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Attack on Iran could have 'unintended consequences'

15 February 2010 [12:33] - TODAY.AZ
The chairman of the US military's Joint Chiefs of Staff has stated that any attack on Iran's nuclear facilities could have 'unintended consequences' throughout the Middle East region.
“Of course, there are limits and this (military strike) option is on the table, but we are not there yet,” Admiral Mike Mullen said on Sunday.

He emphasized that US officials believe it is important to allow time for diplomacy and international pressure to work before they begin looking into military options.

Asked whether the United States would prevent Israel from attacking Iran, Mullen said Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Gabi Ashkenazi made it clear to him that Israel backs the US administration's policy vis-à-vis Iran, adding that Washington is committed to Israel's security.

/Press TV/
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