N. Prabhakaran DUBAI: The United States and Israel are reportedly using the ongoing conflict in Iran as a testing ground for their most soph...
N. Prabhakaran
DUBAI: The United States and Israel are reportedly using the ongoing conflict in Iran as a testing ground for their most sophisticated aerial, naval, and missile systems. Israel’s "Operation Roaring Lion" and the U.S.-led "Operation Epic Fury" have primarily targeted Iranian military installations and nuclear-linked sites.
To strike targets in Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz, U.S. and Israeli forces deployed long-range cruise missiles, stealth aircraft, precision-guided munitions, and armed drones.
Historically, following the Gulf War, the United States was able to export weapons on a massive scale after demonstrating the effectiveness of Patriot missiles and other hardware. The report suggests that the Trump administration aims for a similar "show business" strategy in Iran. Furthermore, if the Khamenei government were to fall, Iran’s vast oil reserves would come under American influence, potentially allowing the U.S. to recover the costs of the war tenfold.
Iran responded by launching a barrage of missiles and drones toward Israel. This was followed by attacks on U.S. military facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. Consequently, within hours, the conflict escalated to a level that is no longer confined to just two nations.
Key Weaponry Deployed
Tomahawk Cruise Missiles: Capable of low-altitude flight to evade radar detection, these missiles can destroy targets up to 1,600 km away.
F-35I "Adir" Stealth Fighters: Israel’s most advanced "invisible" aircraft, capable of penetrating deep into enemy territory undetected.
GBU-28 Bunker-Buster Bombs: 5,000-pound munitions designed to pierce reinforced concrete shields to destroy underground nuclear plants and command centers.
Delilah and Rampage Missiles: Israeli-made "stand-off" missiles that can be launched from outside the range of enemy air defenses.
Iran's Arsenal
Emad: The first high-precision ballistic missile developed by Iran, featuring improved terminal guidance.
Ghadr: An enhanced variant of the Shahab-3, offering greater range, accuracy, and mobility.
While a military escalation was anticipated after President Donald Trump ordered the largest regional deployment in years, members of Congress are now questioning why the President has yet to explain the necessity of this conflict to the American public or the legislature.
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