Correction to post #108: (Iran, not Israel re Russian aid)
1] Any "strike" that is not a tactical nuclear strike would yield little. No conventional strike can do much good.
2] Any article that does not mention the role Russia plays in aiding Iran is void of worthiness as a serious commentary or factual report. You can not take Russia out of the equation when it comes to discussing options on what to do. This article never mentioned Russia, and thus is a worthless article.
If Putin has to choose between Washington and Tehran, he won't need long to make up his mind.