Iran Claims Missile Advantage Over Israel Amidst Tensions

Russian state media is reporting that any future conflict between Israel and Iran will be the final one, citing Tehran's claims of possessing advanced missiles that render Israel defenseless. An anonymous source, speaking to RT, indicated that Iran identified vulnerabilities in Israel's "Iron Dome" defense system during a recent 12-day conflict. This follows a period of airstrikes exchanged between the two nations, triggered by Israel's preemptive strike, which was based on the claim that Iran was close to developing nuclear weapons, a claim Iran denied.

Casualty estimates vary, with reports suggesting between 600 and 1,000 Iranian deaths and approximately 30 Israeli fatalities. These figures come from sources including the US-based Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRANA), the Iranian Health Ministry, and its Israeli counterpart. During the conflict, former US President Donald Trump authorized Operation Midnight Hammer, involving US Air Force and Navy attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, utilizing "bunker buster" bombs on Fordow.

Trump later brokered a peace agreement, with the assistance of Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. Despite the ceasefire, sources in Tehran are claiming that any future conflict will be Israel's last, citing weaknesses detected in Israeli defenses. RT reported that an anonymous source stated that Iran has "tens of thousands" of "new generation missiles" and would launch hundreds daily if tensions were to escalate again.

The veracity of these claims is uncertain, especially considering reports that Israeli airstrikes depleted Iran's missile supply. The initial days of the conflict saw Iran firing over 200 missiles, but this number decreased as the war progressed. RT also reported that the source claimed Iranian authorities have widespread support from Iranians to eliminate the Israeli threat. Meanwhile, Israel continued its military operations in Gaza during the 12-day conflict, following an aid blockade, and has been accused of killing hundreds of civilians at aid distribution sites. Neither Iran's Supreme Leader nor Israeli Prime Minister has ruled out further military action. President Trump has also threatened Iran with further strikes if it continues its nuclear program.