ASSESSMENTS
Israel: A Gambit to Shape Iranian Behavior
Jun 20, 2008 | 20:17 GMT
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Summary
The New York Times reported June 20 that Israeli warplanes carrying out an exercise over the Mediterranean were rehearsing for a potential airstrike against Iranian nuclear facilities. The exercises are a warning — the most ominous to date — designed to shape Iranian behavior. Furthermore, real attack plans would not be announced and would face significant tactical hurdles.
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