U.S. President George W. Bush dusted off an old Iran refrain, the idea that military action is a possibility to thwart Tehran's suspected nuclear weapons program. The difference: This time he said it in the heart of Europe, where that idea is viewed as nearly unthinkable.
Bush's warning that "all options are on the table" has not been heard much lately. Instead, he has been emphasizing that diplomacy is the preferable course. But he volunteered the military option with no prompting during a news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Speaking at a baroque castle nestled on a lake in the German countryside Wednesday, Bush said Iran has a …
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