Yes, Israel is talking about attacking Iran.   But my point, which as usual certain posters seem to miss, is that, being a rational actor, Israel does not in fact want to attack Iran, since it is obvious the consequences would be severe.   If there is any other way to avoid Iran's obtaining a nuclear weapon, Israel will take that other way.   Mr A, of course offers no other way.   Mousavi at least offers the possibility of one.   Therefore it is totally nonsensical to describe both Mr A and Mousavi as equally "hardliners"--on the issue that matters most to peace in that part of the world. Mousavi is not.