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Iran's Nuclear Program Central to Middle East Peace

Editorial, The Jerusalem Post | April 17, 2009

Ahead of US Middle East envoy George Mitchell's visit to Israel, the issue of continuing Iranian uranium enrichment looms large. ++ Israelis want to see deadlines and performance based-milestones in place. ++ This issue is "emboldening this region's extremists and cowing its moderates," reducing the prospect for any successful resolution on matters relating to Palestine. ++ To improve the chances of reconciliation "the sooner Iran's toxic sway over the region is dissipated, the better".