Tehran’s operation was highly choreographed, apparently designed to minimize casualties while maximizing spectacle.
Israel’s allies helped shoot down the bulk of these weapons, but couldn’t prevent what was long believed to be the Middle East’s doomsday scenario, the Islamic Republic’s first-ever attack on Israel.
Israel’s fabled Iron Dome air defense system did not disappoint Israelis, many of whom took to bunkers.
Rather than fire from one of the neighboring countries where Iran and its non-state allies are present, this was a direct attack from Iranian territory on Israeli territory.
Amir Cohen/Reuters An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel.
The attack wreaked havoc, leaving gaping craters in the ground, but caused no known US casualties.
“But think further and you’ll realise how this episode will strengthen those in Tehran who believe Iran must go nuclear. »
