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9/18/12

Israel: Netanyahu steps up Iran rhetoric amid US elections

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stepped up pressure on the US over Iran's controversial nuclear programme on Sunday in a move that coincides with the final weeks of the country's heated presidential election.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stepped up his efforts to push the US into confrontation with Iran over its controversial nuclear programme, a move that coincides with Republican challenger Mitt Romney’s attempts to convince American voters that President Barack Obama is weak on foreign policy.

Netanyahu spoke only days after US Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans were killed in an attack on the United States consulate in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi. The incident took place as widespread protests erupted in countries around the world last week against a US-made film, “Innocence of Muslims”, ridiculing the Prophet Muhammad.

In two separate interviews aired in the United States on Sunday morning by CNN and NBC, Netanyahu said little, if anything, new about Iran’s nuclear ambitions. More interesting, however, was Netanyahu’s decision to time his remarks during the final weeks of the heated US presidential campaign.

Read more: Netanyahu steps up Iran rhetoric amid US elections - ISRAEL - FRANCE 24

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