Strange Friends — But It May Work

The information that Israel is having talks with Saudi Arabia to use Saudi airspace for an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities MAY be a means to put a rod in Obama’s spine, but I expect that it may eventually be used.

Israel reportedly lacks refueling capability, but taking off and landing from Saudi soil would be a piece of cake, and the Israeli jets could reach Saudi soil over a tributary of the Red Sea. Saudi’s have always are said to be ready for airspace use, but it appears the old enemies are engaging in closer cooperation for an attack on a common enemy, Iran..

The other problem is bombs capable of deep penetration, and there is a question if Israel has that capability. Their scientific and manufacturing capabilities are superior, so they may not need our help — perhaps they already have it, or perhaps they don’t need it.

Worst case scenario is that Israel uses THEIR nuclear weapons. THAT would certainly put a period on the subject, at the risk of Israel’s international reputation.

Given the risk of an Iranian nuclear weapon, I doubt that they, either Israel or the Saudis care about reputation.

Few actually know. Israel is not going to let Iran have, or even get near a nuclear weapon. Only Obama/Kerry can use less than lethal means like sanctions, but my confidence I them is nil.

I suspect that STUXNET virus cooperation was the most that Obama will do – something that does not have his fingerprints.

I hope I am wrong. I hope that we have Israel’s and the Saudis back. It might be what is necessary to take attention off Obamacare.

As Tough As France, or John Kerry!

The Associated Press headline says it all, “France out-toughs US over Iran Nuclear Program.”

France?

Arghhhh! Aside from the fact that our weak presence annoys our ally, Israel, (not to mention, The Saudis), it further demonstrates our diplomatic weakness overall in the Middle East.

Part of that is the Obama dithering on Syria, part Obama’s overall dithering in the Middle East, and part John Kerry, who simply does not radiate the military and diplomatic power of the most powerful nation on earth. Even Hillary is a more powerful personality.

I think we can count on Iran getting the bomb unless Israel acts, and from a world view it is difficult while these talks are in progress. In the end, if Israel gets information that the Iranians are rushing for finalization, they will act even if it will only slow finalization.

This is not a pretty picture. I remember that we also said that North Korea would not be allowed to get an atomic bomb, and they have one.

Of course North Korea does not threaten Israel.  If they had, Israel would have taken care of the situation.

On the subject of North Korea, the book “Act of War — Lyndon Johnson, North Korea, and the Capture of the Spy Ship Pueblo” by Jack Cheevers is now on Amazon.com and can be ordered for delivery next month.