The Gist Tehran Target Acquired...Damaged...Destroyed...Debated
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Jun 24, 2025 Yonah Jeremy Bob, a senior military correspondent for the Jerusalem Post and co-author of "Target Tehran," dives deep into Israel’s covert operations against Iran. He details coordinated strikes and the implications of U.S. military actions at Fordow. The discussion highlights the shift in Netanyahu's strategy, moving from caution to bold risks. Bob also touches on internal debates about targeting Khamenei and assesses how current actions have both diminished and complicated the Iranian nuclear threat. Plus, he connects ambitious policies with historical missteps.
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Israel and US Setbacks to Iran Nuclear Program
- Israel's Mossad executed hundreds of strikes and infiltrations over 15 years to cripple Iran's nuclear program.
- The US's massive bomb on Fordow pushed Iran's nuclear threat back about two years, a significant setback.
Netanyahu’s Shift to Bold Action
- Netanyahu was initially cautious but gained confidence after Israel’s successes against Hamas and Hezbollah.
- This momentum led to the high-risk decision to strike Iran's nuclear facilities with hopes the US would join.
Timing Crucial for Iranian Nuclear Strike
- The Iranian nuclear threat was close but not imminently deployable in the short term.
- The strike timing balanced risk with a unique window of opportunity before conditions worsened in late 2025.
