Colin Powell says no Iran strike likely
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Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell says neither the US nor Israel is likely to launch a military strike on Iran anytime soon.
Powell, who was also once the top US military officer, says he doesn't think "the stars are lining up" for an attack on Iran's known or suspected nuclear sites. Powell also says international sanctions on Iran may never persuade Tehran to back off what it says is a legitimate nuclear energy program. Powell says the US may have to accept that, while trying to deter Iran from building or using a bomb. (AP)
