Will Israel Strike Iran?

Newsweek ^ | Feb. 13, 2006 issue | Kevin Peraino and John Barry

[ROLF of the HILL COUNTRY]

The US trained Iranian pilots back in the '70's. Pathetic isn't it?

The Shah and his air force were our friends. Then Carter cut them off and the Islamists took over; any of his air force officers that didn't get out of Iran were killed. When the revolution took place, most of the Iranian Air Force personnel over here for language and technical training requested asylum in the USA rather than return home to certain death.

[Toidylop]

"Yes and sooner rather than later. The Mig 29 while an impressive aircraft. Is no match for an israeli pilot"

Israeli just received the latest F-16I that has enough range to strike Iran... I wouldn't bet against it...click on the picture to read about Israel latest arsenal from Israel-weapon.com

[gcraig]

What would an Israeli strike do to the price of crude oil if the Iranians react by stopping all tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz ?

The U.S. Navy can keep the Straits of Hormuz open. In 1988 we reflagged Kuwaiti tankers because of the Iranian Silkworm missile threat. This is no different.

[TheSpottedOwl]

The pilots would be in their early 50's at the least. I'm sure they taught younger pilots the skills, and also kept up with the latest technology just like any other teacher, in any other discipline. These guys weren't dummies screaming "Allahu Fubar".

[rfreedom4u]

I think the only training the Iranian pilots need is how to deploy the ejection seat.

[jblair]

Depends on how the IAF would do the whole show. They have managed air space with AWACs in the past. Would they be able to commit AWACs for support? What about fighter escort?

My knowledge of how they could achieve success is lacking, but they will need our help with forward staging or refueling. Most likely both. FWIW, my money is on an Israeli pilot, providing he/she is not concentrating on air to mud.

[rfreedom4u]

Aerial refueling is a capability Israel has.

[Brilliant]

If they do strike, it will be with some REALLY big bombs, maybe nuclear. Anything less won't work.

[TheRedSoxWinThePennant]

Thats what I thought I was pretty sure israel had the capability to strike deep inside Iran. I dont know What else israel flies other than f-15 and 16's. Do they have any long range bombers. I could have sworn they at least used to have some f-111's

[308MBR]

Exactly how does a non-nuke EMP device work?

Did Bubba get to screwing around with the CR generator from an old TV set, a homemade collimator, and an R/C pulse circuit triggered by an SCR?

I better clam up now.

[grey_whiskers]

Exactly how does a non-nuke EMP device work?

We have two kinds here on Free Republic.

1. The ZOT.

2. Beebers set on stune.

Cheers!

[armydawg1]

"Count Denmark and Norway in. Actually, After seeing this headline in Newsweek tells me the MSM is itching for another war to cover."

Itching until the USA gets involved, then the drumbeat of defeat at any cost will begin.

[Toidylop]

No, they don't have long range bommbers. However, F-16I is more than enough for precision tactical strike. The loitering time is not critical that requires F-111 type aircraft or long range bomber. I believe the targets will be pre-determined, F-16I will come in and strike effectively then get the h*ll out. Just in case, we just happen to have a KC-135 Stratotanker in the area to lend a hand to a friend... :)

[oblomov]

Why not buy one and find out? Or just buy the plans?

[TheSpottedOwl]

Yes, I remember whose side they used to be on until we sold the Shah out to the Ayatollahs. I'm sure that the US trained pilots who couldn't get out, were utilized as training officers, or faced execution.

Effn' Jimmuh...

[Jim Noble]

These facilities should be taken out with low-yield nukes, from under the sea, with no claim of responsibility.

Let the thing speak for itself.

[308MBR]

LOL

I thought the ZOT was just a big power surge, due to the lightening frequently depicted.

[MarkL]

And another way for Israel to cripple the nuclear plans of Iran is similar to the way they stopped the long range artillery plans of Iraq. "Eliminating" the brains behind the programs. Israel's Mossad has a pretty good track record of this sort of thing, including (probalbly) Gerald Bull. Of course, if successful, we won't hear a thing about it.

Mark

[Walkingfeather]

You can bet every word released is planned (for isreals bennifit)

[Walkingfeather]

My bet is that isreal has already contacted these scientist with an offer they can not refuse. Isreal has a history of hunting down their enemies and not leaving enough to spread on toast.

Also Iran would have needed alot of outside assistance to build these facilities...my bet would be Isreal already has sabotaged these places and are just waiting to make them go boom.

I am sure we are going to see isreal pull out a trick NO ONE is expecting.