Israel’s Peres says military solution over Iran’s nuclear program closer than diplomatic one

JERUSALEM — Israel’s president says the international community is closer to pursuing a military solution to the standoff over Iran’s nuclear program than a diplomatic one. The remarks by Shimon Peres to Israel’s channel 2 TV Friday were unusual because he is known as a dove and optimist. Peres said world leaders need to “fulfill their promises” to stop Iran “whatever it takes.” He said, “There