The Myth of "Surgical Strikes" on Iran | David Isenberg | Cato Institute: Commentary

The Myth of "Surgical Strikes" on Iran | David Isenberg | Cato Institute: Commentary: "between 3,500 and 5,500 people would be present at the time of the strikes, most of whom would be killed or injured"

"Iran has built its nuclear facilities in major urban centers making it impossible to carry out surgical strikes without killing large number of civilians."

"attacks at Isfahan and Natanz would release existing stocks of fluorine and fluorine compounds which would turn into hydrofluoric acid"
"these toxic plumes could kill virtually all life forms in their path."

"If we assume a conservative casualty rate of 5 to 20% among these populations, we can expect casualties in the range of 12,000-70,000 people."