The Only Feasible Option for Israel: Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Reactors

Israel faces an existential threat from Iran’s advancing nuclear program, leaving it with one clear course of action: the destruction of Iran’s nuclear reactors and enrichment facilities. Tehran’s relentless pursuit of nuclear weapons, coupled with its explicit calls for Israel’s annihilation, demands a decisive response. Diplomacy has faltered, with Iran enriching uranium to near weapons-grade levels and obstructing international inspections. For Israel, waiting for a breakthrough in U.S.-Iran talks is no longer viable.

The Israeli Defense Forces are reportedly preparing for a potential strike, a move that reflects both necessity and strategic clarity. While Iran’s fortified facilities pose operational challenges, Israel’s proven military precision—demonstrated in operations against Hamas and Hezbollah—equips it to set back Iran’s nuclear ambitions significantly. The risks of retaliation are real, but the alternative—a nuclear-armed Iran—threatens not only Israel but regional and global stability.
Destroying Iran’s nuclear infrastructure is not an act of aggression but a defensive imperative. It would buy critical time, deter a regional arms race, and potentially foster alliances with Gulf states sharing Israel’s concerns. With Tehran’s intentions clear, Israel’s preemptive action is the only feasible option to ensure its survival and secure the region’s future.

Matthew Narh Tetteh, author of The Modern Jewish State of Israel: The Jews and Israel