Bunker buster request is not for a nearterm attack on Iran
By the time the supplemental gets operational (if it does) and the orders go in for the modified bombers, it’ll be many months down the road. I doubt Iran would even view this as a sabre rattle currently, as it’s negotiating with the IAEC towards a compromise.
More likely, it’s a reminder of a longer term capability should negotiations fail.
If Cheney’s planning to attack Iran, it’s likely to occur before the bunker busters become operational. It might be intended for certain cave dwellers that Bush might like to conquer before he leaves office, but I remain doubtful of his capacity to pinpoint Al Qaida’s leadership.
