Israeli defense sources recently revealed that their nation is drawing up plans for an attack on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure that would not require America’s backing. The disclosure comes after President Bush refused to give support for an Israeli air attack in the final months of his presidency.

“It is always better to co-ordinate,” a source, described by the Jerusalem Post as a top Defense Ministry official, said.

“But we are also preparing options that do not include co-ordination.”

With U.S. support, Israeli warplanes would be able to fly through Iraq’s airspace–which is controlled by the U.S. Air Force–in order to reach Iran. But in the absence of such cooperation, Israel has a couple alternatives–should they become necessary.