Israel’s preemptive strike against Iran ＂or before November＂ (Photos)

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　　Israeli intelligence agencies have recently determined that Iran can develop into a nuclear weapon state in 2010-15 at the earliest. An Israeli cabinet official said last month that it was "inevitable" to use force against Iran. Some analysts believe that in view of the fact that Bush’s pro-Israel government is about to step down, some analysts say that the last few months of Bush’s term of office are indeed the best time for Israel to take the lead.

　　On July 9, Iran tested three missiles at the same time (TV photos). Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards successfully test-fired an improved Meteor-3 medium-range ballistic missile on the same day, which can cover all of Israel and US military bases in the Middle East, Iranian state television reported on the 9th. In addition, the Revolutionary Guard also tested several missiles with different ranges. Xinhua News Agency/Reuters

　　Concealed diplomatic deployment "before November or start work"

　　According to Hong Kong’s Ming Pao Daily News, although attacking Iran has certain risks and may lead to a full-scale conflict in the Middle East, for Israel, which has always been concerned about national security, the choice between allowing an Iran with a nuclear bomb or preempting it now is clear; In addition, the United States has always sought to dominate the Middle East. Based on fundamental national interests, it is impossible to allow Iran to possess nuclear weapons and challenge the position of the United States in the region.

Stand by with the Air Force F-15I fleet [data photo]

　　In recent months, some diplomatic actions are suspicious. Israel is secretly making diplomatic arrangements to attack Iran, so as to avoid being besieged once it attacks Iran’s nuclear facilities. On the 9th, Ha ‘aretz quoted Israeli officials as saying that Saudi officials had made it clear to Israel that the Sunni regime in Saudi Arabia did not oppose Israel’s attack on Iran, a Shiite regime. Saudi officials even told Israel that Iran caused concern in the Gulf countries.

　　In addition, Israel has recently held indirect talks with Syria and even its old enemies Hezbollah and Hamas. Some analysts believe that these efforts are to prepare for war, so as to prevent them from supporting Iran and launching rockets and other attacks on Israel after the war.

　　Whether and when Israel attacks Iran depends largely on the United States. John Bolton, an American neo-conservative hawk, predicted that Israel would attack Iran in the last few weeks of Bush’s term. Shmuel Bar, a former Israeli military intelligence official, also pointed out that before the US election in November, it will be the time to attack Iran, because Obama is likely to win, and he will have a dialogue with Iran after taking office, which will only make Israel’s chances of attacking Iran slim. (China News Network)

Editor: Li Erqing