U.S. ARMY CHIEF SAYS ATTACK ON IRAN ON THE TABLE AND THEY WOULD OPERATE ALL FORCES FROM ISRAEL
FEB 15 2010
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U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael
Mullen, attended a press conference after his arrival to Israel and made it
clear that all options are on the table. “We would
operate all our forces for Israel”
“Politically, it is prohibited in any way that Iran will have nuclear
weapons”, said Mullen during a press conference convened on Sunday evening
only hours after his arrival to Israel. “Right now, diplomatic efforts
continue,” he explained, but did not rule out military option, “The option to
attack Iran is still on the table, but we’re not there yet.”
“It is very difficult to expect the pace of the Iranian government, I am very
concerned with their use of rhetoric and their uranium enrichment program,”
said Mullen. “Iran undermines the stability of the region – also in Yemen and
Afghanistan. The U.S. government has very serious intentions to impose harsh
sanctions and I very much hope that it will end the conflict.”
Mullen also noted that according to the American assessment Iran could obtain
a nuclear bomb from one year to three years. However, Mullen stressed that,
“conflict with Iran would be a big problem for everyone. I worry about the
unintended consequences of an attack. While every situation has limits, we’re
not there yet. The diplomatic efforts must be exhausted until the end.”
We Are Close Partners
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the U.S military referred to
Israel’s security and made it clear that the U.S. stands behind it. “Israel
supports the policy that Obama leads. The Chief of the General Staff Gabi
Ashkenazi made this clear to me in a meeting a few weeks ago. That does not
mean we are not worried. We have appreciation for Israel and we can take care
of its security.”
Additionally Admiral Mullen stressed that between Israel and the U.S. there is
real cooperation. “This important relationship with Israel grows stronger
every day,” he said. “We are close partners, since the establishment of the
state. I am aware of the needs of Israel in every step. I’m here to understand
the perspective of those who live here. I worry about the stability and the
possibility for instability in the region. We will operate all our forces to
have a stable and secure Israel and for the people of Israel.”
Mullen was also asked about the possibility that Israel would attack Iran, and
he answered, “Israel’s sovereignty is important to us. We would not hurt
Israel’s sovereignty or any other country’s. We worked hard in recent years to
improve our abilities in different areas, here in Israel and elsewhere in the
region, including the Persian Gulf. Improving capabilities is not a response,
but collaboration – all the improvements are only defensive.”
Mullen’s Request: A meeting with the Israeli Delegation to Haiti
During his visit, Admiral Mullen will hold a private meeting with Lt. Gen.
Ashkenazi, as well as a briefing with senior commanders of the General Staff,
including Deputy Chief of the General Staff, Maj. Gen. Benny Gantz, Head of
Israel Defense Intelligence, Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin, Head of Strategic Planning
Directorate, Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel, and the military attaché? to Washington,
Maj. Gen. Gadi Shamni. The discussion will focus on cooperation between the
two militaries and mutual security challenges.
In addition, Admiral Mullen will meet with Minister of Defense Ehud Barak.
Admiral Mullen will be greeted at the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) General
Headquarters in Rabin Base, Tel Aviv (Kirya), by an honor guard consisting of
IDF soldiers from the ground, air and naval forces, to the sound of the
national anthems of Israel and the United States of America.
Admiral Mullen will also visit the Yad VaShem Holocaust Memorial and Museum,
where he will pay respects to the memory of the victims of the Holocaust. At
his request, Admiral Mullen will see members of the IDF rescue delegation to
Haiti, and hear about their professional experiences with regard to rescue
operations and field medical treatment.
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