How could Iran retaliate for Natanz explosion? - analysis

Jerusalem Post ^ | July 7, 2020 | Seth J. Frantzman

[SunkenCiv]

[Tehran] is in a difficult position because it labeled the explosion an accident, but it is now facing a deluge of foreign media reports seeking to conclude that the explosion was perpetrated by a state or group.

This is what Iran's regime is reading: Major media from The New York Times to The Washington Post and local media such as Kuwait's Al-Jarida have all sought to assert that Israel was involved in the mysterious July 2 explosion at a warehouse in the Natanz nuclear enrichment facility... [t]hat could set back the program for months or a year.

Iran, however, is at a crossroads in other ways. It has sent tankers to Venezuela to boost gas trade. It's supporters in Iraq may have gunned down a well-known local commentator named Husham al-Hashimi. Iran is also benefiting from a UN expert opinion that deemed the US killing of IRGC Quds Force head Qasem Soleimani an 'unlawful' killing. The Islamic Republic has also triggered a dispute mechanism regarding the 2015 Iran deal.

That means Iran must weigh any response to the Natanz explosion against military and political fallout...

[SunkenCiv]

Iran refused the IAEA access to various sites anytime it wanted. And there were no consequences, because the IAEA is a joke.

New IAEA report shows Iran expands nuclear enrichment at Natanz
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Posted on 02/24/2012 5:03:38 PM PST by nuconvert
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[TheConservativeTejano]

Partner, we owe Iran big time and we all agree.

[ASA Vet]

Really need some retired football guy to run that line dropping a hand grenade down each pipe.

[SunkenCiv]

Heh... been a while since I watched that movie...

[SunkenCiv]

• Israel request to buy 990 million gallons of diesel, gasoline and jet fuel from United States
• Report: In Devastating Blow, Israel Sets Back Iran's Nuke Program Two Years
• UN slams Donald Trump for killing Iranian General Soleimani because there was 'insufficient evidence he was behind an ongoing or imminent attack'
• Iran's Zarif says he "coordinated everything" with terrorist commander
• Iran Hints at Cyber Attacks on Their Centrifuge Production Facility
• Pakistan to re-open border with Iran on July 5
• Report: Israeli cyberattack caused Iran nuclear site fire, F35s hit missile base
• Report: Natanz 'accident' was Israel's fault
• Mystery Deepens: Third Iran Fire In A Week Damages Centrifuge Facility; Coincidence or Intentional?

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• BREAKING: Trump Administration TAKES DOWN Secret Iranian TERROR Operation In The US
• Court sentences 7 Iranian Christian converts to prison and financial penalty

[PhiloBedo]

...along with 11 other reprobates.

[BeauBo]

“We owe Iran big time.”

Blowing up Suleimani was long overdue - but deeply satisfying nonetheless.

[BeauBo]

"it's just possible that Israel had nothing to do with this..."

Saudis?

[Fred Nerks]

Mo-Hammered?

[SunkenCiv]

Nope. Bad Bad Orange Man. :^)

[Candor7]

The French have Mo-nique.

America has Mo-town

Israel has Mo-ssad

Iran has Mo-hammed. ( Courtesy SunkenCiv)

Minneapolis with Ilhan Omar has Mo-Hammered ( Courtesy Fred Nerks)