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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. (AP) Last update - 22:10 17/01/2008 Ahmadinejad: 'The Zionist regime' would not dare attack Iran By Yuval Azoulay, Haaretz Correspondent, Haaretz Service and News Agencies Tags: IDF, Israel  Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday that Israel "would not dare attack Iran", after Israel tested a missile following warnings against Iran's controversial nuclear program. "The Zionist regime ... would not dare attack Iran" Ahmadinejad told Al Jazeera television in remarks translated into Arabic, referring to Israel. "The Iranian response would make them regret it, and they know this." Earlier Thursday the Israel Defense Forces successfully tested a missile at a base in Palmachim. "A successful missile launch was carried out within the framework of examining rocket propulsion," the Defense Ministry later said in a brief statement to the media. Advertisement Israel Radio said the missile tested was capable of carrying an "unconventional payload," and quoted unidentified foreign reports as saying Israel was developing the Jericho III long-range surface-to-surface missile. The radio report noted that the IDF has been carrying out tests to improve anti-missile systems aimed at intercepting both short and long-range rockets, including Katyusha rockets used by Hezbollah in Lebanon and missiles in Iran's arsenal. Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said on Monday that Israel would consider "all options" to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Israel is believed to have atomic arms and foreign analysts have said for many years that its Jericho I and Jericho II missiles can carry nuclear warheads, but Jerusalem has never confirmed these claims. Israel believes Iran could have a nuclear bomb by 2010. However, the oil-rich country denies seeking nuclear weapons and says it is enriching uranium only for use in generating electricity. Related articles: Iran's successful missile test puts Israel within range Steinitz: Arrow test gives Israel advantage over Syria, Iran IDF: Israeli missile defense greatly improved since 1991 Bookmark to del.icio.us   Follow the leader Will Florida's Jews follow Joe Lieberman's example and vote Republican? Show of strength Israel's successful test of a new dual-stage missile wasn't meant for Iran's eyes.   1.   ...AIMED AT INTERCEPTING..... 13:54  |  Robert 17/01/08   2.   P.S. 14:54  |  Clickfool 17/01/08   3.   No headline: "Israeli missile can target Europe" 15:30  |  Chanalau, Tova 17/01/08   4.   Mititary sofistication besides hungry children! 15:43  |  J. Muzikant 17/01/08   5.   Muzikant#4 -No more different than other Western and Arab states 16:03  |  William 17/01/08   6.   murikant perfect opportunity for you to donate to charity 16:09  |  ralph 17/01/08   7.   Over Jerusalem? 16:25  |  Richard 17/01/08   8.   This story is a smokescreen 16:43  |  Paul Wood 17/01/08   9.   Timing, location and direction of missile testing?? 16:46  |  H.H.M 17/01/08   10.   To Richard in Rechovot #7 16:48  |  Justin 17/01/08   11.   Eeek, what an error 17:19  |  Richard 17/01/08   12.   #3: The Answer is Simple: Israel Has Never Threatened Europe 18:51  |  Ovadiah ben Avraham 17/01/08   13.   #3 Tova try to think 19:00  |  Ralph 17/01/08   14.   Pimping and pumping 19:45  |  Mark Lincoln 17/01/08   15.   AG Mazuz would preven launching of the missile for real 19:46  |  Absolute Sweden 17/01/08   16.   Compare this to what the Pals have..who`s the victim? 20:17  |  ME TALK PRETTY 1 DAY 17/01/08   17.   to #16 21:43  |  Ralph 17/01/08   18.   13 Ralph,remember the 12 tribes of israel that brought 6 virgins 21:47  |  lakshmi 17/01/08   19.   Bravo Dr.A. the Crime Syndicate`s plan to create a gulf of Tonkin 21:49  |  lakshmi 17/01/08   20.   Iran is afraid 22:06  |  Michael 17/01/08   21.   Sure thing Aquavelvajihad - You keep thinking that... 22:19  |  Denise Thompson 17/01/08   22.   Iran and its long range missiles (nukes are not the only concern) 22:43  |  Avi 17/01/08   23.   #16 22:56  |  Moshe 17/01/08   24.   Clickfool 22:57  |  ATLAS 17/01/08   25.   Clickfool selectively trusts US Intell when... 23:01  |  Avi 17/01/08   26.   excuse me Chanalau, Tova 23:10  |  Avi 17/01/08   27.   H.H.M. needs more data to form an opinion 23:19  |  Avi 17/01/08   28.   To Avi You don`t know how well 23:24  |  Samir Salameh 17/01/08   29.   Mark Lincoln 23:25  |  Avi 17/01/08   30.   #3 thank you 23:33  |  Edith 17/01/08   31.   Scared, Mr Dinner Jacket? 23:39  |  Iz Ray Leigh 17/01/08   32.   #2 Clickfool 23:41  |  Moshe 17/01/08   33.   "The Zionist regime ... would not dare attack Iran" 23:41  |  bat yam 17/01/08   34.   These Shameless People are itching for a fight! 23:43  |  Yari 17/01/08   35.   Al Jazeera 23:48  |  Edith 17/01/08   36.   hebrew religion a guide to justice? by 00:45  |  bozhidar balkas 18/01/08   37.   edith 01:48  |  gearoid 18/01/08   38.   Ahmedinejad: `The Zionist regime` would dare and attack me ? 06:31  |  adam 18/01/08   39.   Ahmadinejad would not dare attack! 16:55  |  Oleg 18/01/08   40.   To #28 17:04  |  Oleg 18/01/08   41.   The longer the world waits...., 19:48  |  Yari 18/01/08   42.   Do you see Black Spot on their forehead? 19:59  |  Yari 18/01/08   43.   the man is congressing with your minds (2nd try) 07:29  |  eric 19/01/08

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