U.S. says exercise by Israel seemed directed at Iran - International Herald Tribune - 0 views
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A second, the official said, was to send a clear message to the United States and other countries that Israel was prepared to act militarily if diplomatic efforts to stop Iran from producing bomb-grade uranium continued to falter.
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But American officials were also told that Israel had prepared plans for striking nuclear targets in Iran and could carry them out if needed.
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"They are clearly nervous about this and have their air defense on guard," a Bush administration official said of the Iranians.
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