Attack on Iran 'unlikely', says expert

There has been growing speculation that Israel could launch a strike on Iran, in a bid to block its alleged plan to obtain a nuclear weapon.

There has been growing speculation that Israel could launch a strike on Iran, in a bid to block its alleged plan to obtain a nuclear weapon.

The United States is reportedly working feverishly behind the scenes to prevent Israeli military action by taking more indirect action against Iran.

But the Israeli Prime Minister has questioned how seriously the international community is about preventing Iran from gaining nuclear weapons capability.

A security expert from the Australian National University, Dr Christian Enemark, has told Kerri Worthington talk of war is most likely just that -- talk.