| ID | 119716 |
| Title Proper | Israel's military options, challenges and constraints in an attack on Iran |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Eilam, Ehud |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Israel might attack the Iranian oil industry or the Iranian leadership in order to weaken and if possible to bring down the regime. Yet Israel would probably focus on Iran's nuclear sites. Israel could launch planes, long range missiles and special forces. The United States could give Israel her biggest bunker buster bomb, the GBU-57B and a B-52 to carry it, so Israel could postpone her raid because such an arsenal would allow her to crack Iranian sites even a year from now.Either way the United States might be called help save Israeli air crews. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defence Studies Vol. 13, No. 1; Mar 2013: p.1-12 |
| Journal Source | Defence Studies Vol. 13, No. 1; Mar 2013: p.1-12 |
| Key Words | Israel ; Iran ; Israel - Military ; Israel - Iran Relation ; Nuclear Iran ; Iranian Oil Industry ; Bunker Buster Bombs ; Israel's Military Power ; Israel - US Relationship ; Israel Air Force (IAF) |