--- title: "Israel’s Strikes On Iran: Less Than Had Been Anticipated" type: "post" post_id: "7652" slug: "israels-strikes-on-iran-less-than-had-been-anticipated" canonical: "https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2024/10/26/israels-strikes-on-iran-less-than-had-been-anticipated/" markdown_url: "https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2024/10/26/israels-strikes-on-iran-less-than-had-been-anticipated.md" json_url: "https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2024/10/26/israels-strikes-on-iran-less-than-had-been-anticipated.json" txt_url: "https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2024/10/26/israels-strikes-on-iran-less-than-had-been-anticipated.txt" published: "2024-10-26T22:54:57+00:00" modified: "2024-10-26T22:54:57+00:00" author: "penny2" categories: - "Uncategorized" tags: - "Iraq" - "Israel" - "perception management" - "US" site_name: "PFYT2" publisher: "" language: "en-US" generator: "easyPress Markdown" generator_version: "1.0.6" --- **Or hyped up. Whichever? I’m relieved. It was looking very frightening last night. So, far it seems Iran hasn’t suffered any great loss. 4 deaths have been reported. Iran’s air defences seemed to have been very effective. It’s also interesting to consider that Israel had to actually fly, in planes, towards Iran to target them. Iran didn’t have to do this, their missile strikes being very effective. Any thoughts? Share them!** **I’m reading lots of posturing from Israel and the US in particular. Less so from Iran. Jordan denies the use of their airspace, but, it seems to me Israel would have used it**. **Jordan is filled with Palestinian refugees and is pretty much controlled by the US/UK.** [**New Arab**](https://www.newarab.com/news/jordan-denies-israel-used-its-airspace-attack-iran) > **[Jordan](https://www.newarab.com/news/jordan-joins-calls-arms-embargo-israel-war-intensifies) denied allowing[ Israel](https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-warned-iran-it-was-about-strike-report)**[ ](https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-warned-iran-it-was-about-strike-report)to use its airspace for its strike on Iran on Saturday, with the military issuing a statement to clarify its stance. > > **A military source in the Jordanian army said, “no military aircraft were allowed to cross Jordanian airspace”** and that “armed forces were closely following the military escalations that occurred during the past hours”. **There is nothing being reported that suggests Israel entered Iranian airspace. This would have been extremely provocative. For the time being, I’m not getting the impression Israel is looking to be provocative. `For now`. Because the US election is upcoming and the shaky ground the global economy is standing on were being considered. This includes for Israel whose economy is in a mess.** ###### [By all accounts I’ve seen so far 4 military persons were killed in Iran](https://ifpnews.com/death-toll-israeli-raids-iran-four) ##### [Jerusalem Post](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-826205) ***‘Backbone of Iran’s missile industry’ destroyed by IAF strikes on Islamic Republic – report*** **I’m questioning some of the claims made in this article**. **How are we defining the “backbone” of Iran’s military? Who is defining the strikes as hitting the backbone? Is Israel defining this term?** > **The targets struck were sophisticated equipment that Iran could not produce on its own and had to be purchased from China, Walla reported. The targets were a critical component of Iran’s ballistic missile program, `Walla cited three anonymous Israeli sources as saying.`** **Okay?** > **`The Arabic independent online newspaper Elaph reported Israel targeted a secret ballistic missile factory in Iran`** > > The report said that **the ballistic missile factory was completely destroyed. One (anonymous) source told Elaph that it was the “backbone of Iran’s missile industry” and that Israel had “put it out of service,” also reporting that each heavy fuel mixer destroyed was estimated to be at least two million dollars and about twenty mixers of this type were destroyed** **[Elaph is published in London. ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaph)Israeli media is presenting it in a way that obfuscates this reality Elaph was launched by Elaph Publishing in London in 2001 Elaph is managed by Integrated Intelligent Solutions (IN2SOL), a Middle East provider of IT services.I’m unsure what Elaph really is? And have never heard of it previously.** - [I**srael struck Iran from Iraq airspace- That makes sense.**](https://dailytrust.com/israeli-jets-penetrated-through-iraq-airspace-iran/) - **Undoubtedly using the north of Iraq [where the US has bases alongside it’s Kurdish proxies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_military_installations_in_Iraq)** - **[There is one in this area I’ve come across again and again and again](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duhok_Governorate)– very strategically located!** ##### [No oil or nuclear sites were struck- for now](https://www.cp24.com/news/world/2024/10/26/israels-first-open-attack-on-iran-targets-missile-sites-and-apparently-spares-oil-and-nuclear-ones/) > Crucially, there was **no indication that Iran’s oil or nuclear sites were struck**. Iran insisted the strikes caused only “limited damage,” and Iranian state-run media downplayed them. T**aken together, the moves suggested at least for now that both countries are trying to avoid a more serious escalation.** > > I**ran’s mission to the United Nations accused the U.S. of complicity in the attack, asserting that the U.S. controls Iraqi airspace.** > > **Israel’s attack did not take out highly visible or symbolic facilities that could prompt a significant response from Iran,** said Yoel Guzansky, a researcher at Tel Aviv’s Institute for National Security Studies who formerly worked for Israel’s National Security Council. > > **It also gives Israel room for escalation if needed, and targeting air defense systems weakens Iran’s capabilities to defend against future attacks, he said, adding that if there is Iranian retaliation, it should be limited.** > > Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized the decision to avoid “strategic and economic targets,” saying on X that “we could and should have exacted a much heavier price from Iran.” **It looks as if Iran’s air defence functioned fairly well** > Video about Iran air defenses interceptin Israel missiles / Diversi video mostrano che le difese aeree iraniane hanno intercettato molti dei missili lanciati da israele [pic.twitter.com/Eq6nuctB7O](https://t.co/Eq6nuctB7O) > > — GattoLugano (@GattoLugano) [October 26, 2024](https://x.com/GattoLugano/status/1850125193550704822?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [**Washington Post**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/26/iran-israel-attack-tehran) > But **soon after Israel’s attack,** which **it said** hit 20 military targets and that lasted several hours, **life in Iran appeared to return to normal, with shoppers crowding markets, traffic snarling the streets of the capital and residents making the usual commute to work.** > > **Iran’s battered currency also rose slightly on Saturday,** following reports that the attacks were less extensive than many feared. **“Iranian markets under the umbrella of air defense,” read one headline from the government-owned Mehr news agency.** > > **`“Iran’s nuclear facilities have not been impacted,” Rafael Mariano Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, wrote on X`** [**Global Condemnation Mounts**](https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/505487/Global-condemnation-mounts-against-Israeli-strikes-on-Iran-as) > **Saudi Arabia led the regional outcry,** with its Foreign Ministry condemning the strikes as a violation of Iran’s sovereignty and international law. Riyadh urged international action to prevent further escalation in the region. > **Several nations, including Malaysia, Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon, issued statements condemning the strikes as severe threats to regional security. Malaysia criticized the attack as undermining stability, while Jordan called it a “dangerous escalation.” Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry described it as a direct violation of Iran’s sovereignty with implications for international security,** calling on the United Nations to act. > **The UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman echoed similar concerns. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry expressed worry over potential “serious repercussions” and called for restraint, while Oman denounced Israel’s actions as a blatant breach of international law.** The UAE expressed its deep concern over the continued escalation and its repercussions on security and stability in the region. > **The Egyptian Foreign Ministry also announced that it follows with grave concern the dangerous escalation of tensions in West Asia, most recently the Israeli attack on Iran.** > ***“We condemn all actions that threaten the security and stability of the region,”*** the Egyptian ministry added. > **Neighboring Pakistan and Turkey also spoke out,** with Pakistan’s Prime Minister condemning the strikes and urging peaceful dialogue, and Turkey framing Israel’s actions as a regional threat. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif stated on Saturday that Pakistan stands with Iran and its neighbors in their pursuit of peace. He also called on all parties involved to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation.