Israel Aims to Strike Hearts of Iran's Nuclear Program
Israel, according to Netanyahu, possesses the capability to access all nuclear sites within Iran.
Israel is prepared to wipe out Iran's nuclear ambitions by targeting its uranium enrichment facilities. While these objectives may seem lofty, they're within Israel's reach, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In a candid interview with Israeli TV channel Kan, Netanyahu declared Israel's determination to neutralize all Iranian nuclear facilities. When asked about the possibility of successfully striking the crucial underground nuclear facility in Fordo without assistance from the US, he remained confident, assuring a resounding "yes."
However, the PM did not disclose further details. The spectacle has revolved around the US's potential involvement in the impending conflict. Observers speculate that Israel would need US backing to overpower the nuclear complex in Fordo, given that only the US possesses the "bunker-buster" bombs strong enough to penetrate the facility deep within a mountain.
Ready for War?
In the wake of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, speculation swirls around US President Donald Trump's impending decision to intervene on Israel's side. This decision may come in tandem with a "significant chance" of future negotiations with Iran, as Trump's spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt conveyed in a press conference [1].
Progress in the Conflict
According to Netanyahu, the Israeli army has already made strides in the ongoing conflict, managing to hit approximately half of Iran's rocket launch sites [2]. He expressed his belief that such military momentum propels Israel ahead of schedule. However, he refrained from revealing the exact stage of the conflict currenty underway.
"We are at war," the Prime Minister told Kan. "I won't reveal our timetable to the press. And I won't tell them (the Iranians) what we plan. We overwhelm them with our attacks and surprise them."
Negotiations: A Waste of Time?
Some experts argue that Iran utilizes negotiations as a means to buy time, given its track record of using such tactics [3]. However, others contend that negotiating a peaceful resolution remains crucial to forestalling an unnecessary war.
Regime Change: Unspoken, Yet Possible
Though Netanyahu has not openly stated regime change in Iran as Israel's immediate war objective, it remains a possible result of the conflict [4]. The Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has advised that a figure as entrenched as Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who professes Israel's destruction, cannot survive. In a bold assertion, Katz likened Khamenei to Hitler, fueling speculation regarding the potential endgame of Israel's persistent aggression.
Enrichment Data:- Israel possesses robust military capabilities to strike Iran's nuclear sites, evidenced by recent airstrikes on Natanz, Esfahan, and unverified strikes on Fordow [2][3].- Israel has reportedly destroyed a significant portion of Iran's missile launch infrastructure and key military leaders [2].- The Israeli military has also relied on US support for resupplying missile interceptors such as the Arrow missile system during the ongoing conflict [2].
[1] https://www.dpa.de/de/presse-unternehmen/unternehmen/aktuell/revolt-kam-den-israelisch-iranischen-konflikt-noch-zu-spat-1.5360508
[2] https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/01/world/middleeast/israel-iran-nuclear.html
[3] https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/20/world/middleeast/israel-iran-syria.html
[4] https://www.dw.com/en/to-topple-the-regime-or-not-israels-goals-in-syria/a-38753677
- Israel
- Iran War
- Iran Conflict
- Iran Nuclear Program
- USA
- Benjamin Netanyahu
- Diplomacy
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
- Israel War Goals
- Regime Change
The Commission, given the heightened Israel-Iran conflict and the sensitive nature of the Iran nuclear program, may be asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from potential risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, considering the possibility of nuclear fallout.
Amidst political discussions regarding the US's potential involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, some analysts question the effectiveness of negotiations, given Iran's history of using negotiations as a tactic to buy time, and the possibility that regime change could be an unspoken yet possible goal of Israel's war objectives.
