they have absolutely no basis whatever for spreading this ugly lie. the nyt lost its credibility many years ago. it now ranks right down there with the national enquirer.

in container ships off the US coast. What do you propose to do about it ?

What happened to Mecca, Medina, and all the oilfields of the Middle East ?

IS NOT THE PERSIAN GULF IS TO SHALLOW FOR SUBS ???. THEY WOULD BE TO WULNERABLE BECAUSE EASY SPOTTED FROM THE AIR. THEY COULD SUBMERGED BE SEEN WITH THE NAKED EYE FROM ABOVE ???. HMMM - ???. BY THE WAY - NR 22 HAS A POINT HERE !!!. Arn.

The advantage of nuclear ambiguity is cost-effectiveness.You can use one sub for two purposes. With big fanfares the Israelis send the subs to press the message: it's about nukes! But it would be crazy to squander this machines for simple communication purposes when your main problem is how to hit a remote country and hit it right. Ruminating on the rockets in the subs, I guess the real surprise is in the first strike and it's a ballistico-cybernetic, not a nuclear one.

Convert to Islam?

If its true then information like this should remain classified and not shared with newspapers or the general public. The last thing we need is an Iranian retaliation and them placing subs of Israels coast. We also don't wan't Obama jumping on our backs. Based on his record he would jump at the chance to start shouting and screaming especially with the rumors of the Dolphins being able to carry nukes. The less said to anybody about anything the better.

Thank you Peter for your vote of confidence! "Now you can tell the difference of people with brains(such as no.6 ) and people lacking them (such as #7 and # 2). " My family has indeed been worried, and my neighbors sometimes think I'm eccentric....but it's nice to know that I have fans out there. It's also nice to know that there are indeed Ynet readers out there who know who to read a news story, and can figure out wheat from chaff. Best wishes to you, Peter, for a great week! Brian

Rather use them on the UN, useless bunch of oxygen consumers

A little more reliable, especially on stories of this nature.

The novel, "Depth of Revenge" was published last year about these submarines used against Iran. It is an accurate but easy reading book. Let's hope this doesn't lead to war.

If Israel wants to make maximum use of its submarine fleet then it should look into the possibility of building a submarine base in some foreign country possibly Greece. Israel owns part the design to rights to the Dolphins because they are heavily modified physically by Israel when it takes delivery Greece does operate some of the standard export version of this type of sub so they have the infastructure in place to maintain these things. In 2009 Israel took delivery of another 2 subs which are currently being modified the navy also want a sixth sub so with such a large fleet it would make sense for Israel to make maximum use of them and try negotiate with some friendly country the possibility of setting up a submarine base. This would allow Israel to operate way beyond its borders. It might also be worth investigating the possibility of basing aircraft abroad. In the event of a war if Israels runways were bombed it could recall planes from abroad to come provide protection whilst the damage is being repaired.

Has Israel threatened to blow Iran off the face of the earth? NO Has Iran threatened to blow Israel off the face of the earth? YES Israel is making it clear that she will strike Iran a death blow should Iran attempt to carry out it's threat. Pull up ur pants ...ur stupidity is showing.

If he has'nt already. Maybe he could join the next flotilla that the Turkeys will surely try to organize.

I have no source neither, I'm afraid. Yet, I can confirm, that they keep boasting about the performance of their OLD subs. Just imagine the capabilities of a 212 A, the stealth-effect does exist indeed. Just great.

anyone who has flown over the Persian Gulf knows, it is a very shallow sea. On sunny days (that is, usually) one often can see the bottom. That means anti-submarine aircraft or helicopters could readily spot a hostile sub trying to elude them. The Gulf is narrow as well: not only can the subs not hide, they can't run very far either.

OK, let's for the sake of argument assume you are correct. What makes you think Israel cares if they are spotted? Would it be in the news if they didn't want it known? Also, who is going to do anything about it? Do you think Amadnijah and his hordes of sword swinging camel jokies are going to do anything about it. HAHAHAHAHA! ROTFL

WHAT ? AS YOU MAKE YOUR PROBAGANDA ! I MAKE MY OWN TOO :) I HAVE MANY REASONS TO SUPPORT IRAN MUCH THAN ISRAEL. IRAN IS MY NEXT DOOR. IRAN IS INNOCENT. ... ...

This story is a propogandist's wet dream.

My sources have told me, Turkey bought german subs, too. Quite similar design, except they ain't stainless and they leave traces in the terrestrial magnetic field. Peace goes out to Turkey!

There is no smoke without fire. May THE ALMIGHTY be with the Israeli army at all times. G D BLESS ISRAEL.

My BIBLE is right,its spot on,the timing is spot on,in the OLD TESTAMENT in the BIBLE,in the torah,in the BOOK OF EZEKIEL,it talks about the impending fiery judgement of the enemies of ISRAEL,all those nations that rises up against the HOLY LAND will face a fiery judgement like never before scene.So repent yea,all those that oppose the Jewish state of ISRAEL,change your mind,give your support to ISREAL,turn to GOD before its too late,we are in 2010 and i know it will come to pass,GOD'S WORD is neh and amen,it will come to pass,HAMAS should release GILAT SHALLIT without no violence,If not then they will have to face the consequnce,the full FORCE like never scene before from the ARMIES OF GOD(THE ARMY OF ISRAEL AND CHRISTINS).GOD is watching from above and he would spare.THE quran dont give no accurate pictures as my BIBLE,which is true and correct.who have ears to hear let them hear,who have eyse to see let them see.who are dumb let them be.

Meca, Medina and oil fields are symbolic and militarily insignificant. Oil produced from the fields takes several months of transport and refinement before its useful. Terhran, Damascus will be first strike. Communications, government, power, critical transportation components and most importantly, missile installations and air force facilities (these will go first). I doubt Israel will launch the first volley however, there is not question it will win the war of retaliation. No question. Rich from Boston

Israel is not terrorizing the World with nuclear missiles in the Persian Gulf. Please!, take notice, don't panic, start the search for another World.

Mecca and Medina are among the most significant targets. "We do not worship Iran, we worship Allah. For patriotism is another name for paganism. I say let this land [Iran] burn. I say let this land go up in smoke, provided Islam emerges triumphant in the rest of the world." - Grand Ayatollah Imam Sayyed Ruhollah Mousavi Khomeini If the temples of their false god are blown to smithereens, there can be no victory of the Death cult.

I realize seriously nuclear armed cruise missiles sounds like a Hollywood James Bond movie Israel is going over the line this is madness it will may only lead to the destruction of Israel not saving it and so Israel should stick to conventionial wars with Hizbulah and so Syria RIGHT ??? Thank You... M. S.

No man will ever wipe the name of Israel from the earth......ever!

Ok! Israel forever!!