Israel cannot carry out an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities on its own
An Israeli strike would require the active co-operation of the US, it would be in effect a joint US-Israeli mission. Israeli F15 and F16 warplanes would not only have to fly and be refuelled in Iraqi airspace - controlled by the Americans - but the whole operation would require logistical support from US bases on the ground in Iraq. Support helicopters would need to be based in Iraq and rescue teams needed to evacuate any downed Israeli pilots would have to operate inside Iraq.
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