Israel’s situation after Iran’s attack
Israel has vowed to give a befitting reply to Iran’s missile attack. Iran fired more than 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday (October 1), most of which were destroyed in the air by Israel’s defense system. However, many missiles also hit the target. Israel suffered a lot due to this. Since then, speculations are being made as to what steps Israel may take to take revenge. Israel has options ranging from attacking nuclear and oil plants to cyber attacks and attacking military targets.
Attack on Iran’s military bases
Some analysts believe Israel could respond by targeting Iranian military targets. Especially those sites that produce the ballistic missiles used in Tuesday’s attacks. It can also destroy Iranian air defense systems and missile launch facilities. Washington has accused Tehran of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine. Both countries deny this allegation. Analysts say that this will be considered the harshest response to Iran’s attack.
Attack on Iran’s nuclear sites
An attack on Iran’s nuclear sites could affect Tehran’s ability to produce nuclear weapons. Iran’s nuclear program is spread across multiple sites, some of which are built underground. However, a major attack on nuclear infrastructure could lead to serious consequences. With this, Iran can also join the race to make nuclear weapons. America has said that it will not support such action from Israel. Richard Hooker, a retired US Army officer who served on the US National Security Council under Republican and Democratic presidents, said there was a possibility Israel could attack Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Iran has always denied that it has ever tried to build a nuclear weapon. However, the UN nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, and US intelligence believe that Iran had a coordinated nuclear weapons program by 2003. Experts say Iran could produce enough weapons-grade uranium to make a bomb in a matter of weeks if the 2015 nuclear deal collapses.
Attack on Iran’s petroleum production infrastructure
Israel could also attack Iran’s petroleum industry, which would damage its economy. Such an attack could provoke Iran to attack oil production facilities in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab countries. This could increase fuel prices, which has always been a major issue of the US campaign. The new President of America and the new Congress are to be elected in the elections to be held on November 5. “I’m not sure (rising world oil prices) will deter the Israelis,” said David Des Roches, a former Defense Department official involved in Gulf policy.
cyber war
In response to the missile attack, the possibility of military action or missile attack is high, but Israel can also adopt other options. US President Joe Biden has said that he will impose more sanctions on Iran. Washington’s sanctions on Iran already ban almost all US trade with that country. The US has blocked its government’s assets and banned US foreign aid and arms sales. Analysts say Israel could also use its cyber warfare capabilities to respond to Iranian attacks. Israel’s mass pager attack against Hezbollah in Lebanon has focused attention on its covert Unit 8200, a specialist cyber warfare and intelligence unit of the Israel Defense Forces. Regarding this, Western security sources had said that she was involved in planning the operation. (Input- Reuters)
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