Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks during a news conference in Tehran February 16, 2010. Credit: Reuters/Raheb Homavandi

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday that Iran’s arch-foe Israel was mulling starting a war “next spring or summer” but has yet to make a final decision.

Without specifying whom would be targeted, Ahmadinejad said: “According to information we have they (Israel) are seeking to start a war next spring or summer, although their decision is not final yet.”

“But the resistance and regional states will finish them if this fake regime does anything again,” the hardliner said at a press conference when asked about ongoing efforts to reconcile ties betwen Arabs and Israel.

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Update: Iran’s President: Israel plans to launch new war in spring — Trends News

My Comment: I do not see any military movements or developments from Israel that would indicate that such an operation is being seriously planned.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addresses tens of thousands of Iranians. Photo AFP

Iran’s clerical rulers, who succeeded in suppressing widespread demonstrations last week by blanketing Tehran with security, are escalating a cyberwar to combat the increasingly powerful role of the internet in mobilising their opponents.

Visitors to the website of the main challenger in last June’s disputed presidential election were greeted by an image of the Iranian flag and an AK-47 assault rifle.