Blair hints at military action after Iran's 'disgraceful' taunt to Israel [View All]

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TONY BLAIR served warning last night that the West might have to take military action against Iran after worldwide condemnation of its President’s call for Israel to be “wiped off the map”.

Promising discussions with Washington and other allies over how to react, Mr Blair said that he had often been urged not to take action against Iran.

But, he continued: “If they carry on like this the question people will be asking us is — when are you going to do something about Iran? Can you imagine a state like that with an attitude like that having nuclear weapons?”

Mr Blair said of Iran: “Their attitude towards Israel, their attitude towards terrorism and their attitude towards nuclear weapons is not acceptable. If they continue down this path people are going to believe that they are a real threat to world security and stability.

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