IAEA board finds Iran in breach of nuclear obligations
'The IAEA Board of Governors just two days ago, but it is really very serious, it basically said that for the first time in 20 years, Iran was not compliant with its responsibilities under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty,' Mr Parmeter told Sky News Australia.
'That could possibly be seen as the trigger for Israel for the prime minister to decide to launch the attacks.'
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