Iran launched a missile attack on Israel’s major cities, including Tel Aviv, with at least 180 ballistic missiles. The attack was in retaliation for civilian deaths in Gaza and Lebanon, as well as the assassinations of IRGC, Hamas, and Hezbollah leaders. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu promised retaliation, while the US pledged support for Israel in responding to the attack.
Iran has a larger number of soldiers, with 610,000 active personnel compared to Israel’s 169,500. Iran also spent $10.3 billion on military expenses in 2023, while Israel spent $27.5 billion. In terms of ground forces, Iran has more battle tanks, artillery guns, and armored carriers, while Israel has a stronger air force with more combat-capable aircraft and attack helicopters.
Israel’s air defense relies on the Iron Dome system to intercept incoming missiles. Iran has a range of surface-to-air missile defense systems and has at least 12 different types of medium-range and short-range ballistic missiles in its arsenal. Meanwhile, Israel is estimated to have 90 nuclear warheads, while Iran has advanced nuclear facilities but claims not to have nuclear weapons.
As tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, the military capabilities and strategies of both countries come into focus. The use of ballistic missiles, air defense systems, and nuclear capabilities play a significant role in the ongoing conflict. The actions and responses of both nations in this volatile situation will have far-reaching consequences for the region.
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