Thinking About the Unthinkable: An Israel-Iran Nuclear War

The American Thinker ^ | August 23, 2015 | John Bosma

[Mr Apple]

Your entire post (#19) and it’s bottom line, re-inforces -to me at least- that Israel must strike 1st! (and soon)

[GOPJ]

Obama would rat out Israel over anything... he is NOT a friend of Israel...

[Mr Apple]

"The Iranians have crude atomic warheads."

"True, but keep in mind that it only takes one nuke (even a crude one) to ruin your whole day."

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Netanyahu fully realizes this and I'd imagine it's all the more reason that Israel must strike 1st.

[arthurus]

I suspect Israel has not struck because the Sultan has threatened to shoot down Israeli planes if they launch against Iran. Unofficial US spokesfolks have also suggested, Since Bush II, that the USA may, if necessary, invade Israel to rectify the persecution of the Palestinians. Bush II’s friendship with and support for Israel was not unequivocal, either.

[PIF]

Obama obligated the US to protect Iran’s sites, which means Isreal will have to go through the US first.

[Leaning Right]

There were reports that 0bama threatened to shoot down Israeli aircraft when they were considering a strike last year.

I read that too. But I have trouble believing that a US officer would actually follow such an order. Target an Israeli plane, then pull the trigger. I just can't process that.

Remember the scene from the Sand Pebbles where the US ship's captain ordered his crew to fire on the Chinese civilians? Everyone's guns "jammed". I would hope that the same would happen here.

But I suppose I'm being way too optimistic.

[Mr Apple]

from another 'deal' thread this morning:
“Only the Zionist regime (Israel) and warmongers in the US are against it.” Rouhani’s accusatory comments follow the same theme as the remarks uttered by President Obama in defense of the deal as of late.

If the "deal" is not stopped then everything Rouhani says will then be irrelevant. The bridge will have been burned. He and his Iran should visualize themselves as shattered glass. I presume that the densely populated civilian areas in Iran might be spared, but then again, they will be at the mercy of the prevailing winds which should, if Israel times it correctly, will be blowing Southeastwards.

[SVTCobra03]

Unthinkable? Not to those of us who have read Ezekiel 38-39.

[grey_whiskers]

What he forgets, if this scenario is true -- and he has the brains of a tree stump -- is that the survivors of all three will be looking for him rather intensely following cessation of hostilities.

And not to award him another Nobel Peace Prize.

[justa-hairyape]

Israel needs to start a worldwide rebellion against the corrupt UN and all of its cronies. The time has arrived.

[Joe Boucher]

Israel needs to nuke Iran without telling any one or else obammy will spill the beans
Cause he is a mooselimb and a closet fag.

[crabpott]

I agree.
Why would a president want to put his “legacy” on the table by allowing Iran have the bomb and quite likely use it on somebody, perhaps even us?
If Iran uses the bomb on Israel or the Great Satan Obama’s “legacy” with the West will forever be one of utter hate of his memory. He couldn't care less.
What I believe is he wants his “legacy” to be held by the Muslim world. If one of his nukes (and they Will be his as if built by his own hands) takes out Israel his name will be muttered five times a day in every prayer throughout the entire Muslim world forever. This all is just a set up to make himself the second most perfect man ever next to Allah. In connecting the dots that's what I see. Truly pray I'm wrong.

[minnesota_bound]

What is in it for John Boehner and Mitch McConnell?
Is it money?

[Eleutheria5]

Oh, joy.

[Mister Da]

There are too many possibilities to contemplate an Israeli nuclear first strike, & 99% are bad outcomes. Just one nuclear volley from Russia would obliterate Israel in 30 minutes or less. Who’s gonna object after Israel launches first? Obama, Europe, China? Even if you object, how do you respond? Armageddon?

Israel’s best hope might be to wait out the end of Obama’s term & pray for a strong US president who will cancel this nonsense treaty & come down hard on Iran.

I don’t understand Europe’s Russia’s quick acceptance of a nuclear armed Iran. Do they think they are not on the list of Iran’s Satans? Who will defend them if Obama wont?

Before Iran can use a nuclear weapon, it must first test it, usually several times. Making it operational takes more testing - launches & detonations. Such testing is easy to detect & monitor. This will be the last chance Israel & the World has to stop this madness.

So there is time but very little of it, maybe 2 years or more.

Who is elected our next President will probably determine the outcome of this stalemate. Let’s not forget that Iran released the hostages the same day Reagan took office.

[BwanaNdege]

Let’s not forget that Iran released the hostages the same day Reagan took office.

Unfortunately, the one and only Ronald Reagan died 11 years ago.

[Louis Foxwell]

Same as ever. They get to stay and play in the big sand box.

[Pelham]

A conventional invasion with a nuclear defense?

[rmlew]

I have another weapon Israel could use and would be more likely to use Jericho ICBMS carrying 1 or 2 ton solid depleted uranium or tungsten warheads. 1 one ton solid warhead causes 08.25% of a Kiloton (ie 82.5 tons) of damage focused on a small area. Think of it is a precision guided meteorite. A few of those would cause considerable damage to any facility. Follow with a few 2000lb precision guided bombs.

[Mr Apple]

Bttt for your excellent post # 39