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While 14 Irish nationals languished in prison for delivering aid to besieged Gazans, they, in turn, face daily anguish in the world's largest open-air prison, subjected to regular Israeli air, land and sea attacks besides depravation isolation causes.
Escalating Tensions on Iran
Heated rhetoric followed release of IAEA's new report, containing fabricated allegations about Iran's nuclear weapons ambitions.
Defense Minister Ehud Barak stressed Israel's military readiness. His counterpart, General Ahmad Vahidi, said marshaled Iranian forces would deliver a "crushing response to those daring to attack."
Press TV reported Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi stressing Iran's peaceful nuclear program. It also cited Ron Paul saying no "credible evidence" suggests Iran plans hostilities against America.
Appearing on Fox News Sunday, he said:
"For them to be a threat to us and to anyone in the region, I think it's blown out of proportion." He warned against overreacting.
In response to intensifying sanctions, he added:
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