Your entire post (#19) and it’s bottom line, re-inforces -to me at least- that Israel must strike 1st! (and soon)
I suspect Israel has not struck because the Sultan has threatened to shoot down Israeli planes if they launch against Iran. Unofficial US spokesfolks have also suggested, Since Bush II, that the USA may, if necessary, invade Israel to rectify the persecution of the Palestinians. Bush II’s friendship with and support for Israel was not unequivocal, either.