New Air Refueling System Gives Israel Capacity For Strike On Iran

World Tribune ^ | May 11, 2010

[Strategy]

TEL AVIV -- Israel has developed the advanced air refueling systems that could facilitate a strike on Iran.

The officials also said the development overcame several years of refusals by Washington to supply the systems required for the 1,000 kilometer flight from Israel to Iran.

Officials said the Israel Air Force has overseen the development and deployment of air refueling systems for its U.S.-origin fighter-jet fleet.

[agere_contra]

The best time to attack Iran is two weeks before the Congressional elections. Obama’s hands will be tied.

[camerongood210]

When is the next new moon? Didn’t we have one just recently?

[throwback]

Is it a bluff? Why are they making it public? Is this a prod to Obama - stop Iran or we will? I hope they do have the capability. I also hope they have the bunker busters. Sends the message to Obama; take your weapons and stuff it.

[Jewbacca]

Winter. Lifting ability is better and nights are longer.

I personally expected a moonless night in December attack.

[lonevoice]

God bless and protect you, Israel. And, if the time comes and you do what you must, may God strengthen your courage and resolve.

[agere_contra]

Amen to that.

[thefactor]

No idea. I just remember seeing it around FR lately.

[saganite]

That’s an incredibly long trip, especially since the targets in Iran are in the North and that would put them approaching from the South and in a narrow corridor where Iranian radar would see them. IIRC the Saudis have given their permission to use their airspace but I don’t remember the source for that. I believe I did read it here on FR though.

[throwback]

Good point. Jewish votes and influence dangling by a thread right before the election. Makes it less likely this regime would intervene to stop it or slap the Israelis back afterward.

[mgstarr]

[rdl6989]

Ping

[ichabod1]

why would you say that pilgrim. :|

[Tulsa Ramjet]

and they hear our continuous yawns from across the pond.

they know this administration won’t support an offensive attack over the next 2.5 years, so sooner than later, they will have to do it on their own.

Iran’s leadership is due for an Extreme Makeover.

[CholeraJoe]

April isn’t very lucky. Google “Desert One” or “Operation Eagle Claw.”

[Jewbacca]

ROFLMAO.

Looking at who invented the nuclear bomb for the USA, I think we can do OK.

[ConservativeMind]

Because Israeli spies have been found throughout our government.

That is also how the Soviets got the secrets, along with the space shuttle design, and everything else.

It’s cheaper than coming up with it on your own. Just ask Stalin.

[ArrogantBustard]

And?

You did not refute, or even address, my comment.

If you'd rather live in a mohammedan world than a Christian world, that's your problem. Go to Iran, see how you like it.

[ConservativeMind]

That’s another reason I said Israel either stole, or were given the secrets. However, I do not believe we ever gave it to them willingly.

But, Einstein was a Jew, as were many others in the Manhattan Project. Consequently, these people could have provided help to their brothers.

[hennie pennie]

*ping*