Iran parliament speaker says Israel won’t attack
Larijani calls Israel a 'barking dog' that is 'playing with its own destiny'
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani (AP/Vahid Salemi)
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s parliamentary speaker has called Israel a “barking dog” that won’t dare attack the Islamic republic over its controversial nuclear program.
Ali Larijani said Saturday that the Jewish state won’t attack Iran because doing so will be “playing with its own destiny.”
Israel, the US and their Western allies worry Iran may be trying to develop nuclear weapons. Tehran maintains its nuclear program is purely for peaceful purposes.
Israel and the US have said that all options remain open, including military action, if Iran continues with its uranium enrichment program.
But Israel has been more aggressive in its rhetoric, threatening to attack Iran if it feels its necessary.