A stern-faced US Defence Secretary Robert Gates, left, with his Israeli counterpart Ehud Barak at a briefing yesterday. GettyU.S., Israel Divide on Iran Nuclear Program -- Wall Street Journal
Defense Secretary Gates Calls for Continued Engagement With Tehran as Israelis Warn a Military Strike Is Possible.
JERUSALEM -- A simmering dispute between the U.S. and Israel over Iran's nuclear program burst into the open on Monday, as U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, on a visit to Israel, called for continued diplomatic engagement with Tehran, while Israeli officials repeatedly warned of a possible military strike against Iran's nuclear facilities.
Iran's apparent pursuit of a nuclear weapon is emerging as a major source of tension between the U.S. and Israel, which are already feuding over President Barack Obama's call for a complete freeze on Israeli settlements in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.
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More News On Iran's Nuclear Program
US and Israel differ on strategy if Iran talks fail -- Boston.com
Gates in plea to Israel for 'patience' over Iran -- The Independent
US steps up moves on Iran nuclear drive -- Financial Times
Gates Says U.S. Overture to Iran Is ‘Not Open-Ended’ -- New York Times
Gates: US Wants Iran Answer on Nuclear Talks by September -- Voice of America
Nonmilitary Actions Can Deter Iran, Gates Says -- Washington Post
U.S. fall deadline for Iran not coincidental -- China View
Iran says defense umbrella needed to protect against Israel -- Tehran Times
Iran: Israel must shed nuclear arms -- Al Jazeera
My Comment: Secretary of Defense Gates has not been successful in allaying Israeli fears on Iran.