I’m not so sure this would benefit Obama. In fact, I think just the opposite is true. Romney/Ryan can forcefully argue that Obama’s complete failure in dealing with Iran, especially keeping silent during the failed Green Revolution, is the reason that Israel had to act. Top that off with Obama’s probable refusal to support Israel in their actions and you have just given Romney a huge opportunity.
Of course, you're right.
Furthermore, it would doom Obama's chances by stripping him of the support of the militant peace movement and possibly the Nobel Peace prize.
Now, you do realize that this is all talk. Regardless of what he may say, Barack doesn't have the slightest intention of bombing Iran or anything whatsoever in that regard. Reminds me of his expressed intention to drill offshore before the oil spill. I knew without a doubt he wouldn't do it and wondered what pretext he would use to flip-flop; that's why when the platform explosion happened, I immediately assumed he had engineered it.
I like the way you think.