While the missiles themselves—including the Emad, Shahab-3, and Khaibar Shekan—remain safe under hundreds of meters of granite, their utility is crippled if they cannot reach the surface.
If Tehran attempts to choke off global energy flows, it exposes its own exports to the same vulnerability.
By Hezy Laing For over a decade, Iran’s nuclear program has been the target of a high-stakes “shadow war” characterized by sophisticated Mossad-led assassinations. While
Iran’s state media amplifies Barak’s warnings that a war with Iran could slide into a “prolonged phase of stagnation” similar to the U.S. experiences in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Despite the huge media hype regarding a potential peace deal, the announcement is likely nothing more than a strategic feint designed to keep Tehran off-balance.
Hamas unexpectedly asks Iran NOT to target its neighbors, including Turkey and Qatar. But what are the broader ramifications and possible hidden implications of this unexpected request?
What can synagogues around the world do to protect themselves against attack like the one in Michigan?
American military experts are well aware of this unique Israeli ability.
American defense planners now rely heavily on Israeli intelligence, missile‑defense innovation, cyber capabilities, and real‑time battlefield experience—areas where the UK cannot offer comparable assets.
The hesitance stems from a combination of severe military degradation, fear of leadership decapitation, and shifting strategic priorities within Yemen.
The collapse is quantifiable: Russia’s share of the global arms market plummeted from approximately 21% to just 7.8% by 2024.
507 IDF soldiers have lost their lives reconquering and securing the area – only to have Israel surrender it again to the Hezbollah terror organization.
Unlike a ballistic missile, which follows a predetermined trajectory once launched, a pilot in an F-35 or F-15 can make real-time adjustments based on updated intelligence.
More than 100,000 reservists have been mobilized, and the IDF Northern Command remains in a state of high readiness.
The precision of the strikes suggested deep intelligence penetration.
It covers an ~185-mile radius, targeting 8–10 GHz X-band frequencies to create an “interference bubble” that jams radars and GPS/satellite signals.
Iran’s solid fuel missiles can be launched quickly, but its liquid fueled missiles require a lot of preparation.
In a region where missile ranges are short, warning times are minimal, and command structures are vulnerable, the opening move can define the entire trajectory of the war.
Tanks provide essential firepower and protection when maneuvering through dense urban blocks, but the 2006 Lebanon War exposed vulnerabilities.
Tehran’s doctrine is built on firing large, mixed volleys of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones from multiple fronts simultaneously, aiming to overwhelm Israel’s interceptors through sheer volume.
