Dr. Salem AlKetbi is a UAE political analyst.
Diplomacy has failed to stop Iran’s nuclear program. Instead, Tehran has used negotiations as cover and as a way to gain time to advance its capabilities, as many feared would happen. What now? Opinion.
Rapid developments in Iran’s nuclear program are creating a new reality that forces Israel to seriously consider a preemptive strike. Recent reports from the International Atomic Energy Agency show growing international alarm over Iran’s progress toward nuclear weapons capability, which represents an existential threat to Israel and regional stability.
The latest IAEA report reveals deeply troubling developments, confirming that Iran has dramatically accelerated uranium enrichment. Iran has increased production of 60% enriched uranium, dangerously close to the 90% threshold needed for weapons. Current data shows Iran’s stockpile of 60% enriched uranium has reached approximately 408.6 kilograms, growing by 133.8 kilograms over the past three months compared to just 92 kilograms in the previous period.
These figures are deeply concerning, as Iran now has enough material to build multiple nuclear weapons if it chooses to enrich further. The IAEA calculates that just 46 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium could theoretically produce one nuclear bomb with additional enrichment. Iran’s current stockpile could yield 8-9 nuclear weapons.
....But Iran would almost certainly hit back hard against any Israeli strike, with several possible responses ranging from targeted to limited attacks. Iran might launch direct missile strikes against specific Israeli targets while trying to avoid all-out war.
....More likely, Iran would activate its network of regional allies to launch coordinated attacks against Israeli targets, potentially spreading the conflict across the Middle East. This would include Hezbollah in Lebanon, militias in Syria and Iraq, the Houthis in Yemen, and possibly sleeper cells elsewhere. Iran could combine direct missile strikes with proxy attacks for maximum impact. (Ed note: Is this UAE analyst suggesting the start of Psalm 83? It sure sounds like it. IT NOW APPEARS THAT ISRAEL NATIONAL NEWS-ARUTZ SHEVA- HAS JUST PULLED THIS ARTICLE, BUT WE WILL LEAVE IT POSTED. NOW CHECK THEIR -READ MORE-. (Read More )
