Secretive New Missile Used in Israeli Strike on Iran

Tensions between Israel and Iran escalated this week with a limited Israeli missile attack targeting the Iranian city of Isfahan. Analysts believe the strike, involving three missiles, was a calculated warning rather than the start of a broader conflict. In a move aimed at de-escalation, Iran has reportedly chosen not to publicly acknowledge the attack.

The incident highlights Israel's advanced missile capabilities and raises questions about its tactics in potential future confrontations. Israel is believed to have used a previously undisclosed air-launched missile, potentially a new variant of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' Sparrow missile family. The secrecy surrounding the missile marks a notable development in the ongoing rivalry between the nations.

Experts speculate that the missile could be a modified Blue Sparrow or the Silver Sparrow, a long-range missile designed to mimic Iranian ballistic weapons. The choice of target, the Isfahan air base, lies outside the typical operating range of Israeli F-15 fighter jets based in Israel.

The discovery of missile debris in Iraq suggests that Israel may have launched the strike from a forward base, likely near the Syria-Jordan-Iraq border region. This approach could suggest the existence of pre-arranged staging areas for future operations.

Despite Iran's decision to avoid retaliation for the time being, the attack has exposed a key element of Israel's military arsenal. This development provides Iran with valuable intelligence and raises concerns that Israel may have revealed strategic preferences that could be exploited in a full-scale conflict.

 

[Pink Panther]

Iran said only three drones were launched from iraq and 3 were shot by air defense, they have a capable long range air defense named Bavar that is better than S-400 they say.

 

[Bharat007]

• Iran views this conflict from the lens of Islamic cause.
• Arabs mainly views this as Pan Arabism and Pan-Islamism vS Israel.
• Whereas, Left/Far-Left views this conflict as Settlers/Colonialist vS Natives.
• Communist Nation and Parties view this as opportunity to wage Propaganda war against West.
• Most of Hindus & some Christians view this as a "Resistance against Islamism".

Most of those Leftist in West who support Palestinians are Far-Left and Socialist/Communists. Far-Left and Islamist are united in hating West, Capitalism, Christianity, Hindus. In fact, only conservative, right wing, and religion that Left agree with is Islam, be it Islamic Conservative or Right Wings.

 

[Bharat007]

Iran said only three drones were launched from iraq and 3 were shot by air defense, they have a capable long range air defense named Bavar that is better than S-400 they say.

I don't believe that Iran has expertise to exceed sophistication of S-400.

 

[Pink Panther]

I don't believe that Iran has expertise to exceed sophistication of S-400.

They are very good in missiles and missile defense at-least, radar was given by Russia and China.

 

[Bharat007]

They are very good in missiles and missile defense at-least, radar was given by Russia and China.

Their top tier missiles may be. But others may not as per my observation. However, I don't trust any claims that their indigenous developed ones can outmatch S-400.

 

[Pink Panther]

Their top tier missiles may be. But others may not as per my observation. However, I don't trust any claims that their indigenous developed ones can outmatch S-400.

They might also have S-400 who knows.

 

[Parthasarathi DasGupta]

I personally believe Iran is having better drones than India, even Turkey. Recently two Hezbulla drones defeated the sophisticated Israeli Radar and stuck an Arrow Missile defence battery. It's an significant achievement. I am.not sure if India is capable of detecting even commercial drones. Mr Prasun Sengupta once commented in his blog that Pakistan is delivering weapons through sophisticated drones and we are not able to detect

 

[desigandu]

Iran due to Chinese influence and interest is trying to destabilize the middle east, so the US is dragged in somewhat and gets distracted from the South China Sea...Only distraction is the goal, while avoiding a full scale war...

 

[Bharat007]

Iran due to Chinese influence and interest is trying to destabilize the middle east, so the US is dragged in somewhat and gets distracted from the South China Sea...Only distraction is the goal, while avoiding a full scale war...

Exactly, China is the only one that is getting benefits from Ukrainian and Middle East conflict. War weary US may no longer be able to fight against China within 1 decade. In West, Patriotism has been replaced by Leftist ideology of hating own country. China and Russia can win even without firing a single shot provided they wait patiently for atleast 3 decades.

 

[Sandeep]

They might also have S-400 who knows.

If they did then Russia and China will lose it's military power and supremacy in their own regions. Then Iran will no longer need to rely on their technology and military hardware so highly unlikely they have a system like the S400 and at best they might have a very old version of the S300 at best.

 

[Sandeep]

Exactly, China is the only one that is getting benefits from Ukrainian and Middle East conflict. War weary US may no longer be able to fight against China within 1 decade. In West, Patriotism has been replaced by Leftist ideology of hating own country. China and Russia can win even without firing a single shot provided they wait patiently for atleast 3 decades.

It's unlikely because the USA were spending billions in Afghanistan and that was eating into the military and research funds. Now that they have pulled out those funds can be spent in advancing their own military weapons and technology again.

 

[Sandeep]

Irans missiles capabilities, range and reliability is in doubt. Many of their missiles fell way short and were very inaccurate which didn't even hit a city. Iran will look at these faults and will fix them so they will continue to advance their missile technology even faster than usual.

 

[Bharat007]

It's unlikely because the USA were spending billions in Afghanistan and that was eating into the military and research funds. Now that they have pulled out those funds can be spent in advancing their own military weapons and technology again.

Internal politics! That matters the most. One can make too many weapons but if not willing to use it then it's not of any use. Look at US, it's youths are no longer willing to serve in the military and anti-war sentiment is getting stronger due to constant brainwashing by Lefties. It is only increasing..... Communists have infiltrated US and West beyond redemption so as to create useful idiots.