Iran parliament speaker says Israel won’t attack

AP: Iran’s parliamentary speaker has called Israel a “barking dog” that won’t dare attack the Islamic republic over its controversial nuclear program. The Associated Press

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s parliamentary speaker has called Israel a “barking dog” that won’t dare attack the Islamic republic over its controversial nuclear program.

Ali Larijani said Saturday that the Jewish state won’t attack Iran because doing so will be “playing with its own destiny.”

Israel, the U.S. and their Western allies worry Iran may be trying to develop nuclear weapons. Tehran maintains its nuclear program is purely for peaceful purposes.

Israel and the U.S. have said that all options remain open, including military action, if Iran continues with its uranium enrichment program.

But Israel has been more aggressive in its rhetoric, threatening to attack Iran if it feels its necessary.