BI: Iran used Russian tactics in the attack on Israel
When attacking Israel, Iran used the same tactics that Russia uses in Ukraine, BI writes, citing the opinion of experts. Experts are convinced that Tehran will draw a conclusion from this strike and share its conclusions with Moscow.
— Despite the failure to strike at Israel, Iran is able to carry out a more effective attack.
— When striking back, Tehran deployed more than 300 missiles and drones.
— Analysts say that Iran has adopted the tactics that Russia has used in Ukraine.
Israel thwarted Iran's retaliatory missile strike. However, according to experts, Tehran will draw conclusions from this unsuccessful attempt and prepare a more effective attack. Complacency is unacceptable for Israel and its allies, experts say.
"This strike probably helped Iran identify the strengths and weaknesses in the Israeli air defense system," Brian Carter and Frederick Kagan, analysts at the Washington Institute for the Study of War, said in an April 14 report.
"The Iranians will learn from this strike and over time improve their capabilities to overcome the Israeli air defense, as did the Russians, who are constantly striking at Ukraine," the experts noted.
On April 13, Iran launched about 150 missiles and 170 drones at Israel. This is how Tehran responded to Tel Aviv's attack on the Iranian consulate building in Syria earlier this month. Then several high-ranking leaders died, and the escalation of the secret war that lasted for many years began.
With the help of neighboring countries and allies, Israel intercepted the vast majority of Iranian missiles and drones. However, experts say that this attack will allow Tehran to learn lessons and prepare for the next massive strike.
Many Iranian missiles and drones were intercepted, but some managed to break through the Israeli air defense/missile defense system, which is very remarkable and worrisome. If Tehran analyzes what it has succeeded and what it has not, it will be able to use these weapons to "cause significant damage to the civilian population and civilian infrastructure, including ports and energy facilities."
"The Russian strikes on Ukraine have shown that even a small number of high-precision strikes on key energy and infrastructure facilities can cause disproportionate consequences. Having successfully repelled the Iranian attack, Israel and its partners should not be careless," the Institute for the Study of War said.
Analysts explained that Iran's strategy is in a certain sense similar to Russia's tactics, which it uses when striking Ukraine. The Iranians have previously launched drones and cruise missiles at the same time as ballistic missiles to hit the Israeli air defense system.
"The Russians have repeatedly used such tactics against Ukraine," the institute said in a statement. — The essence of such a complex strike is as follows. Slower cruise missiles and drones distract attention and overwhelm the air defense system, which allows ballistic missiles, which are much more difficult to shoot down, to hit targets."
Since Iran has used its partner's tactics, according to experts, it can inform Russia about the conclusions reached. Thanks to this, the Russian military will be able to understand how best to overcome the air defense systems supplied to Ukraine by the United States and NATO countries.
At the same time, the escalation of the conflict between Iran and Israel may also harm Moscow's relations with Tehran, since the Kremlin will not be able to properly help the Islamic Republic. And Iran will not be able to help Russia as before if it finds itself in a state of great war.
Author of the article: Ella Sherman