[rmlew]

Israel can take out much, or most of the Iranian program. But it would have to fly over Iraq. Ergo, the US will be blamed and face retaliation. And ISrael cannot take out Iran's navy and anti-ship missiles. Israel hits Iran, Iran closes the Persian Gulf.
The US and Saudis could do it faster, easier, and completely.

[org.whodat]

WTF, a missile on the religious leaders ass will take out the nuclear threat. Especially if the tip of the missile has about 10 megaton.