In light of Iran's progress in its nuclear program and its conventional military buildup—and against the backdrop of continued support it provides to its proxies across the Middle East—the Israeli government has decided to launch a surprise preemptive strike against Iran.
Reports indicate that the Israeli effort is currently focused on: Severely damaging the enrichment facilities in Natanz and Fordow, including targeted assassinations of senior nuclear scientists; Disrupting Iran’s military and Revolutionary Guard command and control structure to hinder its ability to retaliate;cStriking at symbols of the revolution, with an emphasis on the headquarters and leaders of the Revolutionary Guards; Continuing attacks on Iran’s air defense systems to enable ongoing strikes without interference.
As part of these operations, the following figures have reportedly been killed: Chief of Staff of the Iranian military, IRGC Commander, Commander of Khatam al-Anbiya, Former head of the Atomic Energy Organization, And Ali Shamkhani, responsible for the nuclear portfolio in Iran, was seriously injured.
The Ball is Now in Iran’s Court
It appears that Iran is planning a forceful response against Israel, and Tehran is expected to declare war. A major uncertainty is whether Iran will choose to attack American bases in the Gulf, despite Washington’s clear attempt to distance itself from the Israeli operation. This poses a tough dilemma for the Iranian leadership.
It’s important to emphasize: we are only at the beginning of what is likely to be a very different event from previous direct clashes between Israel and Iran. This time, it seems to be an “all-in” campaign, the consequences of which will be far-reaching and significant for Iran’s future and the stability of the region. This is just the beginning
In light of Iran's progress in its nuclear program and its conventional military buildup—and against the backdrop of continued support it provides to its proxies across the Middle East—the Israeli government has decided to launch a surprise preemptive strike against Iran.
Reports indicate that the Israeli effort is currently focused on: Severely damaging the enrichment facilities in Natanz and Fordow, including targeted assassinations of senior nuclear scientists; Disrupting Iran’s military and Revolutionary Guard command and control structure to hinder its ability to retaliate;cStriking at symbols of the revolution, with an emphasis on the headquarters and leaders of the Revolutionary Guards; Continuing attacks on Iran’s air defense systems to enable ongoing strikes without interference.
As part of these operations, the following figures have reportedly been killed: Chief of Staff of the Iranian military, IRGC Commander, Commander of Khatam al-Anbiya, Former head of the Atomic Energy Organization, And Ali Shamkhani, responsible for the nuclear portfolio in Iran, was seriously injured.
The Ball is Now in Iran’s Court
It appears that Iran is planning a forceful response against Israel, and Tehran is expected to declare war. A major uncertainty is whether Iran will choose to attack American bases in the Gulf, despite Washington’s clear attempt to distance itself from the Israeli operation. This poses a tough dilemma for the Iranian leadership.
It’s important to emphasize: we are only at the beginning of what is likely to be a very different event from previous direct clashes between Israel and Iran. This time, it seems to be an “all-in” campaign, the consequences of which will be far-reaching and significant for Iran’s future and the stability of the region. This is just the beginning