By Aluf Benn : Iran - an attack is still possible
Talkback
Title:How naive can you be?
Name:Axel
City: State: Germany
"In that situation, it is better to lull them with reassuring statements than threaten them and prompt them to take countermeasures, such as strengthening their air defenses or armoring their nuclear facilities."

"Armoring facilities" is a decision to be made when these facilities are constructed, not ad hoc in response to the threat level.

"Strengthening air defences" is a reasonable move for Iran, regardless of and unconnected to the nuclear issue.