WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch Will the U.S. Help Israel Eliminate Iran's Nuclear Threat?
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Jun 16, 2025 
Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, offers keen insights into the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. He discusses how Donald Trump's policies may have influenced Israel's bold military actions. The conversation underscores the strategic collaboration between Israel and Iranian dissidents, highlighting their covert operations against Iran's nuclear facilities. Dubowitz also probes the U.S.'s role in supporting Israel, the complexities surrounding military aid, and the broader geopolitical stakes at play. It's a riveting exploration of modern diplomacy and defense.
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Israel's Intelligence Dominance
- Israel achieved extraordinary success through a sophisticated deception operation and intelligence dominance inside Iran.
- Iranian agents and dissidents deeply penetrated Iran's military and nuclear establishment, aiding Israel.
Key Iranian Nuclear Sites Destroyed
- Israel has destroyed key Iranian nuclear sites at Natanz and Isfahan, significantly damaging uranium enrichment and metal conversion.
- They killed 14 out of 15 targeted nuclear scientists, greatly delaying Iran's program.
Fordow Site's Strategic Challenge
- The Fordow nuclear site is deeply buried and heavily defended, making it difficult for Israel to destroy alone.
- The US Air Force's B-2 bombers and massive ordnance penetrators could decisively destroy Fordow if deployed.