration is engaged with the israelis right now about the extent of our role. there is planning underway certainly by the israelis. they've really made that -- they haven't been shy about it. but why he would say this, give us a time frame is very strange. i don't think that any american would be surprised by the news that this happened, but to say to the iranians perhaps, you have this amount of time, it's really strange. >> there is a story in the "new york times" magazine this weekend with some great detail about where the israelis are in their thinking about the iranian nuclear capacity and in that story, they suggest that the israelis are ready to go and the third of three arguments that this author makes
when that moment approaches, israel, and any government israel, would attack 'cause it cannot live with an iranian nuclear weapon. >> i think the israelis made it quite clear that this is their intention. i agree with charles, sort of the timing and the purpose of panetta giving us a time line and a calendar of when it could happen. it's really surprising. clearly the obama administration is engaged with the israelis right now about the extent of our role. there is planning underway...
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tensions also mounting between iran and israel, following three bomb attempts in israel, georgia, and here in thailand. israel says it is further proof of israel's terrorist activities. >> iran is the world's greatest exporter of terror. over the past few days, iran's terrorist activities have been revealed for everyone to see. iran is a threat to world stability. >> iran denies any involvement, but three iranians have been arrested in connection with the bomb plot. israel is now trying to increase the global pressure on tehran and has not ruled out the military response. >> as if tensions between iran and the international community were not high enough. >> on wednesday, iran and israel traded accusations over a string of bombings in other countries, possibly aimed, as we heard, at israeli officials. >> israel says tehran is to blame. iran says the israelis are using this as a prelude to a military attack. >> we have this report on how both sides are facing off over the airwaves. >> the phone hardly ever stops ringing at the jerusalem radio studio. the calls come in from all over the
tensions also mounting between iran and israel, following three bomb attempts in israel, georgia, and here in thailand. israel says it is further proof of israel's terrorist activities. >> iran is the world's greatest exporter of terror. over the past few days, iran's terrorist activities have been revealed for everyone to see. iran is a threat to world stability. >> iran denies any involvement, but three iranians have been arrested in connection with the bomb plot. israel is now...
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the israelis never wanted us to be israel against iran. i have no doubt that some of the purpose and some of the reasons that you've seen from some of what they said is to motivate the rest of the world. by the same token is partly that they view this in existential terms. ehud barack again was stating that yesterday. so if you see it in existential terms, obviously, if you're israel you'll develop the capability to try to deal with that. does it mean that they're just posturing? no. i don't think they're just posturing, but i think there's no doubt that some of what they've done has had the effect on others. again, i go back to the fact that the fact that the sanctions work suggest there's an alternative to the use of force that they hope will actually succeed. >> jennifer, please. >> thank you. ambassador -- would you hit that mike button, too, please? thanks. >> ambassador, you laid out some very important points about the arab street really controlling a lot of this political process and that the most important issue to them is jobs. w
the israelis never wanted us to be israel against iran. i have no doubt that some of the purpose and some of the reasons that you've seen from some of what they said is to motivate the rest of the world. by the same token is partly that they view this in existential terms. ehud barack again was stating that yesterday. so if you see it in existential terms, obviously, if you're israel you'll develop the capability to try to deal with that. does it mean that they're just posturing? no. i don't...
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there is so much back and forth with israel and united states. what is the white house saying about the new details? >> reporter: they won't say whether the u.s. would like advance notice of an israeli attack on iran but they do say it's not yet timed such an attack. israelis feel they are looking for our best interests by making it clear to the rest of the world that washington won't be green lighting the attack. it's best kept between the president and prime minister benjamin netanyahu but he says there has been no change in policy. >> without getting into too much detail and monitor their activity and have certain insight into their activity. we believe there is time and space to pursue a diplomatic path, a path that intensifies the sanctions, intensifies the isolation and attempts to unify international action to get iranian regime to change eighth behavior. >> reporter: its conversation that president and prime minister will likely have a week from monday. netanyahu is coming here this weekend. >> shep: you have to wonder whether this is goo
there is so much back and forth with israel and united states. what is the white house saying about the new details? >> reporter: they won't say whether the u.s. would like advance notice of an israeli attack on iran but they do say it's not yet timed such an attack. israelis feel they are looking for our best interests by making it clear to the rest of the world that washington won't be green lighting the attack. it's best kept between the president and prime minister benjamin netanyahu...
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israel strikes iran, iran launched missiles into israel -- not great, but ok. the reason the united states opposes this is they fear the fallout. or pass away of unintended consequences -- war has a way of unintended consequences, all wars. they just testified last week that iran is thinking of operating inside the united states. >> the iranian oil is already being cut off. europeans are not importing it. the saudis are determined to see the iranian nuclear program wiped out. they are very upset about this. the saudi pledge is to replace any iranian oil. the question is if they close the strait of hormuz, which, as evan indicated, is suicidal. the other question is if the they attack the united states base in bahrain, which is also so set up, because he would bring the americans and europe into the war. the iranian response would be to attack israel and nobody else. >> we also have to note that even if they succeeds, the estimates of the slowing down the iranians are between one and, at long as, three years. it has to be part of the calculus. that is one of the
israel strikes iran, iran launched missiles into israel -- not great, but ok. the reason the united states opposes this is they fear the fallout. or pass away of unintended consequences -- war has a way of unintended consequences, all wars. they just testified last week that iran is thinking of operating inside the united states. >> the iranian oil is already being cut off. europeans are not importing it. the saudis are determined to see the iranian nuclear program wiped out. they are...
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Feb 21, 2012
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after april israel believes the cetri fujs will be fortified and israel won't be able to reach them. at stanford this expert says iran doesn't believe israel's threat. >> they're calculation is that they're wrong that israel won't attack unless it has the west's backing. and unless it has the united states backing. >> president obama sent his national security advisor to israel. and says just look at the math. there are more nuclear facilities than we know. >> and trying to take them out, i think will have a political cause and human cost that neither israel nor the united states can, or should do. >> he believes nothing will deter iran from developing it's nuclear program and the national security advisor we spoke with that is advising the president says bombing iran may speed up production. israel said does it not need the west permission to persue a military solution. >> and because of the iran embargo, commodities traders bid up the price of crude oil and it is now selling for almost $105 a barrel, and hillary clinton signed an agreement to develop more oil and gas from the u.s.
after april israel believes the cetri fujs will be fortified and israel won't be able to reach them. at stanford this expert says iran doesn't believe israel's threat. >> they're calculation is that they're wrong that israel won't attack unless it has the west's backing. and unless it has the united states backing. >> president obama sent his national security advisor to israel. and says just look at the math. there are more nuclear facilities than we know. >> and trying to...
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Feb 27, 2012
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>> indirectly, yes. >> are they not a threat also to israel and also the peace process? >> hamas? >> yes. >> yes. >> general burgess, is iran supporting the insurgents in afghanistan? >> yes, ma'am. >> and what type of role are they playing in afghanistan? >> well, they have provided arms, they have been caught -- i mean, we have found them running arms in afghanistan, so they are working what we would call a duel track strategy as they work not only to work against u.s. and coalition desires in there, but while at the same time they want to put forward the government of afghanistan, so they're walking a very fine line. >> but they're clearly supporting our enemies and trying to kill our soldiers? >> yes, ma'am. >> and in iraq, what role are they playing right now, now that we've withdrawn, and how would describe their role there? >> i would describe their role in much the same way as i did in afghanistan, as a very duel track. iran does not want a strong iraq on their border, but at the same time, they also want to, you know, encourage us out of there totally. so, again, they're
>> indirectly, yes. >> are they not a threat also to israel and also the peace process? >> hamas? >> yes. >> yes. >> general burgess, is iran supporting the insurgents in afghanistan? >> yes, ma'am. >> and what type of role are they playing in afghanistan? >> well, they have provided arms, they have been caught -- i mean, we have found them running arms in afghanistan, so they are working what we would call a duel track strategy as they work...
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that's raised concerns that israel may launch a preemptive strike against iran's nuclear facilities. >>> finance ministers from the 17 nations that use the euro are discussing whether greece should be granted an additional bailout. ai uchida from our business desk has been following that story. ai, they are still in the talks. >> they are certainly up late at the meeting in brussels. the finance ministers are expected to finalize the second bailout for greece. discussions are focusing on how to ensure the debt-strapped country successfully executes austerity measures. >> i am optimistic, but in any case, we need a clear political approval from the eurozone. >> translator: our additional support measures will succeed, provided greece meets its obligations as promised. >> the eurozone is offering greece the 130 billion euro l aid. if approved, it should prevent greece from defaulting on large quantities of government bonds when they mature next month. but some of the supporting countries, including germany and the netherlands, remain skeptical about greece's commitment to turning aroun
that's raised concerns that israel may launch a preemptive strike against iran's nuclear facilities. >>> finance ministers from the 17 nations that use the euro are discussing whether greece should be granted an additional bailout. ai uchida from our business desk has been following that story. ai, they are still in the talks. >> they are certainly up late at the meeting in brussels. the finance ministers are expected to finalize the second bailout for greece. discussions are...