'Invade Iran or accept talks,' ex-Israeli Air Force chief warns

'Invade Iran or accept talks,' ex-Israeli Air Force chief warns

Former IAF commander Eitan Ben Eliyahu said Operation Rising Lion delayed Iran’s nuclear program but did not destroy it, warning Tehran is learning for the next round.

Former Israel Air Force commander Maj.-Gen. (res.) Eitan Ben Eliyahu speaks out about Iran

He spoke on 103FM on Thursday, saying the June campaign, known as Operation Rising Lion, delayed Iran’s nuclear program for years but did not eliminate it. “Maybe the weakness in our strike is that we did not eliminate the nuclear program, but we did delay it for many years,” Ben Eliyahu said, referring to Israel’s recent operations against Iran. He cautioned that the Islamic Republic is studying the conflict closely and adapting. “Either you…