Israeli premier meets wounded Syrians, blames Iran

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Last Updated : Feb 18 2014 | 9:56 PM IST
Israel's prime minister blamed Iran for bloodshed in Syria as world powers meet in Vienna for talks over Tehran's nuclear program.
Benjamin Netanyahu visited a hospital in the Golan Heights where Israeli doctors treat Syrians wounded in the civil war raging across the border.
Netanyahu said the Syrians' treatment represents "the true face of Israel." He said Iran is arming the Syrian regime and the wounded are the "the true face of Iran."
Iran is a close ally of the Syrian government and has sent fighters to Syria.
Although Israel and Syria are enemies, Israel provides medical treatment for wounded Syrians that reach its border.
Iran and world powers are meeting in Vienna over a deal regarding Iran's nuclear program.
Israel says Iran is seeking nuclear weapons, which Iran denies.

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First Published: Feb 18 2014 | 9:56 PM IST

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