In previous attack by US, midnight hammer, single location was targeted. And event for that they prepared - moved part of stockpiles away.

> how can Iran both be so powerful we must avoid it becoming a blackmail state, and so weak and feckless it's not a threat to anyone?

baby and a granade. You want to keep granade out of the hands of the baby.

Acquire weapon = acquire power;

Keep it without weapon = keep it weak(er).