Israeli school children wear gas masks during a drill organized by the Israeli Home Front Command simulating a chemical missile attack – Photo: AP

(VOVworld) - Israeli Defense Minister Matan Vilnai has said Israel is prepared for a 30-day war on multiple fronts should it decide to strike Iran. In an interview with the Maariv newspaper yesterday, Matan Vilnai said Israel was ready to face the consequences of a clash with Iran that could be sparked if the Jewish state decides to launch a strike against Tehran's nuclear programme. But he warned that any military engagement should be weighed carefully, and cautioned that Israel should "always coordinate" with the US.

Pham Huan, VOV correspondent in Egypt