Sunday, July 25, 2010

Former CIA Director Hayden Believes A US Strike On Iran More Likely Now

Former CIA Director Hayden: Iran Strike ‘Not Worst’ Option -- Wall Street Journal

A former Central Intelligence Agency director on Sunday said bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities “might not be the worst” option for the U.S., as the Middle Eastern country continues to push ahead with its nuclear programs despite heavy international sanctions.

Michael Hayden, who headed the CIA from 2006 to 2009, said on CNN’s “State of the Union” that when he was in government, a military strike against Iran “was way down on our list.” Now, “in my personal thinking – I need to emphasize that — I have begun to consider that that may not be the worst of all possible outcomes,” he said.

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More News On Former CIA Director Hayden's Remarks On Iran

Ex-CIA chief: Strike on Iran seems more likely now -- Washington Times
Military action against Iran not worst outcome: ex-CIA chief -- Yahoo News/AFP
Ex-CIA chief: Strike on Iran seems more likely now -- Yahoo News/Reuters
U.S. strike on Iran likelier than ever, former CIA chief says -- Haaretz
Ex-CIA chief Hayden predicts war with Iran -- Salon

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