Will Israel strike Iran again?

Israel’s major airstrike operation deep within Iranian territory last night was unprecedented, reportedly targeting over 20 military sites in a coordinated, multi-wave attack. For the first time, Israel not only conducted such a large-scale operation but also openly acknowledged it as it unfolded. According to Israeli sources, the operation achieved its objectives, dealing a decisive blow to the Iranian regime’s military infrastructure. 

The entire mission returned safely to Israel, sending a clear message of the Jewish state’s total aerial superiority over Iranian defences, all while presumably avoiding or minimising civilian casualties. Yet despite these early indications of success, the full scale of the damage remains unconfirmed, and Iran’s attempts to downplay the event underscore the tension and complexity surrounding this significant moment.

Israel’s approach was both precise and restrained. Reportedly targeting missile production facilities, air defence systems, and strategic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) installations, Israel carefully avoided nuclear and oil infrastructure to limit the risk of a large-scale escalation and to placate the US.