Talking up the military option in Iran, Israeli DM Benny Gantz says that Israel has the ability to cause serious damage and delay Iran’s nuclear program, and expects international support if they do.
“Iran is a global problem,” Gantz noted. “It is not just Israel’s private problem.” Israel seems to think that regional support will make attacks easier.
That may be the case. The Saudi Arabia / GCC nations would probably let Israel use their airspace for the attacks, but Iraq almost certainly wouldn’t.
Even nations willing to look the other way probably wouldn’t publicly endorse a strike, as Israeli aggression is a serious matter of controversy in the region.
Talk is cheap. And much like the west, they have the firepower but not the stamina to carry it out.
Gantz is excellent on paper tiger talk…!
“Iran is a global problem,” Gantz noted.
Sure. All corners of the globe are concerned about Iran’s immense power. They have over 800 bases worldwide with thousands upon thousands of nukes. Their military budget is more than the next 10 countries combined. They impose sanctions on anyone who doesn’t toe the line to the “rules-based world order” and they are currently involved in a proxy wa…..
Haven’t heard Saudis gave them a green light yet…!
What can Iraq do about it?
… and Iran can easily damage Dimona in retaliation. Perhaps not a great bargain for Israel.
Perhaps. Iran is a peaceful nation whilst israel is a nuclear armed state sponsor of terror.
“Israel says lots.” -obligatory response from Iran
Yes, and Iran can seriously harm both Israel (with missiles aimed at its cities) and the larger West (with missiles aimed at its tankers).
It is easier to start a war than to end one.
DM Gantz: Israel Can Seriously Harm and Delay Israel’s Nuclear Program
Says Israel is a ‘global problem’