; (2) ensure that Israel and other allies are prepared for all contingencies if Iran pursues development of a nuclear weapon; (3) send a clear signal to Iran that development of a nuclear weapon will never be tolerated; and (4) reaffirm the United States commitment to deter Iranian nuclear development with a credible military threat. 4. Study and report (a) Study The President, acting through the Secretary of Defense, shall seek to conduct a study with the Government of Israel on Israeli military requirements to defend itself against a wide range of threats to Israel’s qualitative military edge (as such term is defined in section 36(h)(3) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(h)(3) )) and national security, including an Iranian nuclear weapon. Such study shall include an analysis of gaps in Israel’s security requirements, including infrastructure, munitions, intelligence sharing, satellites, and the extent to which the transfer of United States ordnance to Israel would advance the national interests of both countries. (b) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall transmit to Congress a report that contains the results of the study described in subsection (a). (c) Form The report referred to in subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. 5. Actions to ensure Israel is prepared for all contingencies if Iran seeks to develop a nuclear weapon (a) In general Subject to the preliminary conditions described in subsection (b), the President is authorized to take the actions described in subsection (c), upon the request of the Government of Israel, to ensure Israel is prepared for all contingencies if Iran seeks to develop a nuclear weapon. (b) Preliminary conditions The President may exercise the authority of subsection (a) only if the President first determines and certifies to Congress that— (1) it is consistent with the results of the study and report required under section 4 to do so