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Pentagon chiefs fear that plans drawn up by Israel to bomb Iranian nuclear facilities will fail because of Tel Aviv's lack of intelligence, a report says. According to a report published by the Sunday Telegraph, American commanders worry that despite having 'no guarantee' of Israel's ability to stop Iran's nuclear progress, Tel Aviv may have plans to launch a premature military strike on Iran. A Pentagon official familiar with recent talks between Israeli generals and Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen told the paper that any attack on Iran is likely to fail due to lack of intelligence. He explained that neither the CIA nor the Mossad know the precise location and the vulnerabilities of Iranian nuclear sites. "The Israelis have a real sense of urgency. They are stepping up their preparations," the paper... [read full story]
