Israel has refueling tankers for its attack planes, surveillance drones and sophisticated F-35 fighter jets, theoretically enabling it to strike at Iran’s nuclear sites without having to rely on American aircraft. But it is likely Israel could not inflict the level of damage that U.S. bombers could achieve.

When asked on Oct. 2 whether he would support an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear program, President Joe Biden replied "no." It's the right answer and one I hope he sticks to.