Action by the United States means no deterrence for Israel: the Middle East would conclude that Israel could not defend itself against Iran and required American help.
But Israel does have the means now: long range cruise missiles, air-launched ballistic missiles (RAMPAGE, the world's first such) and Jericho ballistic missiles which can c…
Action by the United States means no deterrence for Israel: the Middle East would conclude that Israel could not defend itself against Iran and required American help.
But Israel does have the means now: long range cruise missiles, air-launched ballistic missiles (RAMPAGE, the world's first such) and Jericho ballistic missiles which can carry 3,000 lb conventional warheads (and would hit the ground at speeds exceeding 1700mph).
Iran is unable to defend against these and, for Israel, the deterrent power is enhanced because Israeli-designed weapons, launched by Israel, decapitated Iran's nuclear program. A response by Iran would mean the end of electricity production in that country (from its 50 generating plants).
No ground troops are needed to bomb Iran from the air, something often missed by those who claim bombing Iran would require occupying the entire country.
Action by the United States means no deterrence for Israel: the Middle East would conclude that Israel could not defend itself against Iran and required American help.
But Israel does have the means now: long range cruise missiles, air-launched ballistic missiles (RAMPAGE, the world's first such) and Jericho ballistic missiles which can carry 3,000 lb conventional warheads (and would hit the ground at speeds exceeding 1700mph).
Iran is unable to defend against these and, for Israel, the deterrent power is enhanced because Israeli-designed weapons, launched by Israel, decapitated Iran's nuclear program. A response by Iran would mean the end of electricity production in that country (from its 50 generating plants).
No ground troops are needed to bomb Iran from the air, something often missed by those who claim bombing Iran would require occupying the entire country.