West Must Prevent Israel Attacking Iran

Jonathan Freedland, The Guardian | June 26, 2008

Despite positive developments between Israel and many of its adjacent neighbors, the increasing frequency with which Israel speaks of attacking Iran must not be ignored by the West. ++ Israel either truly plans to attack and "is preparing the ground, militarily and politically," or it is trying to "spur the rest of the world into action." ++ The West must act now, before Israel does anything that would irreparably destabilize the region. ++ Tehran must be presented with "sharper sticks and juicier carrots."