Israel-Iran War: How To Help And To What Extent Isn't An Easy Call.

Today, there was a terrorist attack in Tel Aviv by Palestinians that killed six and wounded nine. That was followed by Iran launching at least 180 ballistic missiles against Israel. 

So, now we know a few things: first off, Israel and Iran are at war. Is that the way we in the West want it to go or do partners in the Middle East come into the war on both sides turning this war into a regional war? And the last option is for the United States and Western nations to get directly involved in the war.

Since this is a war between a de jure nuclear power and de facto nuclear nation, the West will have to be exceedingly careful how much it gets involved in this conflict. More than likely, the West will follow the Ukraine model and resupply Israel as necessary. That would seem to be the sensible way to go. The West can't directly put boots on the ground in the Middle East in the middle of this conflict or we risk being drawn into war. Put another way, direct American involvement could conceivably draw in Russia on Iran's side.

One wonders if Netanyahu and Khamenei are pleased. Upon reflection, probably not.