Only a choice by Saudi Arabia to cooperate would make it possible. And with their Sunni disposition, they dearly loathe the Shiite in next door Iran (and the feeling’s mutual, though somehow Saudi Arabia manages to let them come and pilgrimage to Mecca without serious incident). Would the Saudis do the unthinkable and tell Israel “Ok you Jewish dogs, you got 48 hours, come on and sock it to Iran”???
“Would the Saudis do the unthinkable and tell Israel “Ok you Jewish dogs, you got 48 hours, come on and sock it to Iran”???”
The bomb project is widely dispersed and very hardened. It will take a lot longer than 48 hours.
Also, I’d suspect the Saudis of letting Israel do the work and then knocking out the planes while they are returning or refueling. Just cooperating with Israel would give the House of Saud severe internal political problems; perhaps fatal ones. Cooperating and then betraying would be cause for celebration and would enhance the Saudi ruling family’s position and power.
This is why I think the Iranian oil facilities would be a better bet. No risk to men or planes. The job can be done by subs already on station in the Persian Gulf.
When the IAF bombers penetrate Iranian air pace, they will be following Saudi and Qatari pilots tasked with taking out defenses and radar.
The whole shebang will be directed by joint commanders in a Saudi AWACS flying out over the Gulf