JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel Strikes Iranian Air Defense System Amid Rising Tensions
An apparent Israeli retaliatory strike targeted Iran’s central city of Isfahan, hitting a radar system for a Russian-made air defense battery. These satellite photos contradict the repeated denials by officials in Tehran regarding any damage caused by the assault. The strike on the S-300 radar has created far more damage than the massive drone-and-missile attack unleashed by Iran against Israel in April. This recent attack reveals Israel’s ability to penetrate Iran’s air defense systems.
Despite attempts by Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to downplay the attack and dismiss discussions about its impact on Iranian soil, analysts believe that both Iran and Israel are now seeking to de-escalate tensions as they grapple with ongoing conflicts.
A Powerful Statement
Nicole Grajewski from Carnegie Endowment’s nuclear policy program highlights that this strike showcases Israel’s precision and their capability to target significant locations within Iran’s defenses.
The satellite images captured near Isfahan’s dual-use airport and air base indicate burn marks surrounding what experts identify as a “flap-lid” radar system used for the S-300. The location of this strike is particularly noteworthy as it serves as a deployment point for Iran’s most advanced air defense system used to protect its nuclear sites, including the underground Natanz enrichment facility.
While Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian sought to describe the attack as insignificant and compared it to children playing with toys, evidence found south of Baghdad suggests otherwise. Remnants of surface-to-air missiles discovered coupled with an alleged Israeli strike on a radar station in Syria on that same day suggest that Israeli fighter jets flew over Syria into Iraq before firing “standoff missiles” into Iran for the Isfahan attack. Israel has also demonstrated its ability to carry out sabotage attacks inside Iran.
In light of these events, Tehran’s continued denial of any damage caused by the strike raises questions about the reliability of their claims. However, they maintain that their defensive systems have fulfilled their duties and dismiss the issue as unworthy of discussion.
The Challenge in Acquiring Advanced Weapon Systems
It is worth noting that Iran’s struggle to acquire advanced weaponry is highlighted by the delayed delivery and obstacles faced with regards to foreign-made defense systems like Russia’s S-300. After initially striking a deal in 2007, Russia suspended deliveries due to objections from the United States and Israel. The unfreezing of this deal following Iran’s nuclear agreement with world powers allowed them to obtain an export variant of the S-300.
Iran seeks Russian assistance for repairing the damaged radar and will likely continue relying on Russia for newer weapons in an effort to showcase its strategic partnerships beyond its perceived isolation.
A Tenuous Balance
The ongoing shadow war between Iran and Israel presents a precarious situation as both nations attempt to navigate escalating tensions fueled by recent conflicts such as the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza Strip. While efforts are being made to de-escalate hostilities, precision strikes on critical air defense systems send clear messages that further actions could unfold if necessary.
Sources:
- Nicole Grajewski – Fellow at Carnegie Endowment’s nuclear policy program
- Nicole Grajewski – Author of forthcoming book on Russia and Iran
- Chris Biggers – Consultant former government imagery analyst
- Hossein Amirabdollahian – Iranian Foreign Minister
- Nasser Kanaani – Spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry
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Lopamudra Sinha, the female anchor of the West Bengal branch of ‘Doordarshan’, fainted while the news was being broadcast. Lopamudra Sinha’s Facebook video capture
An incident occurred when a female anchor who was reporting news at a broadcasting station in India fainted in the hot weather.
According to Indian media such as Hindustan Times and Times of India on the 21st (local time), Lopamudra Sinha, a female anchor in the West Bengal branch of India’s national television station ‘Doordarshan’, suddenly collapsed while reporting news related to the heat wave. on the 18th.
In the video that Sinha posted on his Facebook, employees of the broadcasting station rushed to him after he collapsed and felt the pulse of his wrist and checked the temperature of his head.
At the time, the studio was extremely hot because the air conditioner was broken, and Shinha was said to be unable to drink water because he was on live broadcast.
The subject said, “I wasn’t feeling well even before I fainted. “I thought drinking water would help, so I asked the floor manager to give me some water,” he explained “But during the live broadcast, my blood pressure suddenly dropped, my vision became blurry, and eventually I lost consciousness.”
Sinha is a veteran anchor who has worked for 21 years. He said he doesn’t usually keep water on his desk because he has to keep reporting the news during the roughly 30-minute live broadcast. However, on this day, he said, although there was water at his desk, he did not have time to drink water because he was doing news work that required a lot of talking.
After regaining consciousness, he urged viewers to pay attention to their physical condition in the hot weather and drink plenty of water, while also urging the Indian government to plant more trees.
On this day, the maximum temperature in West Bengal, India, reached 42.5 degrees, and the heat wave continued, with daytime temperatures still above 40 degrees. In India, summer starts in April, and the temperature in May reaches up to 50 degrees.
Choi Jae-ho, Donga.com reporter [email protected]
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