Monk

There may be a little paranoia in it, but we can also afford to be cooler about the possibilities. I have to think that the Israelis have good reason to feel uneasy. Iran already supports terrorists groups seeking to undermine Israel, and it is not a gross exaggeration to say that the Iranian government, along with Islamists in general, would love to see Israel annhilated. From there, it might be hoped that Mutually Assured Destruction would keep those nuclear weapons holstered, but I think there is reason to worry that the Iranian government wouldn't mind going out in a blaze of glory (understanding that the leaders will probably be 'vacationing' elsewhere during an attack). In any case, I suppose we will find out, because I do not think we have ever succeeded in keeping a country from getting nuclear weapons.