Monday, June 16, 2025

“Basically, what Israel did with Iran is what Russia wanted to do with Ukraine: They thought they could pull off some cloak-and-dagger thing, and infiltrate and decapitate the Ukrainian regime,” said Michael Horowitz, an Israeli geopolitical analyst. “But it turned out that the Ukrainian society has a resilience and cannot be so easily penetrated—whereas when it comes to Iran, the regime is so unpopular that it’s easy to find people there who will agree to work with Israel.”

 

Israel Takes Control of Iran’s Skies—a Feat That Still Eludes Russia in Ukraine


Key Points

What's This?
  • Israel achieved air superiority over western Iran within 48 hours of starting its war, a feat Russia couldn’t achieve in Ukraine.

  • Israel exploited its air advantage to eliminate surface-to-air missiles in western Iran and key Iranian military leaders.

  • Analysts highlight Israel’s superior air-force capabilities, training and integration compared with Russia and Iran.

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