STEVE INSKEEP, host: Ahmadinejad's political maneuverings are closely watched in Israel, the country he once said he wanted to wipe off the map. And this morning we're following reports that Israel may be preparing for a potential military strike against Iran. The New York Times reports that more than 100 Israeli fighter planes participated in a major military exercise earlier this month; the source for that report is American officials; Israeli officials aren't saying anything. U.S. officials contend the Israeli exercise appeared to be a rehearsal for a possible bombing attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.
More than 100 Israeli fighter planes took part in a major military exercise earlier this month, The New York Times says. U.S. officials say the exercise appeared to be a rehearsal for a possible bombing attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.