Israel is an extremely small country geographically, and Iran has threatened to destroy it innumerable times over the years. Just recently, an Iranian general declared his country could wipe Israel off the map with “one operation.” Fortunately, Iran would be well advised to think more than twice before trying. Although Israel has steadfastly adhered to a policy of “nuclear ambiguity,” it does possess the third leg in a nuclear triad: submarines capable of launching nuclear weapons. Currently Israel has five Dolphin-class diesel-electric subs.
Quote: “The most survivable arm of the nuclear triad is typically the sea-based one, consisting of nuclear-armed submarines. Submarines can disappear for weeks or even months, taking up a highly classified patrol route while waiting for orders to launch their missiles. This so-called ‘second-strike capability’ is built on the principle of nuclear deterrence and ensures potential enemies will think twice before attacking, knowing Israel’s submarines will be available to carry out revenge attacks.”
Sources: Wikipedia, The National Interest
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