Iran going nuclear or already there ?

The hardliners have always run the show in Iran even when there was a supposedly more moderate President in place. Despite the increased activity by their proxies there is still a disconnect between the rhetoric and the actions Iran is prepared to take. If they were truly intent on going off a cliff they would have engaged Israel and America in a war long ago over the numerous attacks inside Iran over the years.

They have denied involvement in this latest attack on the US base because they know there will be a severe reprisal. If America do bomb sites in Iran. We will hear loud noises about revenge on the great Satan but Iran will seek to avoid a direct war as they did when Soleimani(?) was taken out . If America or Israel lost an equivalent figure in an attack by Iran they would likely go to War with Iran. The Iranian leadership motivated by self preservation didn't because they know will lose and likely be removed from power in the process . So they clearly don't really believe in the rhetoric about martyrdom above all. A bit like the Hamas lads in Qatar spouting about how we love death over life as we enjoy an opulent life in the safety of Qatar.

It's complex and very difficult to fight Hamas fighters in built up areas. It was always going to be bloody for the IDF regardless.

Targeting nuclear facilities would be very different. Not sure how Israel would intend to do it (target parts of the chain, air only, or send in ground forces) but they'd probably do it with the US behind them. Iran is not helping it's cause in that regard with recent attacks and supporting Houthi attacks.

If Trump does get in, expect Netanyahu's govt to try it during that time-frame (depending on Iran).

Some sort of limited ground intervention, not traditional "boots on the ground". If Iran keep proceeding towards weaponisation, then Israel, at a stage in that, will have to take action. If they can't get at the facilities by air/ground, then they are limited to punitive action.

It's completely up to Iran really, if they pause their program and reign in their support of Hamas and militant groups, then they give Israel no excuse. However I think with the current Iranian regime that's very unlikely.

Looks like strikes are going to happen tonight or over the next 24 hours,

The US needs to send a loud and unequivocally message what ever happens next

What would the "ground intervention" consist of? And who would you see carrying it out?

I mean Israel can't invade Lebanon, and is having a very difficult time on the ground in Gaza, yet some people see Israel carrying out a ground campaign 1,000 km away from home. Is opium consumption mandatory where you guys are?

As long as Israel has air superiority, they can carry out sorties but that's about it.

2001 ... Afghanistan is the cause of all terrorism in the world ....

2002 ... Iraq is the cause of all terrorism in the world ...

2024 ... Iran is the cause of all terrorism in the world ....

Well ... they all cannot be guilty .... common denominator is hardliners from the West like Netanyahu and Trump ... the real terrorists ....

the common denominator may be radical islam in the case of taliban Afghanistan and mullahs in iran of course no one wants to say that

No no, Iran needs to publicly admit their nuclear capability now. That'll put a stop to those Israel terrorists and the US will have no option other than to FK back and stay within their own inbred hillbilly border. The world will be a better place for it

Israel don't need an excuse. They'll just make one up as desired.

Two entirely different theatres to operate in…

Iran might also face an internal uprising if conflict were to break out.

Any news on those strikes ?

That's worse than the fake NATO map used by the Russians .....

That's poor