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Israel 'should consider' military action

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The United States has warned Iran it could face tougher international sanctions after announcing a step up in its uranium enrichment programme.

The move was supported by Israeli defence minister Ehud Barak who said Iran had been fooling the world about the peaceful nature of its nuclear programme.

Middle East correspondent Paul Wood investigates what action Israel might take against Iran.

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