Israel, US Postpone Missile-Defense Drill To Avoid Provoking Iran -- Christian Science Monitor
The missile-defense drill had been trumpeted as showing US commitment to Israel's security. Some Israeli officials criticize President Obama for excessive caution in an election year.
The US and Israel have postponed a major missile-defense drill to avoid further aggravating tensions with Iran.
The decision was said to be a joint one, but there appears to be friction between the two allies on the best overall strategy on curtailing the Islamic Republic's nuclear program. The Israeli state and many US politicians say they believe Iran is working on a nuclear bomb, though US intelligence estimates say such work is not ongoing.
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More News On The U.S. And Israel Postponing Their Military Exercise
Israeli-US war games postponed to avoid aggravating mounting tensions with Iran -- Washington Post
U.S., Israel postpone military exercise amid tension with Iran -- L.A Times
Military Drill With the U.S. Is Postponed, Israeli Says -- New York Times
'Israel and U.S. postpone massive defense drill in fear of escalation with Iran' -- Haaretz
Joint U.S.-Israel military exercise postponed -- Reuters
Israel-US war games postponed amid Iran tensions -- CBS/AP
My Comment: Makes you wonder who is dictating U.S. - Israel policy .... Washington and Jerusalem .... or Tehran?
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