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The push to bomb Iran

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The tension over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions rises as Israel and Iran accuse each other of proxy attacks, but will it lead to war? François Picard’s panel argues over the effectiveness of sanctions and Washington’s ability to prevent an escalation.

DEBATE
  • Sammy RAVEL. Deputy Chief of Mission, Israeli Embassy in Paris;
  • Nooshabeh AMIR. Editor, Roozonline.com;
  • Steven EKOVICH. Professor of Political Sciences, American University of Paris;
  • Reza MARASHI. Research Director, National Iranian American Council (from Washington).

Produced by François Picard, Anelise Borges, Nicola Hebden, Christopher Davis, Pauline Heilmann.

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Irans oil

by Anonyme - 16/02/2012 - 21:19

Tell them to keep their oil, open up the pipeline from Canada, and re start pumping oil in the gulf....

bomb iran

by Anonyme - 16/02/2012 - 21:16

Fly over Iran with leaflets, like they did in Japan before atom bomb, ask all civilians to stay clear of the bomb sites, they should not have to pay for the maniac they have running the country and making negative decisions to the U.S. When another country states they are going to "wipe out" another country, Israel, the world should unite behind any action taken to prevent their existence.

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