Sunday, June 16, 2013

Israel Issues Warning After Iranian Presidential Elections

Iran Election: Israel Issues Warning After Rouhani Win -- BBC

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that international pressure on Iran must not be loosened in the wake of the election of reformist-backed Hassan Rouhani as president.

Mr Netanyahu said Iran's nuclear programme must be stopped "by any means" and there should be no "wishful thinking" about Mr Rouhani's victory.

The cleric won just over 50% of the vote in Friday's election.

He said his election was a "victory of moderation over extremism".

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More News On Israeli Reaction To Iran's Presidential Election

Israel PM: Sanctions on Iran Should Increase -- AP
Netanyahu urges no let-up in world pressure on Iran after vote -- Reuters
Netanyahu warns West: Don't be deluded into easing nuclear pressure on Iran -- Haaretz/Reuters
Keep up Iran nuclear pressure: Netanyahu -- The Australian
Israeli officials chill enthusiasm over new Iranian president -- Xinhuanet
Peres: Rowhani victory proves Iranians want end to extremism -- Haaretz

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