Harpoon, Jericho, Heron... Can Israel’s Missile & Drone Arsenal Deal A Blow To Iran’s Defences?
The Israeli military conducted missile strikes against Iran, a senior US military official told NPR on April 18. The strikes came after the Israeli military vowed to retaliate against Iran following Tehran’s April 13 drone and missile assault.Iran had launched more than 300 missiles and drones towards Israel in response to Israel's alleged bombing of its Syrian consulate on April 1. Though Israel’s allies urged restraint, PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will do “everything necessary” for defence.Critical Iranian infrastructure, including airbases and nuclear facilities, have been speculated as potential target of Israeli forces.Analysts believed heightened tensions in the Middle East could lead to a major Israeli attack on Iran.
The Israeli military conducted missile strikes against Iran, a senior US military official told NPR on April 18. The strikes came after the Israeli military vowed to retaliate against Iran following Tehran’s April 13 drone and missile assault.Iran had launched more than 300 missiles and drones towards Israel in response to Israel's alleged bombing of its Syrian consulate on April 1. Though Israel’s allies urged restraint, PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will do “everything necessary” for defence.Critical Iranian infrastructure, including airbases and nuclear facilities, have been speculated as potential target of Israeli forces.Analysts believed heightened tensions in the Middle East could lead to a major Israeli attack on Iran.
