A scientist involved in Iran's nuclear program died two weeks ago in mysterious circumstances said to be connected with the Mossad, the UK Sunday Times reported.

According to the report, an American source hinted that the prize-winning scientist, Prof. Ardshir Hassanpour, 44, was assassinated by the Mossad.

Also see discussion regarding this here. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

"If Iran continues with its program for developing nuclear weapons, we will attack it. The sanctions are ineffective," Transport Minister Shaul Mofaz told the mass-circulation Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper.
**How many times have these two gone at it since the 40s?** picked by shep182 1 year ago

In a transcript of a CNN interview released today, President Dmitry Medvedev says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the assurance on a secret visit to Moscow this month. picked by Bornbad 2 months ago

this is difficult to watch... an interview with three of the mothers taken during the raid on the polygamist sect. their take on the raid, freedom, and their lifestyles almost in unison. picked by ybcool 2 years ago

Did the United States turn down Israeli requests for military hardware to help it prepare for a possible attack on Iranian nuclear facilities? picked by AfroMosHi 1 year ago

Israel's prime minister delivered his strongest comments yet on Iran's nuclear program, warning Thursday that Tehran would have "a price to pay" if it does not back down from its atomic ambitions and hinting that Israel might be forced to take action. picked by robfouryqr 3 years ago

She's angry because a raid at a Bellingham, Wash. manufacturing plant ended with the arrests of 28 illegal immigrants. She wants to focus on employers instead of attacking both sides of the problem. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

The US announced two weeks ago that it would sell Israel 1,000 bunker-busting bombs. The move was interpreted by some analysts as a consolation prize for Israel after Bush told Olmert of his opposition to an attack on Iran. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

Among other ideas Zbigniew Brzezinski suggests is that America should shoot down any attempted strike by Israeli forces on Iran's nuclear weapon sites. picked by 2manyusernames 2 months ago

Iran has fiercely criticised Russia for a delay in shipments of nuclear fuel which will put back the launch of Iran's first nuclear power station. picked by Maxriter 3 years ago

Israel has a sovereign right to decide what is in its best interest in dealing with Iran's nuclear ambitions whether the United States agrees or not, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said in an interview on Sunday.
update: Obama says he hasn't given permission for the sovereign nation to act as they see best to protect themselves picked by nateebiinature 5 months ago

Their Chief recognized members of the SWAT team for their bravery and how they handled the raid. With the Mayor and other city officials looking on, the chief handed out medals and commendations. picked by tigertony 1 year ago

They refused to honor the cartel's production cut. Saudi Arabia is the worlds's largest crude exporter. Their leaving OPEC could signal the death of the organization or at least the removal of its teeth. picked by bernardblack 1 year ago

Never before has such an open, detailed and thorough study of Israel's offensive options been published. The authors of the 114-page study meticulously gathered all available data on Israel's military capabilities and its nuclear program, and on Iran's nuclear developments and aerial defenses, as well as both countries' missile inventory. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

In 1951 Dr. Mohammed Mossadegh was elected prime minister of Iran. He became enormously popular in Iran after he nationalized Iran's oil reserves. Unfortunately thi$ up$et Britain who got Ei$enhower to work with them to pull off a coup. History can teach us. Are we ready and willing to learn? picked by 2manyusernames 10 months ago

Or do they? picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

ISRAEL’S top-secret air raid on Syria in September actually destroyed a bomb factory assembling warheads fueled by North Korean plutonium, a leading Israeli nuclear expert has told The Sunday Times. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

U.S. President George W. Bush warned on Wednesday a nuclear-armed Iran could lead to World War III picked by wags273 2 years ago

Iran's official news agency IRNA quoted an unnamed foreign ministry official as describing the military manoeuvres as dangerous and suspicious. picked by robfouryqr 3 years ago

Asked about executions of homosexuals in Iran, Mr Ahmadinejad replied: "In Iran we don't have homosexuals like in your country." picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago