What Weapons Iran Using to Retaliate Against Israel?
World
Following Israeli airstrikes on Tehran and nuclear-related sites across Iran, President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned of a "strong and wise" retaliation. In a televised address, he announced that 100 drones have already been launched, with further responses to follow.
The attacks resulted in the deaths of high-ranking Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists, prompting fears that Iran could accelerate its nuclear weapons program. According to the IAEA, Tehran now possesses enriched uranium sufficient for potentially nine nuclear warheads.
Experts caution that Iran’s capabilities extend beyond nuclear arms. With over 3,000 ballistic missiles, hypersonic weapons, and a vast fleet of advanced drones, Iran may have the means to overwhelm Israel's Iron Dome air defense system.
Cyber warfare is another possible front. In 2023, Iranian hackers reportedly shut down electricity in Israeli hospitals—an indicator that Tehran could once again resort to asymmetric tactics.
The most alarming possibility, analysts say, is Iran’s withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and a shift toward weaponization. Such a move could reshape the Middle East’s strategic landscape and escalate the conflict into a global crisis.
Experts caution that Iran’s capabilities extend beyond nuclear arms. With over 3,000 ballistic missiles, hypersonic weapons, and a vast fleet of advanced drones, Iran may have the means to overwhelm Israel's Iron Dome air defense system.
Cyber warfare is another possible front. In 2023, Iranian hackers reportedly shut down electricity in Israeli hospitals—an indicator that Tehran could once again resort to asymmetric tactics.
The most alarming possibility, analysts say, is Iran’s withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and a shift toward weaponization. Such a move could reshape the Middle East’s strategic landscape and escalate the conflict into a global crisis.
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