DM Mofaz did not mention the possibility of an Israeli attack against Iran

From the Media Advisor to the Minister of Defense:
24 December 2004

A week ago, the defense minister was interviewed, in Persian, on Israel
Radio, which is also picked up in Iran.

In the interview, which dealt mostly with political issues, he also answered
questions from listeners in Iran. The minister kept a conciliatory and
restrained tone, and even emphasized the importance of the connection
between Israel and Iran.

In answer to a listener's question regarding Israel's response in case of an
Iranian nuclear attack, the minister answered: "If God forbid, Iran were to
obtain nuclear weapons and would threaten to use them against Israel. Israel
will know how to defend its citizens.

Minister Mofaz reinforced his position by saying, "the United States is at
present leading the process of the Additional Protocol. And I think that for
the present time, this is the right thing to do."

The defense minister did not mention the possibility of an Israeli attack
against Iran. The minister's answers showed restraint. They were intended to
proffer the hand of peace and sent a reassuring massage to the citizens of
Iran.

In these times, when security is a complex and difficult reality, the
minister takes advantage of every opportunity to boost diplomatic and
international efforts on the question of weapons of mass destruction, while
insuring the security of Israel's citizens