Posted on 08/19/2010 3:15:24 PM PDT by maquiladora
The US should issue a strict ultimatum to Iran, warning that the possibility of a military strike will turn into reality within weeks should Tehran fail to curb its nuclear program, Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz said Thursday.
In the first such statement by a Cabinet member, Steinitz said: "The US must issue a clear ultimatum to Iran, tell it that if it does not change its behavior within weeks, the military option that has been on the table up until now will become relevant."
Steinitz, who is a close associate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is familiar with Iran's nuclear program from his service as the chairman of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
"It’s time for the whole world, under US leadership, to issue Iran a clear ultimatum that if it does not change its ways in a clear and verifiable manner, it can expect an American attack, or at least a naval blockade," he said.
Steinitz refrained from mentioning Netanyahu's stance on the matter, but said the demand for an ultimatum is being made despite certain achievements in diplomacy and other measures adopted by the international community.
He also disputed claims by the by former US ambassador to the UN John Bolton, who said Israel has "days" to attack Iran before Russia fuels its Bushehr nuclear facility.
"Bushehr is only one reactor, and not necessarily the most significant one in respect to the nuclear issue. However, Iran's progress in enriching (uranium) and its aspirations for nuclear weapons continue and must be stopped," the finance minister said.
“The US must issue a clear ultimatum to Iran, tell it that if it does not change its behavior within weeks, the military option that has been on the table up until now will become relevant.”
Anything else we should do?
Make it ‘must do’
Frankly , we should do it, support the ONLY democracy in the Mid East. Only one problem, trying to get a muslim ,marxist, bitter blackman to move is impossible, especially when the muslim part is control of the anti Zionist issues.
Maybe but I don’t like when others tell us what we “must” do. Starting another trillion war now might not be in our interest
In this case it is in our interest. Sure they are the mouse that roared, but through money and determintaion, they are rapidly completing their objectives. The other portion of their objectives calls for a caliphate.
AND they are serious.
What ever happens to Israel, happens to the west and the US of A. NOT necessarily in that order.
Democracy is a precious thing.
Bushehr may not be on the receiving end of Israeli high explosives before Russia delivers the fuel rods, but it looks like it may be the last straw for the Israelis.
*Frankly , we should do it, support the ONLY democracy in the Mid East. *
Ever heard of Iraq?
France?
Which? The western province of Iran once America is fully out?
My error...I misunderstand “Finance” for France....apologies.
The US should issue a strict ultimatum to Iran, warning that the possibility of a military strike will turn into reality within weeks should Tehran fail to curb its nuclear program, Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz said Thursday.And it should be a 5000°F ultimatum. Thanks maquiladora.
Is this before or after the regional war that’s gonna break out any minute now?
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