Iran supplies Hizballah with a battery of upgraded Zelzal missiles

DEBKAFiles reports that Iran has supplied Hezbollah with a battery (16 each) of upgraded (300-400 km range) Zelzal missiles capable of reaching Beersheba and therefore capable of hitting the Dimona reactor in Israel. It seems Iran is paving the way for a possible 22 Aug 06 strike as discussed before.

In addition, Tehran recently sent archterrorist Mughniyeh (of 1983 Beruit Marine bombing fame) to rescue Hezballoh. It appears that not only is Iran intent on keeping this conflict not only going, but escalating it.

While it is doubtful that such a strike would actually do significant damage to the reactor, the symbology of striking the Dimona reactor would be huge. Iran's back is against the wall as Hezbollah is suffering a severe beating in South Lebanon as it is being systematically destroyed. What better way to turn the tide in Hezbollah's favor then send in Mughniyeh to command the Southern Front. Mughniyeh has a direct line not only to Khamenei and but also to Osama bin Laden.

Olmert should release the IDF from it limited 6-8 km frontage and allow it to finish the job of defeating Hezbollah.