‘They Will Fire Every Missile’: Israel Braces for Worst-Case Iran Scenario

As the diplomatic channel between the United States and Iran continues, Israel is preparing for war. Jerusalem’s red lines are far from Tehran’s, which refuses even to consider limits on its missile program. The same missiles caused destruction in Israel during the 12-day war, shaping current planning for Israel’s home front. Israel is preparing for scenarios that could shift rapidly from negotiation to confrontation.

Iran views its ballistic missile program as a supreme strategic asset and a central tool of deterrence. Assessments described the missile array as capable of paralyzing Israel’s home front and inflicting significant damage despite advanced defenses. Lessons from the war reinforced in Tehran the idea that Israel can be worn down through attrition that strains interceptor stockpiles. That experience has kept the missile program at the center of Iran’s hard line.

Intelligence assessments conclude Iran will not relinquish its missile array even under US pressure in negotiations. Officials described a collision course: an agreement that leaves Israel facing a significant ongoing threat, or a slide toward all-out war. Israel’s air defense system—built around seven battalions and five layers—is preparing alongside the US military and possibly an international coalition. Defense planners are positioning capabilities for a fast-moving escalation if talks break down.

(YNN/VFI News)

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