[Ancesthntr]

Why in the world would Israeli officials broadcast this? It is one thing if everyone suspects it, another if it is officially confirmed. Now the Mullahs will disperse their nuke sites, fortify them more and have their armed forces on higher alert status, none of which would (to put it mildly) increase the odds of success for any Israeli (or American) operation. This is just plain stupid.

[Pan_Yans Wife]

But, the IAEA already wants access to Iran's nuclear program. The mullah's know that Israel might strike. This is not a secret. In fact, I think it shows that Israel can rattle its saber, to remind Iran that they will not back down. It is posturing, at the moment. But, it doesn't mean that Israel wouldn't react in such a way, if necessary.

[zarman]

"Why in the world would Israeli officials broadcast this?....This is just plain stupid."
Not so stupid, Israeli's are probably trying to encourage/create movements on the ground so they can watch from spy satelites to refine their intelligence.