I see we're at the stage of learning not to worry about the Iranian nuclear bomb and beginning to love it.
Is it "stage four" Western diplomacy already?
Two facts are now obvious. First, the Islamic Republic of Iran desires a nuclear arsenal. Second, it will obtain this nuclear arsenal soon. Given the political realities in the United States, and the military constraints of Israel’s position, there is little chance of a major strike that meaningfully degrades the Iranian nuclear program.
First, what will the character of Middle Eastern competition be once Iran announces its nuclear status? Second, how can the United States and Israel adapt their forces to an Iranian nuclear arsenal in the short-term and long-term alongside the broader threat that Iran poses?
Well, America has been locked in a futile diplomatic track that leads to acceptance. Will that continue?
But is Israel's military really constrained? Their two direct strikes on Iran seem to show a pretty good capability:
Interesting: "More than 100 Israeli fighter jets attacked 20 targets inside Iran, ranging from its top air-defense systems to key missile manufacturing facilities, early on October 26. Their weapon of choice: air-launched ballistic missiles." I've read that 100 warplane sorties are needed to hit Iran's nuclear program.
We will regret deciding to stop worrying and love the mullah bomb.
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