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December 8, 2010       Share:    

Source: http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3995997,00.html

WikiLeaks: Syria Refused to Join Iranian War Against Israel

(Ynet News) Syria refused to fight on Iran's side in case of a military stand-off between Tehran and Israel following an attack on its nuclear facilities, an American document published by WikiLeaks revealed on Wednesday. The statements in the document, dated December 20, 2009, were probably made by a diplomatic source who spoke with American Embassy officials in Damascus. Damascus told the Iranians not to expect Syria, Hizbullah or Hamas to take part in this war. According to the source, Syrian officials replied by saying that Iran was strong enough to develop its own nuclear program and fight against Israel. The Iranians, on their part, were not so pleased with the response.

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