Preparations for a possible strike on Iran stepped up
James Forsyth 12:53pm
The speculation over whether President George W. Bush will order strikes on Iran before he leaves office in January 2009 will ramp up another notch with the news that the Bush administration is requesting $88 million to alter B-2 Stealth bombers so that they can carry the largest conventional bomb yet developed by the US military. These bunker busting bombers would enable the US to hit the parts of Iran’s nuclear network that are far below the surface.
Jonathan Karl, ABC News’s national security correspondent, has the story: The one-line explanation for the request said it is in response to 'an urgent operational need from theater commanders.' …
There doesn't appear to be any potential targets for a bomb like that in Iraq. It could potentially be used on Taliban or al Qaeda hideouts in the caves along the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, but there would be no need to use a stealth bomber there. So where would the military use a stealth bomber armed with a 30,000-pound bomb like this? Defense analysts say the most likely target for this bomb would be Iran's flagship nuclear facility in Natanz, which is both heavily fortified and deeply buried. Hat Tip: Politico Playbook
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Stephen Rothbart
October 25th, 2007 3:25pm Report this commentIran is run by a man who thinks he has his God given right to achieve, not just the destruction of Israel but also the imposition of a Holy end to the world. All I can say is that it is a good thing someone is paying attention to this who understands that "dialogue" with a mad man is not an answer.
Max Kaye
October 25th, 2007 4:07pm Report this comment"These bunker busting bombers would enable the US to hit the parts of Iran’s nuclear network that are far below the surface." Inshallah.
TGF UKIP
October 25th, 2007 10:09pm Report this commentAnd I'm sure GW will enjoy the reaction in Europe and, more particularly, with the Democrat Presidential Candidates - should be fun watching the order of reaction.
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