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The U.S. intelligence source said while some analysts believe an Israeli attack may be imminent, close I&W monitoring of Israeli defense posture indicated that only their civil defense had been “spun up” at the moment.
“You can’t launch a strike where the possibility of massive retaliation is very high and not have anything activated,” he said.
“One curious thing is that we’re taking a lot of imagery of the (Israeli) defense sites – more than usual,” he added. “You might see one report every few weeks on something (but) there were five just today.”
Originally posted by AllUrChips
One could call the source into question but other than that, before any pre-emptive strike takes place on iranian soil, a false flag will have to take place wheather it be here or abroad. So once that attack happens, then you will see isreal strike. They could not withstand the worldwide scrutiny if they were to strike first. My opinion anyway
Originally posted by Fractured.Facade
reply to post by AllUrChips
Before Israel moves to strike Iran they need to be 100% certain the USA will back them up.
Any strikes on Iran, by Israel will be viewed by the Iranians as an attack led by the USA.
They don't see any separation.
If Israel launches air strikes, the US military should warn them to turn around, or be shot out of the sky.
The USA should avoid being drawn into this war, no matter what it takes.
Final warning!
edit on 19-10-2011 by Fractured.Facade because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Fractured.Facade
reply to post by AllUrChips
Before Israel moves to strike Iran they need to be 100% certain the USA will back them up.
Any strikes on Iran, by Israel will be viewed by the Iranians as an attack led by the USA.
They don't see any separation.
If Israel launches air strikes, the US military should warn them to turn around, or be shot out of the sky.
The USA should avoid being drawn into this war, no matter what it takes.
Final warning!
edit on 19-10-2011 by Fractured.Facade because: (no reason given)