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U.S. President reiterates position on Iran nuclear issue after talks with Turkish PM Erdogan; remarks come week and a half after Russian daily reported that United States had asked Russia to deliver ultimatum to Iran.

http://bit.ly/H06PK0



Peretz: It would be better if US struck Iran

Former defense minister Amir Peretz said on Saturday that a military strike against Iranian nuclear facilities would be better if the US carried it out instead of Israel. ''We should prefer an outside actor does it because Israel doesn t need to be confronted by the whole Muslim world,'' Peretz said.

http://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=263207



An Attack on Iran Would Be Illegal. What Does the Media Say?

The United Nations Charter outlaws the 'threat of the use of force', an act in which much of the media, in its uncritical stance towards government threats, has made itself complicit.

http://bit.ly/GM2n04



International Association of Democratic Lawyers Opposes Military Force Against Syria and Iran

The UN Charter commands that all Members settle their international disputes by peaceful means. Members must refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state or in any manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations. The Charter does not permit the use of military force under the pretext of humanitarian intervention.

http://www.smirkingchimp.com/node/42169



'Don t attack Iran!' Anti-war protests hit UK and Israel

UK activists from the 'Stop the War Coalition' have held a day of action to speak out against war with Iran. Protesters took to the streets of 15 major British cities. In Israel, hundreds marched in Tel Aviv protesting the war.

http://www.rt.com/news/iran-uk-war-protest-375/


From Information Clearing House

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'Shrinking' diplomatic window on Iran now 'closing,' Obama warns
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