Jun 13 2025, 09:15 PM, updated 7 months ago
It is already over for Iran..
Analysis
Israel’s daytime air strikes point to significant military advantage over Iran
Israel’s daytime air strikes on Iran show they are operating with little concern for Iranian air defences, pointing to a major shift in power between the foes, an analyst says.
Imad El-Anis, an international relations expert on the Middle East and North Africa at Nottingham Trent University, said it was notable that Israel was carrying out strikes during the day, calling it “unprecedented”.
“This suggests they enjoy complete freedom of movement in the skies and are operating with little to no concern about Iranian air defences,” he said.
“Such confidence points to a major shift in the balance of power between the two countries, and Israel seems to be seizing a strategically opportune moment to act.”
El-Anis said Iran’s ability to respond appeared limited. “Compared to previous years, its capabilities appear to be seriously degraded,” he said.
He said it was clear that Israel was not pursuing “a quick, limited operation”, but one that could last for weeks and involve hundreds of targets. “That is deeply concerning, as it indicates a sustained, wide-reaching effort rather than a narrow, targeted strike.”
He said Israel was likely to aim to destroy or disable Iran’s nuclear facilities, many of which were “buried dozens of metres underground in hardened and well-protected locations”.
“But equally significant is Israel’s focus on targeting personnel. The intelligence they possess on key individuals will be of serious concern to Iran,” he said.
“Despite the intensity of the operation, this is not about pursuing regime change. Israel’s objective appears to be tightly focused on degrading Iran’s nuclear capabilities and the infrastructure and people associated with that programme.”
Smoke and flames rise, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Piranshahr
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