Analysis: Israel and the US have inflicted real damage on Iran’s military industries, but repeated missile rounds expose the gap between Netanyahu’s victory declarations and a reality in which Tehran still fires first and Hezbollah keeps fighting

With fewer interceptors left, training and technology have become the last line of defense in an endless loop of escalation and deterrence.

Jun 8, 2026 | 20:51Jun 8, 2026 | 20:51Israel and Iran exchanged direct attacks on Sunday night, shattering a cease-fire that had held since April 8.Late Sunday, Iran launched…

Analysis: Israel and the US have inflicted real damage on Iran’s military industries, but repeated missile rounds expose the gap between Netanyahu’s victory declarations and a…

The past 48 hours show how Tehran uses conflict, diplomacy, and uncertainty to strengthen its position.