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Scoop: Biden discussed plans to strike Iran nuclear sites if Tehran speeds toward bomb
https://www.axios.com ^ | 1/2/2024 | Barak Ravid

Posted on 01/02/2025 7:42:03 PM PST by bitt

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan presented President Biden with options for a potential U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear facilities if the Iranians move towards a nuclear weapon before Jan. 20, in a meeting several weeks ago that remained secret until now, three sources with knowledge of the issue tell Axios.

Why it matters: A U.S. strike on Iran's nuclear program during the lame duck period would be an enormous gamble from a president who promised he would not allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon, but who would also risk handing a fresh conflict over to his successor. Biden did not green light a strike during the meeting and has not done so since, the sources said.

Biden and his national security team discussed various options and scenarios during the meeting, which took place roughly one month ago, but the president did not make any final decision, according to the sources. A U.S. official with knowledge of the issue said the White House meeting was not prompted by new intelligence or intended to end in a yes or no decision from Biden. Instead, it was part of a discussion on "prudent scenario planning" of how the U.S. should respond if Iran were to take steps like enriching Uranium to 90% purity before Jan. 20, the official said. Another source said there are currently no active discussions inside the White House about possible military action against Iran's nuclear facilities. Behind the scenes: Some of Biden's top aides have argued internally that two trends —the acceleration of Iran's nuclear program, and the weakening of Iran and its proxies in their war with Israel — together give Biden an imperative and an opportunity to strike.

The sources said some of Biden's aides, including Sullivan, think that the degrading of Iran's air

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1 posted on 01/02/2025 7:42:03 PM PST by bitt
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To: bitt

Wag that Dog, Big Guy.


2 posted on 01/02/2025 7:42:39 PM PST by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!)
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To: null and void; aragorn; EnigmaticAnomaly; kalee; Kale; AZ .44 MAG; Baynative; bgill; bitt; ...

Jake Sullivan ....OMG


3 posted on 01/02/2025 7:42:55 PM PST by bitt (<img src=' 'width=30%>)
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To: bitt

Iran has been days away from having the bomb for decades.


4 posted on 01/02/2025 7:44:05 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (The worst thing about censorship is █████ ██ ████ ████ ████ █ ███████ ████. FJB.)
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To: bitt

Nothing like starting WWIII to torpedo Orange Hitler.


5 posted on 01/02/2025 7:44:43 PM PST by packagingguy
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To: bitt

Slo Joe BARF!


6 posted on 01/02/2025 7:45:07 PM PST by Texas Fossil (Texas is not about where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind and Attitude.)
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To: bitt

We’re still pretending the guy isn’t a vegetable are we? This is treason.


7 posted on 01/02/2025 7:46:24 PM PST by HYPOCRACY (Democracy is dead. Long live the Republic!)
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“sources with knowledge of the issue tell Axios”

In otherwords. Carefully cultivated and digested bullcrap from the Biden staff.


8 posted on 01/02/2025 7:47:52 PM PST by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes)
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if it was a secret until now

why is it not still a secret


9 posted on 01/02/2025 7:48:47 PM PST by one guy in new jersey
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To: bitt

What fresh hell is this from The Potato’s Puppeteers?


10 posted on 01/02/2025 7:55:05 PM PST by kiryandil (No one in AZ that voted for Trump voted for Gallego )
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"Discussed"

Cliff Claven discusses many things, so can Joe Biden.

"Cheers"

11 posted on 01/02/2025 7:55:39 PM PST by blackdog ((Z28.310) Be careful what you say. Your refrigerator may be listening & reporting you.)
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We’re still pretending the guy isn’t a vegetable are we? This is treason.

The Puppeteers should all be dragged out and strung up.

With a nice televised tune-up, beforehand.

12 posted on 01/02/2025 7:56:40 PM PST by kiryandil (No one in AZ that voted for Trump voted for Gallego )
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But does Biden actually remember the meeting, or why he was there?


13 posted on 01/02/2025 7:59:16 PM PST by BuchananBrigadeTrumpFan (If in doubt, it's probably sarcasm)
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To: BuchananBrigadeTrumpFan
The pedophile clown only remembers losing control of his sphincter, yet again.

And Doc Jill remembers having to change the full diaper at the Offal Orifice changing station, yet again.

14 posted on 01/02/2025 8:06:24 PM PST by kiryandil (No one in AZ that voted for Trump voted for Gallego )
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To: bitt

“Only if I get pudding!”
~jojo


15 posted on 01/02/2025 8:11:32 PM PST by dynachrome (Auslander Raus!)
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So wait. Barack and Joe send Iran billions of dollars, and then threaten to attack them if they get spunky.

It’s coming out both ends from these people.


16 posted on 01/02/2025 8:14:07 PM PST by lurk (u)
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To: Jane Long

Dr,Jill found the blue pill.


17 posted on 01/02/2025 8:18:07 PM PST by lightman (Beat the Philly fraud machine the Amish did onest, ja? Nein, zweimal they did already!)
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To: bitt

Give me a f’n break. This guy doesn’t even know what day it is, literally.


18 posted on 01/02/2025 8:19:21 PM PST by technically right
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To: HYPOCRACY

Where in Hades is Congress while this late stage dementia patient toys around with military plans that have irreversible consequences?

If he commits some insane act they should all hang. Every man Jack and woman Jill of them.


19 posted on 01/02/2025 8:20:43 PM PST by TigersEye (18 days until Joe's banana republic falls ... like Joe boarding an airplane. Hold fast!)
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To: HYPOCRACY

We’re still pretending the guy isn’t a vegetable are we? This is treason.“

Right, never give up the con and it is treason.


20 posted on 01/02/2025 8:22:34 PM PST by gibsonguy
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