Why did Israel choose Isfahan for the attack?

Israel Friday morning Iran which appeared to be a direct response to Iran’s April 13 drone and missile attack on Israel.

Already present in the Middle East since the invasion stress can be further enhanced.

Details of the damage caused by the Israeli attack have not yet been revealed, but Iran has said that its nuclear facilities are safe.

Why did Israel attack Isfahan?

Isfahan is a historical Iranian city and cultural center and was the capital of Iran during the Seljuk period. There are many historical monuments here. There is a famous proverb about Isfahan, ‘Isfahan is half the world’, meaning that Isfahan is equal to half the world.

Why did Israel target this city? In response to this question, CNN defense analyst Colonel Cedric Layton said in a CNN program that Israel had targeted Iran’s army radar system in Isfahan, but the nature of the attack was largely symbolic. And Israel has actually tried to send a message to Iran.

“A radar site is a formidable target because an attack on it blinds military power and makes it difficult for them to conduct operations,” he said.

He said that ‘airports in Iran are used for both civilian and military purposes. Isfahan has an airbase and an international airport together. It is also home to Iran’s F-14 fighter jets, which they acquired during the Shah’s reign. So they are very old and stereotyped. Although they have since been upgraded in many ways using Iranian capabilities, they pose a very limited threat to Israel.’

Around Isfahan Nuclear installations are Natanz is 120 km away from Isfahan. Defense analyst Dr. Mohammad Ali told Independent Urdu that the election of the city of Isfahan is important from a political, psychological and strategic point of view because it is a message to the Iranian nation that if we want, we can reach the most sensitive installations of Iran. can But we did not attack them. We have not targeted any nuclear or civilian because we realize that there will be political and psychological pressure on you.’

He said that apart from being close to Natanz, there are uranium enrichment centers in Isfahan itself.

Why did Israel attack despite American pressure?

After the Iranian attack on Israel, the White House made it clear that they would not be part of any Israeli retaliation against Iran. But Israel did not care. The diplomacy that followed the attack tried to deter Israel, but Israel had told the US and Britain that it was going to attack.

Defense analyst Muhammad Ali told Independent Urdu that Israel carried out the attack because ‘Iran’s attack was a huge slap in the face of their dignity and self-respect. There was no physical damage in this attack, but there was definitely psychological damage. So his aim was not military but political.

“In addition, Israel wanted to raise the morale of its army.”

A view of the nuclear power plant in Isfahan, 295 km from Tehran, in this March 30, 2005 photo.(AFP)

According to Dr. Muhammad Ali, another thing is that “Bin Yamen Netanyahu’s political future will also be strengthened by this attack from conservative circles, even if it is symbolic.”

He said that the United States told Israel that Iran should not suffer huge losses, neither military nor civilian losses, because if they were attacked, the public, psychological and diplomatic pressure would increase so much. That he will be forced to answer. American sources are saying that there has been a missile attack, but Iranian sources are trivializing it by calling it a failed drone attack.

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“Irrespective of the weapons used, Iran’s reaction and the mood and tone of their media is not one of concern and outrage,” he said. They are mocking that we attacked on such a large scale but the Israeli attack was nothing compared to it, it is child’s play and it has no importance.

Dr. Muhammad Ali said that the purpose of ridiculing him in front of his people is to move towards solving the issue. And they don’t want to moderate public opinion in such a way that the matter goes forward.’

Does Iran have an Iron Dome capability?

Iran has its own air defense system but it is not as modern and advanced as Israel. Israel has one of the best systems in the world. The Israeli attack shows that there are gaps in the Iranian defense system and the Israelis can exploit them.