Israel finds support from Britain over Iran

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Israel finds support from Britain over Iran

By Nicholas Watt Jul 16, 2003

Britain is increasingly alarmed at the threats posed by Iran's nuclear programme and conventional missiles which could reach Israel and US forces in the Middle East.

Amid fears that moderates in Tehran are losing their struggle with hardliners, Tony Blair is understood to have told Ariel Sharon that Britain shares Israel's concerns about Iran.

The two prime ministers had a lengthy discussion about Iran during a two and a half hour dinner in Downing Street on Monday night. Israeli diplomats said they were encouraged by Mr Blair's response. Asked if Mr Blair had changed his mind about Iran's weapons, one source said: "I think he has."

A well-placed British source confirmed the change of thinking in government circles. The source said: "This is a subject that is of more concern to us than it was a few months ago. We are still engaging with the Iranian government. But the gauge of concern has gone up a couple of notches lately, particularly over Iran's nuclear programme."

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