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:
THREAD: 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/
— Amal Saad (@amalsaad_lb) April 14, 2024
Reprinted with permission from Moon of Alabama.
