Originally Posted by
Lonewolf_50
Did you serve in the G.W. Bush administration at some point?
A few points to ponder:
1. I don't think you appreciate the underwhelming capability of the various Gulf States' military organizations.
2. The IDF is kind of busy in Lebanon at the moment.
(Others have provided other reasons)
All in all: no.
The use of air power has been chosen since it is believed that it will force a decision on Iran when the pain gets high enough.
That belief is being tested.
From the sound of the brief from Gen Caine, they are pushing boundaries further into Iran daily