Monday, May 5, 2025

Israeli security analyst: Iran at its weakest in 45 years, Israel could strike before US deal

Israel could attack Iran’s nuclear sites before the end of the U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, says Israel analyst Dr. Dan Diker, president of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs. Dr. Diker spoke at an event last week called Voices of Valor, organized by Ynet, ILTV News, and Israel+ for Memorial Day and Independence Day, where he stated that the Islamic Republic has “been hit very hard” by Israel over the last year.

During an interview with ILTV’s Lidar Grave-Lazi, Dr. Diker spoke about the possibility of an Israeli strike against Iran. Responding to the question, “Is Israel missing an historic opportunity to deal a deadly blow to the regime once and for all, in your view?” Dr. Diker said the Jewish state still has an opportunity, but also affirmed that “Iran has been dealt a blow” by Israel.

“There have been two direct attacks by Israel,” Dr. Diker pointed out. “Israel has just completely destroyed its air defense system in strategic strikes.”Dr. Diker noted that the Iranian proxy strategy, which appeared to be very solid at the outbreak of the Oct. 7 Gaza War in 2023, “has essentially been destroyed.” “Let's remember, Iran is not Iran only,” Diker argued. “It's Iran and what they call the axis of resistance, the terror proxy network. That has essentially been destroyed. It has been dismantled.”This has led to an unprecedented weakening of Iran, according to Dr. Diker. “Iran is at its most vulnerable that it's been in 45 years. And Israel has the opportunity to take military action.” However, the analyst also argued that this weakness gives Israel time to make a decision.    (Read More)