Israel ‘could nuke Iran’, says veteran broadcaster Mark Austin

He concluded by saying: “These are very dangerous days at the moment.”

Cannot believe I heard a @SkyNews reporter in Washington claim the possibility of an Israeli nuclear strike on Iran. Seriously?!! Please tell me that was a slip of the tongue? pic.twitter.com/6EnTD9Y4En

— Simon Plosker (@SimonPlosker) May 1, 2018

After his comments were questioned by Twitter user Simon Plosker, who asked whether the comment had been a “slip of the tongue”, Mr Austin responded on the social media platform.

“What on earth are you talking about ? Israel has openly warned Iran of such an attack...” he wrote.

Later, following the JC's coverage of the remarks, Mr Austin added: "Apologies. I have listened back. It was a mis-speak. I meant to say 'air strikes'."