(Jerusalem Post) Herb Keinon - Israeli officials were "skeptical in the extreme" that the current round of talks in Kazakhstan would lead to any progress in halting Iran's nuclear work. "The Iranian strategy is clear: to draw out diplomacy and continue to engage, but in parallel to continue enriching uranium," one official said. "They are engaged in a consistent strategy to draw out the talks. Their ultimate goal is to keep talking, and one day to surprise the world with nuclear tests." He said diplomacy has so far not been effective, sanctions are not working, and the Iranians are galloping ahead despite diplomatic pressure. Jerusalem, the official said, believes the pressure has to be dramatically upgraded, coupled with convincing the Iranians that there is a credible military option. He said the international community must also clearly state what the "or else" part of the "stop the bomb or else" equation is.
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