Israel announced that it responded to Iran’s October 1 missile attacks. Iran’s operation was against Israeli military bases, which Tehran called Operation True Promise II. The Israeli army also targeted Iran’s military facilities in a retaliatory operation on the morning of Saturday, October 26. The authorities of Iran have threatened to give a similar and proportionate response if Israel attacks inside Iran. Israeli experts’ assessment of Iran’s air defense indicates that Israel’s air strikes have been limited. Evaluations show that Iran’s air defense has been successful. The defeat of the Iron Dome against Iran’s air defense power has reduced Israel’s military hegemony. This article explores expert perspectives on Iran’s air defense capabilities and their impact on the strategic balance following recent Israeli attacks

Increasing tensions in the Middle East in recent weeks

In recent weeks, tensions have escalated across the Middle East. Tensions between Iran and Israel in the Middle East were increasing day by day. During the October 1 attack, Iran fired about 200 missiles at Israel. With the October 1 attack, Iran marked its second direct attack on Israel in the past six months. Iran announced at that time that these attacks only targeted Israeli military facilities. Iran’s attack on Israel on October 1 followed a recent Israeli operation to kill senior Lebanese Hezbollah leaders. In Israel’s attack on Beirut, a high-ranking adviser to Tehran was also killed. Iran’s attack on Israel was also in response to Ismail Haniyeh’s death in Tehran.

Military bases targeted by Israeli airstrikes

After three weeks of threats, on the morning of Saturday, October 26, Israel launched large-scale missile and drone attacks on Iran. The spokesman of the Israeli army claimed that they attacked military targets in Iran. Iranian media reported the occurrence of several explosions in more than three hours. In addition to the capital, these explosions also affected nearby military bases and cities. The Israeli army announced that the military bases in the west and southwest of Tehran were the targets of the Israeli attack. The published images of the Israeli attack contain two to three weak hits to the ground. Israeli experts’ assessment of Iran’s air defense suggests that the continuation of Iran’s attacks on Israel is dangerous. The continuation of Iran’s attacks on Israel can lead to a full-scale war in the Middle East.

The three phases of Israel’s attack on Iran’s military bases

According to Axios, Israel’s night attacks included “three waves”. Israel’s attack on Iran wanted to target air defense, drone, and missile centers as well as their production facilities. Israeli experts assess that Israel’s attacks on Iran’s air defense were measured and carefully controlled. For this reason, no damage has been done to Iran’s military centers. News agencies reported that Israel targeted several military bases in the west and southwest of Tehran. The Israeli army called the targets of its night attack on Iran only military centers. Therefore, Iran’s nuclear centers and energy sector were not the targets of Israel’s attacks.

Israeli attacks on military bases in three provinces of Iran

The air defense of Tehran province announced the Israeli attack on Iran by issuing a notice. According to Iran’s statement, at around 5 am, Israel planned to attack three points outside Tehran. The Israeli attacks were in the east of Tehran and towards the command center of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Five people have been killed so far in the Israeli attacks on ]ran military bases. Israeli experts’ assessment of Iran’s air defense concludes Iran’s success in intercepting the Israeli missiles while Israel killed five Iranian soldiers. Iran says the killing of these five people determines how it will respond to this attack.

Iran’s air defense successfully countered Israel’s attacks

Iran’s air defense announced the integrated air defense system’s successful interception and countering of Israel’s offensive action. Iran’s air defense said that the Israeli attack caused limited damage, and the dimensions of the incident are under investigation.

Announcement of Tehran Air Defense Organization regarding Israeli attacks

Iran’s air defenses have been successful in the attacked cities, including Tehran and Khuzestan. Iran’s air defense organization announced that the air defense responded to Israel’s attempt to strike parts of the country. This organization added that Israel attacked military centers in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam provinces. While the integrated air defense system has successfully intercepted and countered, it has had limited damages.

Israel’s failure to pass through Iran’s defense systems

Al-Mayadeen, a reporter in Tehran, reported that Israel’s limited military invasion of Iran has failed. This report shows Iran’s air defense has successfully repelled this attack. Al-Mayadeen network, quoting informed sources, reported that Iran’s air defense has shot down Israeli drones. Israeli drones intended to target military bases in the east of Tehran. Informed sources also said that Israel’s attempt to target defense bases in Tehran province has failed. Some news sources also said that initial estimates indicate that Israel’s actions in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam are weak.

Israeli Experts’ Assessment of Iran’s Air Defense: Definitive defeat of the Israeli army

Evaluations after the end of Israel’s air attack on Iran showed the successful performance of Iran’s air defense. Israeli experts’ assessment of Iran’s air defense suggests that Israel refrained from escalating tensions intentionally; however, this interpretation may be politically motivated. Due to the failure of Israel’s attack, they are trying to insinuate that Israel did not want the level of tensions to rise. Iran has fully mobile systems with independent radar. These systems are capable of engaging multiple targets. They can play an essential role in protecting sensitive equipment and places. As a result, Israel’s attempt to target Iranian military bases has wholly failed.