Events in Syria have created a window of opportunity, sources have told Times of Israel

The Israeli Air Force is carrying out preparations for "potential strikes" on Iranian nuclear facilities, military officials have told Times of Israel.

West Jerusalem believes that the surprise takeover of Syria by militant rebels has weakened Tehran's position in the region, which could prompt Iran to speed up its atomic program, the outlet said.

Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes have taken out most of Syrian air defenses, clearing the way for an operation against Iran.

Tehran has long insisted that its nuclear program is peaceful and civilian in nature, contrary to allegations by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Iran has sought an atomic bomb. In 2015, the world's top five nuclear powers struck a deal with Iran to monitor its nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief, but the US unilaterally withdrew from this agreement in 2018.

Israel reportedly considered strikes on Iranian nuclear sites after Tehran's October 1 missile barrage, but did not follow through on those plans.

Poster Comment:

The desire to strike at Israel's nuclear facilities has been around a long time.

But Israel Firsters have decided to change facts on the ground prior to Trumps presidency. They did give long range missiles to Kiev to attack Russia. They did collapse Syria. Maybe they can start an expanded Mideast war before Trump takes office.