Iran will bow to international pressure, not build nuclear weapon, Israel's military chief says
April 26, 2012
(CBS/AP) JERUSALEM - Israel's military chief said Thursday that he believes Iran will bow to international pressure and not build a nuclear bomb, but that other countries have readied their armed forces for a potential strike against Iran's nuclear sites should they push forward with their alleged atomic weapons program.
Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz did not specify which nations might be willing to support or take direct action against Iran. Still, his comments were one of the strongest hints yet that Israel may have the backing of other countries to strike the Islamic Republic to prevent it from developing nuclear
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