As tension with Iran escalates, Israel weighs risks of a strike
Written by on Saturday, July 19th, 2008 in Latest News.
Under cover of darkness, dozens of Israeli fighter jets strike Iran’s nuclear facilities. Iran responds with a volley of missiles aimed at Israel and U.S. military targets in the region. Oil prices skyrocket on fears of a supply disruption. They rise yet higher when Iran mines the Strait of Hormuz, choking a critical oil supply route. This scenario is not the invention of a Hollywood screenwriter. Experts describe it as a possible outcome of a collision course between Israel and Iran.
Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

