Posted by Moon of Alabama
April 14, 2024
Iranian Missiles Hit Israel
Iran fired several hundred drones, cruise and ballistic missiles towards Israel.
With the help of the U.S., UK and Jordan most of the incoming items were intercepted.
The expense of several hundred of air defense missiles, at a cost of more than $1 billion, was significant as these are currently hard to get items. More such attacks would soon deplete those which are left.
Iran’s missiles, for which the drones flew cover, hit their targets. The Nevatim Air Base (vid) and the Ramon airbase (vid), both located in the Negev desert, experienced impacts.
How big the damage was can only be noted after fresh satellite pictures come in.
This is a good chance for both sides to declare victory.
Iran can claim that it successfully penetrated Israel’s air defense and hit appropriate targets in revenge for the Israeli attack on Iran’s embassy in Damascus.
Israel can claim that it has successfully defended its assets.
Israel may want to hit back on Iran. It would be stupid to do so.
Added: From a reliable analyst of the resistance axis:
Amal Saad @amalsaad_lb – 11:06 UTC · Apr 14, 2024THREAD: The region is entering uncharted territory where the previous strategic paradigm and rules of engagement no longer apply. From now on, any Israeli action will be met with a direct and collective response by the Axis. 1/
Regardless of what Israel does next, there is no going back to the status quo ante. This is no longer the Iran that just supports resistance movements with weapons and training. This is the Iran that directly engages in strikes against Israel. 2/
This is a new proactive phase of the Resistance Axis’ “offensive defense” strategy, which was officially launched on October 8 when Hizbullah and later other Resistance Axis allies directly intervened in the conflict against Israel. 3/
The US and other Western and Arab allies have also taken the unprecedented step of directly defending Israel. Yesterday night proved that Israel’s self-sufficiency in security and defense matters is limited. Israel will not be fighting any of its future wars independently. 4/
Posted by b on April 14, 2024 at 10:56 UTC | Permalink
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