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  • #31
    Originally posted by Stan187 View Post
    Well it depends where through Syria you are suggesting they go. The last time they flew to bomb the Syrian reactor they allegedly flew around the Turkish border, not straight through Syria. Flying straight through the middle could have them tangling with thicker Syrian air defenses, the Syrian Air Force, and could tip off Iran before they even got close. Sounds like a dead-end option to me. Israel might want to consider investing in its own carrier group
    They do have the US to "carry" them over Iraq. Thats the most feasible option. And regardless of who gets into the White House, will tacitly approve Israels actions.

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    • #32
      Originally posted by Yusuf View Post
      They do have the US to "carry" them over Iraq. Thats the most feasible option. And regardless of who gets into the White House, will tacitly approve Israels actions.
      You speak like you are so sure you know what's going on. Is this pompous display a result of you being intimately familiar with some very higher-up officials in the US government, or that just the way you generally carry yourself?
      In Iran people belive pepsi stands for pay each penny save israel. -urmomma158
      The Russian Navy is still a threat, but only to those unlucky enough to be Russian sailors.-highsea

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      • #33
        A single airstrike, by Israel, or the US or anybody, is probably not going to knock the Iranian nuclear program off-line. In the first place, the program is spread out in several different places, and most likely the most sensitive equipment is kept underground. The Iranians did learn from Osirak.

        In the second place any strike would have negative effects; it would bind the Iranian people closer to the regime, it would give Iran more legitimacy in the international community, and it won't stop their ambitions. It could also set off more terrorism against Israel and possibly the US by Hezbollah, Hamas, and the IRGC.

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        • #34
          Originally posted by Herodotus View Post
          In the second place any strike would have negative effects; it would bind the Iranian people closer to the regime, it would give Iran more legitimacy in the international community, and it won't stop their ambitions. It could also set off more terrorism against Israel and possibly the US by Hezbollah, Hamas, and the IRGC.
          You have a better idea that actually has track record of working with the Iranians?
          In Iran people belive pepsi stands for pay each penny save israel. -urmomma158
          The Russian Navy is still a threat, but only to those unlucky enough to be Russian sailors.-highsea

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          • #35
            Originally posted by Stan187 View Post
            You speak like you are so sure you know what's going on. Is this pompous display a result of you being intimately familiar with some very higher-up officials in the US government, or that just the way you generally carry yourself?
            Not familiar with any official, but familiar with US policy towards Israel. Turn a blind eye.

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            • #36
              Originally posted by Yusuf View Post
              Not familiar with any official, but familiar with US policy towards Israel. Turn a blind eye.
              US policy towards Israel is more like don't do anything without our approval.. in particular, don't bomb Iran without our approval.

              Turn a blind on what? Exactly what are you trying to imply?
              In Iran people belive pepsi stands for pay each penny save israel. -urmomma158
              The Russian Navy is still a threat, but only to those unlucky enough to be Russian sailors.-highsea

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              • #37
                Originally posted by Stan187 View Post
                Well it depends where through Syria you are suggesting they go. The last time they flew to bomb the Syrian reactor they allegedly flew around the Turkish border, not straight through Syria. Flying straight through the middle could have them tangling with thicker Syrian air defenses, the Syrian Air Force, and could tip off Iran before they even got close. Sounds like a dead-end option to me. Israel might want to consider investing in its own carrier group

                There is the Southern Route around the Arabian peninsula. Of course, it would require a lot of refueling. Probably not feasable.

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                • #38
                  Originally posted by Stan187 View Post
                  US policy towards Israel is more like don't do anything without our approval.. in particular, don't bomb Iran without our approval.

                  Turn a blind on what? Exactly what are you trying to imply?
                  Not implying anything. Its the general way the US policy is towards Israel. Its a strong ally and they have all the support of the US. US will be more than happy if Israel takes lead in attacking Iran right now as its international standing is at an all time low and also the American people might not approve of any new aggression/war.

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                  • #39
                    Why doesn't the US put Israel on the top list for the F-35 instead of Turkey? A veiled public rattle to LM to speed up the F-35A programe for an Israeli deployment could give the US a psychological stick to force Iran to abandon its quest.

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                    • #40
                      Originally posted by Zinja View Post
                      Why doesn't the US put Israel on the top list for the F-35 instead of Turkey? A veiled public rattle to LM to speed up the F-35A programe for an Israeli deployment could give the US a psychological stick to force Iran to abandon its quest.

                      An offer to sell B-1s to Israel would do the same thing. :)

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                      • #41
                        Originally posted by Johnny W View Post
                        An offer to sell B-1s to Israel would do the same thing. :)
                        Iran knows that even with the present capability of Israel can do a lot of damage.Also if the US wants to, can wipe their entire infrastructure in no time. But they are still going ahead with their plans as the government out there is hell bent on acquiring nukes.

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                        • #42
                          Originally posted by Johnny W View Post
                          An offer to sell B-1s to Israel would do the same thing. :)
                          I hadn't thought of that Johnny. That would be a brilliant idea. Are the B-1s for sale to the outside world?

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                          • #43
                            Originally posted by Yusuf View Post
                            Not implying anything. Its the general way the US policy is towards Israel. Its a strong ally and they have all the support of the US. US will be more than happy if Israel takes lead in attacking Iran right now as its international standing is at an all time low and also the American people might not approve of any new aggression/war.
                            If Israel attacks Iran, Iran tries to respond against Israel and US has to get involved. How exactly is that advantageous if the US doesn't want to tangle with Iran at this moment? Because if it does, it is better to do it on US terms.
                            In Iran people belive pepsi stands for pay each penny save israel. -urmomma158
                            The Russian Navy is still a threat, but only to those unlucky enough to be Russian sailors.-highsea

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                            • #44
                              Originally posted by Zinja View Post
                              I hadn't thought of that Johnny. That would be a brilliant idea. Are the B-1s for sale to the outside world?
                              I was kidding somewhat. B-1s are strategic weapon, and I don't think any US strategic weapons have ever been offered for sale to other nations (with the exception of the Trident to the UK).

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