Israel could face sanctions and sanctions if it attacks Iran . A successful raid could set back Iran 's uranium enrichment program by several years . ` Failure to prevent Iran from nearing the nuclear threshold will undoubtedly intensify the drive of other states in the region for nuclear weapons , '' said Shmuel Bar , director of studies at the Israeli Institute of Policy and Strategy . Israel must balance the risks and benefits of attacking nuclear sites in Iran .
Israel could face sanctions and sanctions if it attacks Iran . A successful raid could set back Iran 's uranium enrichment program by several years . Israel must balance the risks and benefits of attacking nuclear sites in Iran .