The prospect of Iran receiving S-400 systems from Russia has sparked discussions in Israel about the possibility of striking Tehran's nuclear facilities.

Bloomberg writes about it.

According to interlocutors of the publication in Israel and the USA, who are familiar with the situation, this will speed up the adoption of such a decision.

Last week, this issue was raised by the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu.

"The longer you wait, the more difficult it becomes. We have waited a very long time. I can tell you that I will do everything in my power to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon," he told a security conference in Tel Aviv.

The publication reminds that Russia has not publicly stated whether it will transfer the S-400 systems to Iran, but Moscow and Tehran have become closer after the start of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Kremlin and the Russian Defense Ministry did not respond to reporters' requests for comment, and Netanyahu's office also declined to comment.

At the same time, Israel continues to hope that the US will take the lead in any possible strike.

However, the Joe Biden administration has so far preferred diplomacy.

Experts note that Iran's acquisition of the S-400 will make it more difficult to strike.

According to Middle East defense expert Jeremy Binney, the systems can engage aerial targets up to 250 kilometers away and will create a "red zone" for aircraft.

Former senior Israeli military intelligence official Yossi Kuperwasser added that the more air defense equipment Tehran has, the more difficult it is to hit them.

"We analyze when the most convenient moment for action comes," he said.

It should be noted that Iran's nuclear program causes concern among the world community.

International observers say that by the end of 2023, Iran will have enough uranium, enriched to 60%, to make ten nuclear bombs.

It will be recalled that the nuclear agreement with Iran was concluded in the summer of 2015.

It provides permission for Iran's peaceful use of nuclear energy in exchange for Tehran's promise not to develop nuclear weapons.

The parties agreed that Tehran would significantly limit its nuclear program in exchange for the West lifting economic sanctions.

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