Thursday, October 6, 2011

Will Israel Launch A Lone Strike Against Iran's Nuclear Facilities



Israel Warned Over Lone Strike Against Iran -- Sydney Morning Herald

THERE are growing fears that Israel's increasing isolation in the region has led it to consider a pre-emptive strike against Iran's nuclear facilities, prompting a flurry of diplomatic activity and a public warning against any unilateral action from a former Mossad chief.

This week's visit by US Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta is seen by some as a sign that America is deeply concerned Israel could abandon the international sanctions regime against Iran and ''go it alone''.

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More News On Concerns That Israel May Launch A Lone Strike Against Iran

Fears an excluded Israel may strike Iran's nuclear sites -- Sydney Morning Herald
Panetta warns Israel over lone action against Iran -- Irish Times
U.S. Defense Secretary: Israel must coordinate Iran policy with international community -- Haaretz
Is Israel Again Weighing an Attack on Iran's Nuclear Facilities? -- Tony Karon, Time

My Comment: Israel does not have the logistics nor resources to conduct a successful military strike against Iran's nuclear program. There are too many targets, and distance all but insures that Iran's nuclear program will not be significantly touched if the Israelis do strike.

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