According to retired US Army Major General Mark McCarley, Israel’s attack on Iran was a signal to Tehran that Israeli forces could easily go past Iranian air defenses.
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“The Israelis needed revenge, but at the same time this retribution was a message: “Yes, we can overcome (air defenses). Don’t do that again. If you do, then disaster will await you,” McCarley said.
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The former American general also mentioned that Israel should be cautious because Iran could strike back.
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American media reported that on Friday night, Israel conducted a “limited” retaliatory strike on targets in Iran. Explosions were observed near the city of Isfahan. The Iranian state agency IRIB reported that in multiple provinces of the country, air defense systems reacted to the approach of drones. Tasnim reassured that the nuclear facilities in Isfahan province are completely secure. Simultaneously, three Iranian officials confirmed to the New York Times that the target of the strikes was an airbase near Isfahan.
