In case you haven't been paying attention, tonight Israel attacked Iran's nuclear sites, ballistic missile sites, and military command centers. Israel has also targeted specific leaders of the IRGC, and reportedly killed its leader.
Prime Minister Netanyahu has announced the attacks will continue until Iran's nuclear enrichment and weapon development programs are destroyed. As you can imagine, Israel is hunkered down expecting retaliatory strikes.
SecState Rubio has announced the attacks were undertaken unilaterally by the Israelis, who have declared they were left no choice when Iran refused to stop nuclear weapon development. Rubio further cautioned Iran to avoid retaliation against US personnel in the region, saying we have not been involved in these strikes. Implicit in his warning is that we are not now attacking Iran but will do so if we are attacked.
Iran has called for the death of Israel, which they call "the Little Satan" and of the United States which they call "the Great Satan." A view I share with many: if someone announces they seek your death, believe them and act accordingly.
Iran has been a theocratic pain the butt for their Arab neighbors, for Israel, for the entire region, and for the US. Regime change in Iran would be fully justified, I wish Israel well in this endeavor.
