The limited scope of the Israeli attack, which targeted only a few military bases and weapons storage facilities without causing widespread damage, does not necessitate an Iranian response.
Cruise missiles are easier targets for dense, integrated air defenses than ballistic missiles are. But ballistic missiles are often fired from known launch points.
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Expert Dr. Ronen Zeidel highlights the deep-rooted power of pro-Iran militias in Iraq and their threat to Israel’s security.
The report comes a day after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a new wave of threats against Israel and the United States.
The idea of retaliation is inconsistent with the inherent right to use-of-force, in response to an armed attack.
A senior US official disclosed to Walla that Washington informed Tehran it would not be able to prevent Israel from reacting to an attack.
These speculations come after Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei promised a "crushing response" to Israel's October 26 attack.
The attack is expected to be carried out from Iraq using a large number of drones and ballistic missiles, Axios reported.
China's capabilities outstrip Iran's in other ways, said Malcolm Davis, a senior analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.
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