Israeli PM dubs Iran leader 'wolf in sheep's clothing'

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has played the spoiler to Iran’s attempts to ease relations with the West, calling the Iranian leader “a wolf in sheep’s clothing” and declaring that Israel will do whatever it takes to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons, even if it has to stand alone.

Speaking to world leaders at the UN General Assembly, Mr Netanyahu gave a point-by-point rebuttal of President Hassan Rouhani’s speech last week signalling a willingness to discuss Iran’s disputed nuclear programme.