Mossad Chief: It Is Not The End Of The World If Iran Has Nuclear Weapons

Tamir Pardo. Photo by: Moti Milrod

Mossad Chief: Nuclear Iran Not Necessarily Existential Threat To Israel -- Haaretz

Tamir Pardo says Israel using various means to foil Iran's nuclear program, but if Iran actually obtained nuclear weapons, it would not mean destruction of Israel.

A nuclear-armed Iran wouldn't necessarily constitute a threat to Israel's continued existence, Mossad chief Tamir Pardo reportedly hinted earlier this week.

On Tuesday evening, Pardo addressed an audience of about 100 Israeli ambassadors. According to three ambassadors present at the briefing, the intelligence chief said that Israel was using various means to foil Iran's nuclear program and would continue to do so, but if Iran actually obtained nuclear weapons, it would not mean the destruction of the State of Israel.

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My Comment: The best part of this report is the last paragraph .... Israeli and U.S. officials have drawn up red lines that Iran must cross before military action will be taken .... but even with these red lines .... U.S. officials are not sure if President Obama will follow through if Iran crosses them.