Israeli Air Force Claims Iran Holds Over 1000 Missiles - Bloomberg

In a startling revelation during a recent interview with Channel 12, an unnamed officer from the Israeli Air Force disclosed that Iran possesses an arsenal exceeding 1000 ballistic missiles. This information has been confirmed by Bloomberg, which relayed the news through the Ukrinform agency.

Additionally, Israeli Army Radio reported that the arsenal of the terrorist organization Hezbollah is estimated to range between 8000 and 10000 missiles. These figures raise serious concerns, as they indicate a potential threat of continued hostilities from Iran and its ally Hezbollah, who have been bombarding Israeli territory for over five weeks.

It is important to note that neither Iran nor Hezbollah has commented on the size of their arsenals, which only amplifies uncertainty and anxiety in the region. The new estimates provided by Israeli military officials represent an official departure from previous statements, where Israel refrained from disclosing data regarding Tehran's arsenal.

Two senior Israeli officials, who requested anonymity, reported that prior to the onset of the war, it was believed that Iran had approximately 2000 medium-range ballistic missiles capable of reaching Israeli territory. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), since the conflict began, over 500 such missiles have been launched towards Israel, with the remainder destroyed during ground attacks.

Commenting on the situation, the Israeli Air Force officer noted that Tehran is launching missiles from dozens of tunnel shafts located in inaccessible mountainous areas, complicating their destruction. He added, “I am not sure we are capable of doing anything more” to halt the attacks from Iran and Hezbollah.

Furthermore, as reported by Ukrinform, U.S. intelligence believes that Iran maintains significant capabilities for conducting missile and drone attacks, despite five weeks of intense strikes from the U.S. and Israel. This underscores the seriousness of the situation and the potential for escalation of the conflict in the region.

In light of these developments, it is crucial to monitor the situation as it may have far-reaching consequences not only for Israel but for the entire Middle East. Given the rising tensions, the international community must remain vigilant and prepared to respond to potential threats emerging in this region.

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