Daily News Article - May 20, 2009
1. What targets is Iran's newest missile capable of hitting?
2. What did President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu discuss during their meeting this week?
3. What message did President Ahmadinejad say he was sending to the superpowers (U.S., etc.) after Iran's successful missile launch?
4. What goal does Iran hope to achieve in the near future regarding its nuclear program, according to President Ahmadinejad?
5. Why did the Israeli government say that Europeans should be concerned by Iran's missile test?
6. Re-read paragraphs 4-5, 13-14. Read the "Background" below the questions.
Israel has not ruled out a military strike to deal with the Iranian nuclear threat.
President Obama said he should know by the end of the year whether talks and international pressure are dissuading Iran's leadership from pursuing nuclear weapons.
What method do you think will be effective in halting Iran's nuclear weapons program? Explain your answer.
How much time should the international community give Iran to end its nuclear program? Explain your answer.