The Natanz nuclear facility in Iran, as photographed by U.S. officials from above. (Image Courtesy of the U.S. Department of State)
From Popular Mechanics:
War-game tests by Iran of long- and medium-range missiles sent shock waves across the globe today, with tensions centering on a potential attack on Israel and, ultimately, the country's nuclear ambitions. Among the nine ballistic missiles fired was an upgraded Shahab-3 with GPS guidance, 450 pounds of carrying capacity and an estimated 1250-mile range—already a potent threat to Israeli cities and bases, even before nuclear warheads enter the equation. What's more, Gen. Hossein Salami, the air force commander of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards, offered a blunt warning after the exercise, saying it demonstrated the country's “resolve and might against enemies who in recent weeks have threatened Iran with harsh language,” according to various reports.
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My Comment: An interesting "what if" scenario. Let us hope that it stays that way.
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