Iran missile strikes on Israel: Middle East powder keg ignited again
In April 2024, Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel, plunging the entire Middle East into tension again. The attack was so menacing that one wondered: Is there another war? How exactly will things develop?
Missiles are flying all over the sky, and Israel is like a great enemy
That night, Iran fired about 200 missiles of various types in the direction of Israel, and the scene was quite spectacular. Missiles whizzed across the night sky, targeting several important Israel military bases. Among them, the Nevatim airbase can be said to be the top priority of this attack.
This base is no ordinary place. It is the stronghold of the Israel Air Force, and it is home to many advanced fighters, including the flamboyant F-35 fighter jets. Iran clearly wants to deal a blow to Israel this time, to strike a blow to its air power.
But to be honest, Iran is really a bit fierce this time. Not only did they launch conventional ballistic missiles, but they also threw several hypersonic missiles. This missile can fly at a speed of more than Mach 5, which is more than five times the speed of sound. From launch to hitting the target, it takes about 10 minutes. This speed is like riding a rocket!
Naturally, Israel's side cannot sit idly by. They immediately activated the air defense system and tried to intercept these menacing missiles. Several destroyers of country M also joined the interception. But to be honest, it doesn't seem to work very well. It is said that at least 32 missiles managed to break through the line of defense and hit the Nevatim airbase directly.
The results of the battle were confusing, and the two sides insisted on their own words
How much damage did this attack take? To be honest, I can't say for sure. Iran, of course, is blowing the sky, saying that more than 80% of its missiles have hit targets, and also claims to have destroyed more than 20 F-35 fighter jets. However, Israel said that the losses were not large, and most of the missiles were intercepted.
In this case, it's really hard to judge who is telling the truth. After all, both sides have their own positions and want to gain the upper hand in the war of public opinion. One thing is certain, however, that Israel has indeed suffered a significant blow. After all, with so many missiles flying over, it is impossible for them to cause no damage at all, right?
Some media reported that several large craters had been blown out of the runway at Nevatim airbase, and the tarmac was in shambles. However, it is not yet known how many planes were lost. It may be necessary to wait for satellite images to come out before we can make a rough judgment.
The grudge behind the missile attack
Actually, the attack was not for nothing. If you want to talk about it, you have to start a few months ago. Late last year, Israel launched an airstrike near Damascus, the capital of Syria, killing several senior officers of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This can make Iran angry.
Going back further, a number of Iran's nuclear scientists and military generals have been assassinated in recent years. Although there is no conclusive evidence, Iran has always believed that Israel did it. Therefore, this missile attack is actually a big explosion of Iran's long-accumulated anger.
Interestingly, Iran also specifically notified country M before launching the attack. They said it was a "limited counterattack" to avoid further escalation. But who will believe you when you say this? More than 200 missiles have been launched, and it is still called "limited"? Isn't this a clear attempt to teach Israel a big lesson?
The regional situation is about to come in a stormy manner
This attack undoubtedly sent a huge shock to the entire Middle East region. Israel has spoken of retaliation and may launch attacks on targets in Iran. Country M also expressed its firm support for Israel.
To be honest, the current situation is really sweating. If Israel does launch a retaliatory attack on Iran itself, it will be a big deal. Iran will certainly not rest on its laurels and is likely to strike back more violently. When the time comes, the entire Middle East region may be plunged into a large-scale military conflict.
But then again, neither side should want to make a big fuss. After all, if you really fight, it won't do anyone any good. However, the problem now is that both sides want to teach each other a lesson, and neither wants to suffer for themselves. It's hard to get the scale.
The future is uncertain, and the road to peace is still long
Looking back at history, conflicts in the Middle East have a long history and complex root causes. This missile attack by Iran on Israel is nothing more than an outbreak of long-standing accumulated contradictions. I am afraid that it will take a long time to completely solve the problem.
To be honest, as an ordinary person, it's really worrying to see these news. War brings only destruction and casualties, and it is ordinary people who suffer in the end. It is hoped that all parties will exercise restraint and resolve their differences through dialogue, so as not to make a big deal out of the matter.
But at the end of the day, we're just spectators. International politics is so complex that ordinary people simply can't get involved. We can only pray that peace can be restored in the Middle East as soon as possible, and that there will be no more fighting. After all, peaceful development is the right path, and how boring it is to fight and kill.
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