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Israel’s Calculated Gamble: Why A 2025 Strike On Iran Looks More Likely
New American Prophet ^ | February 16, 2025 | ProphecyWatch News Staff

Posted on 02/16/2025 12:10:24 PM PST by Rev M. Bresciani

The drumbeats of war are getting louder. Recent U.S. intelligence reports suggest that Israel is inching closer to launching strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, particularly the heavily fortified Fordow and Natanz sites. If this happens, it could redefine the balance of power in the Middle East–at least for a while. But why now? What has changed to make such an audacious move not only plausible but, in the eyes of Israeli leadership, necessary?

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TOPICS: History; Society
KEYWORDS: iran; israel; nuclear; strikeiran; trumpfactor

1 posted on 02/16/2025 12:10:24 PM PST by Rev M. Bresciani
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To: Rev M. Bresciani

Israel sees Iran on the cusp of nuclear breakout - an Iran with their own nuclear arsenal is deadly for not just them but for the rest of the world at large.


2 posted on 02/16/2025 12:13:37 PM PST by Spacetrucker
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To: Rev M. Bresciani

Think of the “big countries” who might have voiced disapproval and threatened to take action over this sort of thing in the past. In 2025, which “big country” would really take any action in opposition to an attack on Iran? The US? Europe? Russia? Everyone has their own problems or else is seeking to avoid entanglement in other people’s problem. This is an excellent time to take Iran out.


3 posted on 02/16/2025 12:15:07 PM PST by ClearCase_guy
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To: Rev M. Bresciani

The Bible Only mentions a few exceptionally powerful fallen angels, one being the Prince of Persia/Iran.” Michael is called a Prince of Israel so apparently the fellow who was in charge of the Persians fell. He must be particularly nasty


4 posted on 02/16/2025 12:27:20 PM PST by Strict9
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To: Rev M. Bresciani

Will not happen for two reasons. The Israelis DON’T have a capability to conventionally attack Iran successfully. That is why the last Israeli “retaliation” was a total bust! The Israeli stealth aircraft had to abort when Russian S400s locked on them.

There is absolutely no way Trump is going to allow Bibi to further screw up things. Trump most definitely will not let Netanyahu destroy the global peace and disarmament process he has put into motion. Attacking Russia’s strategic partner puts Trump back to square one.


5 posted on 02/16/2025 12:53:01 PM PST by hardspunned (Look for the“Putin Stooge” libel, news from Ukraine you’ve gradually grown to trust over 30 months )
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Israel will successfully attack Iran. And it’s proxiesIn Qatar


6 posted on 02/16/2025 12:56:37 PM PST by MIA_eccl1212 (10-10-10-10)
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To: Rev M. Bresciani

Oct 7

How did the US react to Sep 11?
The response led to Afghanistan.

It’s reasonable for Israel to go after Iran.


7 posted on 02/16/2025 1:00:37 PM PST by TheDon (Remember the J6 political prisoners! Remember Ashli Babbitt!)
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I have no idea why Israel didn’t take out the nuke sites the day after they smashed their air defenses. I believe it may have been a costly mistake.


8 posted on 02/16/2025 1:01:38 PM PST by usurper (AI was born with a birth defect.)
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To: usurper

Joe Biden...


9 posted on 02/16/2025 1:05:06 PM PST by 2Dreamin
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To: Rev M. Bresciani

Wiping out Iran is 46 years overdue. They are the root of evil in the world.


10 posted on 02/16/2025 1:06:54 PM PST by Midwesterner53
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To: hardspunned

If Israel does attack the Iranian nuclear sites, it will be because it has complete US backing and support. Trump and Rubio have both stated this recently.


11 posted on 02/16/2025 1:16:16 PM PST by Blennos ( Byaasearepeat itnbelow. SAMARIA )
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The only way to end Iran is to nuke it. The powers that be will not allow it. They need Iran to blame so they can keep crying that they need more of our money to defend us from Iran.
It is textbook thinking that all the Kings, Queens and dictators have labeled someone as an enemy of the people to gain power. “You need us to defend against (fill in blank)


12 posted on 02/16/2025 1:28:47 PM PST by oldasrocks
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Israel needs US bunker busters to go deep enough, and Biden withheld them.

Trump will do what it takes for Israel to survive, which means US bunker busters will soon take out the Iranian nukes.


13 posted on 02/16/2025 2:18:34 PM PST by UnwashedPeasant (The pandemic we suffer from is not COVID. It is Marxist Democrat Leftism. )
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To: oldasrocks

The theory is that with sufficient support, the people of Iran will overthrow their hated Mullah tormenters. The attack on the nuclear sites may be just provocation that will energize the masses to action. This almost occurred in BHO’s term, but he supported the regime.

The Mullahs are hated by the great majority of the populace. Their hold on power is tenuous at best.


14 posted on 02/16/2025 2:29:22 PM PST by Blennos ( Byaasearepeat itnbelow. SAMARIA )
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To: usurper
I have no idea why Israel didn’t take out the nuke sites the day after they smashed their air defenses. I believe it may have been a costly mistake.

Israel was held back by the Biden/Obama administration. Now the situation is very different.

15 posted on 02/16/2025 2:32:42 PM PST by Blennos ( Byaasearepeat itnbelow. SAMARIA )
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To: Strict9
so apparently the fellow who was in charge of the Persians fell. He must be particularly nasty

And, he is still there.

16 posted on 02/16/2025 5:21:21 PM PST by Mark17 (Retired USAF air traffic controller. Father of USAF pilot. Both bitten by the aviation bug)
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