[eddie]

My point was that I don't believe Israel can sustain a war against Iran because of the distance involved. Once they attack iran, their first strike better do the job, because they will have their handsfull with Hamas from southern Lebanon and Palestine. It will then fall on the US to sustain the attacks, which we could do. We would hammer them from the air and sea. Doubt we could afford a land war, but the Air Force and Navy certainly could put the hurt on them. The Iranians could get a few hits in themselves, but the response would not be to their liking. Even without using nukes.