Adm. Mike Mullen testifies during a Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing on Feb. 2. Kris Connor / MCTMullen: Attack On Iran Could Have 'Unintended Consequences' -- YNET News
During press briefing in Tel Aviv, US army chief hints strike on Iran possible if nuclear talks fail, but adds, 'We are not there yet'.
Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters in Israel on Sunday that the US administration is very serious regarding its plans to impose harsh sanctions on Iran and expressed hope that such a step would 'not end in violence."
During a press briefing held at the US embassy in Tel Aviv, Mullen hinted that the US could attack Iran if negotiations failed and that such action could have "unintended consequences" throughout the volatile Middle East.
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More News On Adm. Mullen's Trip To Israel
U.S. vows commitment to Israel, wary of war over Iran nukes -- Haaretz
Attack on Iran's nuclear facilities 'worries' US admiral -- AFP
Mullen: No Nukes for Iran but No Attack -- Israel National News
Amid push on Iran, U.S. seems keen for Israel to show restraint -- Haaretz
My Comment: This is not what Israel wants to hear .... they expect tough language against Iran but are instead being lectured on what they can (and cannot) do .... with a (maybe) promise that the U.S. will initiate an attack against Iran if negotiations fail.
The problem with this last point is that no one believes him or his boss President Obama that forceful military action will be applied if talks fail .... hmmmm .... talk about positioning yourself poorly for any future talks with Iran.
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