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- Exercise conducted on June 2, 2008
- Included dozens of warplanes, rescue helicopters and an aerial refueling tanker
- 100 F-16 and F-15 planes
- Distance covered in test flight: 900 miles
- Distance between Israel and Iran's nuclear facility: 900 miles
- Many countries fear Iran is developing nuclear weapons
- Iranian uranium enrichment plant is in Natanz
- Iran claims their nuclear facilities are used for fuel and not weapons
- June 6, 2008: Israel's Transport Minister Shaul Mofaz said an attack on Iran is unavoidable if they don't end their nuclear program
- June 10, 2008: Bush called for tougher sanctions on Iran
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In early June of 2008, Israel conducted a large military exercise which included flying over 100 warplanes over Greece and the eastern Mediterranean. The test distance of 900 miles is the same between Israel and Iran's nuclear facility. U.S. officials believe it to be a warning to Iran showing the capabilities of Israel's forces.
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Israel Iran Military Exercise Questions
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Will Israel launch an massive air strike against key nuclear locations in Iran? 1 AnswerNo i do not think that Israel will launch a massive air strike against key nuclear locations in Iran. If they do they will face sharp rebuke from the global int... read more -
Did Israel promise not to strike Iran? 2 AnswersIsrael has stated that it would never attack Iran with the goal of the Iranian people themselves being the target, nor of their government being the specific ta... read more -
What role will smart missiles play in the potential conflict between Israel and Iran? 1 AnswerIf both countries have access to these missiles it would allow them to hit targets with pinpoint accuracy. They can engage the enemy in combat without deployin... read more -
Has diplomacy has failed in Israel and Iran talks? 1 AnswerYes diplomacy has failed in the Israel and Iran talks. The main reason is that Iran do not intend to abandon any of its nuclear programs. Iran is stating that ... read more
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