Netanyahu hints he would strike Iranian oil fields • IDF strikes terror targets in Gaza, Lebanon
Cruise missiles are easier targets for dense, integrated air defenses than ballistic missiles are. But ballistic missiles are often fired from known launch points.
He added that Iran will respond to Israel's retaliatory attack at an appropriate time, saying Tehran will likely increase the range of their ballistic missiles.
Military experts suggest Israel "broke its fear barrier," potentially leading to future strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
Eveleth said the Israeli strikes may have "significantly hampered Iran's ability to mass produce missiles."
Stroul also noted that the US cannot indefinitely sustain supply efforts for both Ukraine and Israel, as resources are reaching a critical limit.
So far, 2024 has seen enormous upheaval in the evolution of the war between Iran and Israel, so often fought in the shadows.
Additionally, more than 50 rocket launchers and over 60 Hezbollah command posts were destroyed.
Soldiers dismantled terrorist infrastructure and destroyed weapons belonging to Hezbollah, as well as engaged in close-quarter combat with terrorists.
Our fingers are on the trigger right now in order to turn the enemy into dust if it makes the smallest mistake," the IRGC commander added.