«Bush lacks political power...!»

On January 7, 2007, the London Times reported that it has learned from “several Israeli military sources” that “Israel has drawn up secret plans to destroy Iran’s uranium enrichment facilities with tactical nuclear weapons.” [Revealed: Israel plans nuclear strike on Iran, by Uzi Mahnami and Sara Butler]

The Times also reports that

“Israeli and American officials have met several times to consider military action. Military analysts said the disclosure of the plans could be intended to put pressure on Tehran to halt enrichment, cajole America into action or soften up world opinion in advance of an Israeli attack.”

In other news reports -- Israeli general suggests to use Azerbaijan’s airbases in strike against Iran -- Israeli General Oded Tira is quoted as follows:

“President Bush lacks the political power to attack Iran. As an American strike in Iran is essential for our existence, we must help him pave the way by lobbying the Democratic Party (which is conducting itself foolishly) and US newspaper editors. We need to do this in order to turn the Iranian issue to a bipartisan one and unrelated to the Iraq failure.”