The state of Israel has commenced a multipronged operation against the Iranian regime nuclear weapons program and other military capabilities. Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the operation and rationale in the video below. I would take his statements here at face value. Israel could not live with the Iranian nuclear sword of Damocles hanging over its head.

Netanyahu has taken action to preserve the Jewish state and Jewish civilization. If successful, the United States and the West will owe Israel a great debt. To those who have their head screwed on straight, the prospect of an Iranian regime with nuclear weapons is unthinkable.

Israel’s action is based on penetration of Iran’s nuclear program and study of its military capability. Israel seeks to destroy the essential physical elements of Iran’s nuclear program. The opening phase of the operation includes the assassination of several of the regime’s military leaders nuclear scientists. Israel seeks to compromise its missile force and thereby decrease its ability to respond to the operation. Israel has also neutralized Iran’s air defenses.