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For years, Washington has not stopped referring to a military option with Iran. First, the Bush's administration was clearer and listed Iran on the Axis of Evil. Then, the current administration comes back to what is called 'open options', as president Obama started his term by calling for direct and unconditional dialogue with Tehran. However, the progress expected by both parties has not materialized. Nor has Iran stopped enriching the uranium which is seen by the US and the other Western countries as a first step for an Iranian nuclear bomb that can never be tolerated. In response to the US's all options "on the table of the president", Iran arranges successive shows of its military power by carrying out maneuvers and announcing its possession of new types of weapons and missiles. On the other hand, the Israeli stance cannot be ignored in the US-Iranian escalation, for Israel does not only encourage the US to impose hard sanctions on Iran, but also threatens to launch a military strike if the dialogue with, or sanctions against, Tehran proves inefficient. In their statements from Tel Aviv and various capitals, the Israeli leaders do not make it a secret that they have become completely prepared to deal militarily with Iran. Does this tense atmosphere indicate that the war with Iran is eminent? Is it possible in the current regional and international circumstances? Could Israel resort to this strike in case the US does not?
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