Former Navy Chief: No Current Reason to Attack Iran
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Former Navy Commander Eliezer Marom stated there is no current intelligence or compelling event to justify an attack on Iran, despite ongoing international diplomatic efforts. Cheney suggested that any military action should target Iran's nuclear and missile programs but noted current limitations. He also doubted the US would support such a campaign against Iran, predicting President Trump could face congressional opposition. An attack would only be justified by specific intelligence regarding nuclear tests or mass missile production.
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- Former Navy Commander Eliezer Marom sees no current reason for an attack on Iran.
- Delegations from various countries are urging Iran towards negotiations, expressing concern.
- Cheney outlined two key objectives for attacking Iran: nuclear program and missiles.
- Cheney doubts the US would legitimize a military campaign against Iran.
- President Trump could face congressional opposition to military action against Iran.
- An attack on Iran would be justified by intelligence on nuclear tests or mass missile production.
Following the midterm elections, which passed without the anticipated attacks on Iran, the question of a potential conflict remains. Former Navy Commander Eliezer Marom stated on 103FM that there is currently no compelling event or intelligence to justify an attack on Iran. He noted that delegations from various countries have recently visited Iran, urging them towards negotiations with expressions of concern. Marom believes that while pressure on Iran's leadership will eventually yield results, an immediate military strike is not warranted at this time, and he does not see Prime Minister Netanyahu having taken significant action beyond media statements.
Cheney suggested that any further significant military action against Iran should focus on two primary objectives: damaging Iran's nuclear program and targeting its ballistic missile capabilities. However, he observed that Iran's nuclear facilities show no significant current activity, and its missile industry is heavily damaged, making such strikes less impactful. Cheney also commented on the difficulty of achieving a complete victory by toppling the Iranian regime, noting that such an objective is not sustainable for the military and that attacking Iran might even strengthen the regime.
Regarding the United States' involvement, Cheney expressed doubt about the legitimacy of a military campaign in the US, predicting that President Donald Trump would lose significant domestic support and could be blocked by Congress if he pursued military action. He concluded that clear military objectives must be defined before any attack. Specifically, an attack would be justified if intelligence indicated Iran was actively spinning centrifuges and preparing for a nuclear test, or if Iran began producing hundreds of missiles monthly and thousands annually, posing a significant threat to Israel.
