Iran response to israeli attack

Israel still eyeing a limited attack on Iran's nuclear facilities

From Israel's perspective, this may be a good moment for a strike against Iran's nuclear facilities.

Explosions seen near Tehran, amid an Israeli attack on Iran, October 26, 2024
 People wave flags next to an Iranian missile on display during the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 10, 2025.

Iran unveils another ‘missile city’ as tensions mount with US

 Maj.-Gen. Ebrahim Jabbari (illustrative).

Third IRGC commander in a week threatens to destroy Israel, as Iran ramps up missile production

 IAF forces preparing for Israel's retaliation attack against Iran, October 25, 2024.

CIA employee who leaked classified documents on Israel's plans to strike Iran to plead guilty


Judge denies release of CIA analyst charged with leaking Israel's Iran retaliation plans - report

Asif William Rahman was arrested by the FBI in Cambodia in November and was charged with disclosing classified documents, pleading not guilty to violating the Espionage Act.

 Seal of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Iran's flag are seen in this illustration, July 21, 2022.

Will Iran respond to Israel's attack? The answer may surprise you - opinion

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.

 PEOPLE STAND close to the remains of a ballistic missile lying in the desert, following Iran’s attack on Israel, as seen from a drone, on October 2. Following Israel’s response to Iran’s attack, both sides can claim the achievement of their objectives and declare psychological victory, the writer n

Israel's strikes on Iran spark interest in air-launched ballistic missiles - analysis

Cruise missiles are easier targets for dense, integrated air defenses than ballistic missiles are. But ballistic missiles are often fired from known launch points.

Military personnel stand guard at a nuclear facility in the Zardanjan area of Isfahan, Iran, April 19, 2024

One killed from shrapnel in North, two wounded in West Bank attack

Netanyahu fires Gallant amid US elections as Israel braces for Iran attack • 'Carved in stone': IDF troops unearth a 70-meter-long underground space in southern Lebanon.

 IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon. November 3, 2024.

'Orders to come from Iran': Iraqi militias pose growing risk to Israel - expert

Expert Dr. Ronen Zeidel highlights the deep-rooted power of pro-Iran militias in Iraq and their threat to Israel’s security.

 A member of Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah attends the funeral of a commander who was killed in a strike in the Syrian capital Damascus on Friday, September 22, 2024.

Following Khamenei's threats, Iranian forces positioned to strike Israel - report

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 S-200 missile system is displayed during the Iranian defence week, in a street in Tehran, Iran, September 24, 2024.

Retaliation is not self-defense. Why does this matter? - opinion

The idea of retaliation is inconsistent with the inherent right to use-of-force, in response to an armed attack.

 BALLISTIC MISSILES fired from Iran are intercepted, as seen in the skies over Jerusalem on October 1. The disproportionate responses of Iran against Israel in April and October were retaliation, meaning illegal use of force, which in turn gave rise to Israel’s right to self-defense, the writer argu

US to Iran: Avoid strikes or face unrestrained Israeli retaliation - report

A senior US official disclosed to Walla that Washington informed Tehran it would not be able to prevent Israel from reacting to an attack.

 MISSILES FIRED from Iran are intercepted over northern Israel, last Tuesday. This has been a grueling year marked by unrelenting challenges. Just this past week, Israel faced an attack of nearly 200 ballistic missiles from Iran, the writer notes.

'Fully coordinated with Iran': Iraqi militias seek to ally with Islamic Republic on Israel response

These speculations come after Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei promised a "crushing response" to Israel's October 26 attack.

 People stand around apparent remains of a ballistic missile lying in the desert, following an attack by Iran on Israel, near the southern city of Arad, Israel October 2, 2024.

Iran preparing to strike Israel from Iraqi territory, Khamenei orders preparations - report

The attack is expected to be carried out from Iraq using a large number of drones and ballistic missiles, Axios reported.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly told Iran's military to prepare response scenarios for a potential Israeli attack, according to a New York Times report.

Lessons from Iran missile attacks for defending against China's advanced arsenal - analysis

China's capabilities outstrip Iran's in other ways, said Malcolm Davis, a senior analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.

 The remains of a ballistic missile fired from Iran which landed in Israel, October 1, 2024