Ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced that over 90% of missiles launched during Tehran’s recent retaliatory strikes successfully hit their intended targets inside Israel. These strikes were part of the concluding phase of a 12-day military confrontation that intensified tensions across the Middle East. Ghalibaf emphasized that, based on military and statistical analyses, the missile attacks could have caused at least 500 deaths and resulted in approximately 3,500 injuries in Israel, underscoring the severity of the barrage.
The missile offensive was reportedly directed at key Israeli military installations, including airbases, radar facilities, and command centers allegedly involved in previous covert attacks against Iranian interests. This approach signaled Tehran’s clear intent to degrade Israel’s military infrastructure and retaliate for what Iran describes as continuous Israeli aggression. Analysts note that the precision of these strikes, claiming more than 90% accuracy, is an extraordinary feat, reflecting advancements in Iran’s missile technology.
Israel’s missile defense system, the Iron Dome, known for intercepting incoming threats, was activated in response to the barrage. Though the system successfully neutralized a substantial number of missiles, some penetrated its defenses, causing casualties and damage across various regions of Israel. Israeli officials reported a minimum of 24 deaths and hundreds of injuries, with many civilians forced into bomb shelters as the strikes unfolded.
Multiple international news agencies have verified these details. Sputnik published statements from Iranian officials affirming missile accuracy and the scale of impact. The Times of Israel provided in-depth coverage of targeted military installations, while CBS Newsand Fox News reported on the human toll and social disruption caused by the missile strikes.
The international reaction was swift and polarized. The United States, Israel’s staunch ally, condemned the missile attacks and reiterated its unwavering support for Israel’s sovereign right to self-defense. Western governments condemned Tehran’s escalation as a reckless act that threatens regional stability and violates international law. Meanwhile, calls for restraint and diplomatic dialogue have intensified from global powers wary of an all-out conflict engulfing the region. Al Jazeera detailed the diplomatic fallout, emphasizing the precarious balance of power and the urgent need to avoid further bloodshed.
This confrontation follows a string of covert attacks and proxy clashes that have steadily destabilized the Middle East, with Israel and Iran exchanging accusations of aggression and sabotage. Tehran’s missile strikes represent a strategic message of deterrence, aiming to signal to Israel and its allies that any hostile action against Iranian assets will incur a heavy cost.
Military experts highlight that Iran’s missile capabilities have evolved significantly over recent years, allowing for precision strikes deep inside hostile territory. The 90% accuracy rate claimed by Iranian officials, if independently verified, would mark a substantial enhancement compared to previous engagements, potentially shifting the regional military balance.
For Israel, the breaches in the Iron Dome’s defenses raise concerns about the system’s limits in face of large-scale missile barrages. Israeli defense officials are reportedly reviewing the system’s capabilities and contemplating enhancements to counter the growing sophistication of Iranian missile technology.
The broader geopolitical implications of this 12-day conflict are profound. The United States and its European allies are caught between supporting Israel’s defense and managing the risks of further escalation with Iran, which could drag the region into a protracted conflict involving multiple state and non-state actors.
As both sides regroup, global calls for a ceasefire and renewed diplomatic negotiations are mounting. The path to peace remains uncertain, but analysts agree that without substantive dialogue, cycles of retaliation will continue to threaten not only Israeli and Iranian lives but regional and global security.
