"Looks like the Israeli's don't need any more justification for taking out the Iranians."
I think the Israelis are cleaning out Lebanon as a first step and that the 72 hour deadline for Syria to release captured soldiers/disarm Hezbollah is a diversion. The first major assault outside of Lebanon will be Tehran...and it won't be a slap on the wrist.
"The first major assault outside of Lebanon will be Tehran...and it won't be a slap on the wrist."
And President Bush has given public support to Israel. Since Iraq is a soverign nation, Israel needs the approval of Jordan and Iraq to fly over as well as position air-to-air refueling. They may have that with Bush's approval.
They also have several submarines positioned in the Gulf.
If an attack happens without U.S. support, I think it will be sub launched.