Israel has attacked Iran several times since October 7, 2023, when Hamas gunmen from the Gaza Strip entered southern Israel, killing about 1,200 people and kidnapping hundreds, according to New York Post.
Currently, with Tehran and its proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah seriously weakened after more than a year of conflict with Israel, several Israeli officials revealed to New York Post that Israel wants to eliminate Iran’s nuclear capabilities, possibly by force, if necessary.
Satellite image dated October 26, 2024 shows Khojir rocket engine casting facility near Iran’s capital Tehran
“We have no choice because we understand that [vũ khí hạt nhân của Iran] will target us and our position is that we oppose and hope there is a way to stop it that is not military. But if not [có cách ngăn chặn khác]we are ready to take military action,” an Israeli official said.
Meanwhile, another Israeli official told New York Post: “I think the nuclear problem is bigger than what we see. One is because of the way it spreads. It’s underground and in many locations, this situation will cause eradication all at once and Success becomes very difficult.
Additionally, the global consequences of a potential attack on nuclear facilities in Iran could be huge, with potential reactions from countries such as China, Russia and North Korea, according to New York Post.
“That could threaten the stability of the world, because once Russia and North Korea see us attacking Iran’s nuclear facility, they could say, ‘What’s going on?’ I think that’s a bigger question, like a global question that America [sẽ phải đối mặt]”, another Israeli official told New York Post.
The official said that it is also difficult for Israel to benefit from strategic ambiguity, such as when they attacked a suspected nuclear reactor in Syria in September 2007.
“Attacking a nuclear site hasn’t happened in many years, and I think the world is different [về] the way things work now, social media and all that. 15 years ago, when we attacked the nuclear plant in Syria, we didn’t even talk about it for 10 years. That helps us save face and whatnot [khiêu khích] anything,” the Israeli official added.
However, Israeli officials told New York Post that they trust US President-elect Donald Trump will support Israel when Israeli officials discuss their options. Unlike outgoing US President Joe Biden, Mr. Trump did not publicly condemn the possibility of Israel attacking nuclear facilities in Iran and repeatedly expressed his support for Israel to decide its own defense strategies. according to New York Post.
There is currently no information on the reaction of Iran as well as Israel and the US to the above comment.
On January 6, French President Emmanuel Macron said that Iran’s nuclear program is approaching the point of no return, according to Reuters. He also said that France will need to have a strategic discussion on Iran with the administration of US President-elect Donald Trump.
According to Mr. Macron, leaders will need to ask themselves whether they should launch a mechanism to restore sanctions on Iran before October 2025.
According to Bloomberg, Iran already possesses enough material to produce several nuclear warheads, if the country makes the political decision to do so.
Meanwhile, Iran affirms that its nuclear development program is only related to energy.
