What do you think those Migs are coming in for?
They’re there to make sure Israel doesn’t take out the Iranian nuclear weapons program.
I think that’s a compelling interest on our part, even if the Imam at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave disagrees.
This move of Putin’s is an incentive for Israel to get moving if they ever want to take out the nuclear facilities.
I suppose that's possible, but Russia has never shown direct hostility toward Israel in the past.
They would have to be already airborne to have a chance at intercepting an Israeli raid....no they would not.
They would be able to chase down Israeli aircraft as they were transiting across Jordan and Iraq.