Agree, and I have a couple of observations. I’m sure you know that the Iranian critical sites were hardened sufficiently to prevent complete destruction from air attack, so Israel undoubtedly has special forces on the ground to render even the most hardened sites totally destroyed and non repairable. Doubt that Trump wasn’t briefed on most , if not all of the detailed plans by Israel, agreed with them and allowed DOD to assist with intelligence if not actual operations.
I think we do NOT know that there were any forces on the ground. Obviously can't rule it out but I'd be skeptical of military on the ground (as distinct from spies) because the risk of a soldier being captured is so large and the likelihood of success of a ground mission with a small number of soldiers against a hardened installation is low. Again, can't rule it out but would bet (just a little) against it.
Agree, and I have a couple of observations. I’m sure you know that the Iranian critical sites were hardened sufficiently to prevent complete destruction from air attack, so Israel undoubtedly has special forces on the ground to render even the most hardened sites totally destroyed and non repairable. Doubt that Trump wasn’t briefed on most , if not all of the detailed plans by Israel, agreed with them and allowed DOD to assist with intelligence if not actual operations.
I think we do NOT know that there were any forces on the ground. Obviously can't rule it out but I'd be skeptical of military on the ground (as distinct from spies) because the risk of a soldier being captured is so large and the likelihood of success of a ground mission with a small number of soldiers against a hardened installation is low. Again, can't rule it out but would bet (just a little) against it.