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\u201cIranian UN ambassador says Israel knows next attack ‘most decisive’,\u201d<\/a> i24NEWS, 4-15-24.\u00a0\u00a0\u201cIsraeli ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, urges action against Iran including sanctions and the designation of IRGC as a terrorist organization.\u201d\u00a0 The showing of the video in the UN Security Council meeting of Iron Dome shooting down Iranian missiles above the Dome of the Rock, filmed from the Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem (both on the Temple Mount), was most impressive, along with the statements that Iran is acting inconsistent with Islam.<\/p>\n

\u201cBBC Verify examines video from Iran’s attack on Israel,\u201d<\/a> BBC, 4-15-24.<\/p>\n

\u201cIsrael Faced a Sophisticated Attack From Iran,\u201d<\/a> NYT, 4-14-24.\u00a0 My comment–While it took advanced military technology involving drones and ballistics, and some attacks from Iraq and Yemen, it was still a failure.\u00a0\u00a0Hmmm.\u00a0 Someone needs to tell NYT what UK FM David Cameron said.\u00a0 \u201cIran suffered ‘double defeat’ – Lord Cameron,\u201d<\/a> BBC, 4-15-24.\u00a0 And consider\u00a0\u201cAt least half of Iranian ballistic missiles failed or crashed prematurely \u2013 report,\u201d<\/a> i24NEWS, 4-15-24.\u00a0\u00a0Following the unprecedented attack from Iran, senior Western officials reportedly believe an Israeli response could be as soon as Monday.\u00a0 \u2026\u00a0 At least half of the ballistic missiles in the Iranian attack against Israel over the weekend failed to launch, failed in flight or crashed before reaching its destination, two U.S. officials confirmed to ABC.\u00a0 \u2026 In terms of the Iranian missiles, at least nine penetrated the Israeli air defense system and interception efforts by allies. As a result, two air force bases in Israel were but no significant damage was caused, one of the senior U.S. officials told ABC. According to the American report, five ballistic missiles hit the Nevatim Air Force Base and damaged a C-130 transport plane, an unused runway and empty storage facilities. While the other four ballistic missiles hit another base in the Negev, there were no reports of significant damage.\u201d<\/p>\n

Everyone else high-ranking in Iran except the Supreme Leader has spoken, all saying Iran\u2019s attack against Israel was a complete success.\u00a0 Since the Leader claims higher sources than other Iranian officials and its president, it will be interesting to hear his interpretation when the Ayatollah speaks.\u00a0 \u201cIran’s leaders insist the attack against Israel was a ‘victory’,\u201d<\/a> NPR, 4-15-24.<\/p>\n

Amazing, and not what Iran wanted to hear.\u00a0 This is the first time EVER that Saudi Arabia has helped Israel in a military affair\/action.\u00a0 At least publicly.\u00a0 And it is against Iran, whom SA had opened relations with again.\u00a0 \u201cSaudi Arabia says it helped defend Israel against Iran \u2014 report,\u201d<\/a> JPost, 4-15-24.\u00a0\u00a0Many drones had to travel over Saudi airspace, so my guess is their assistance was with tracking.<\/p>\n

More on the Regime\u2019s effect on SA, and how SA still wants peace with Israel.\u00a0 \u201cSaudi Arabia not involved in intercepting Iran missiles, drones at Israel: Sources,\u201d<\/a> Al Arabiya, 4-15-24.\u00a0\u00a0And see \u201cSaudi Arabia says it helped defend Israel against Iran \u2014 report,\u201d<\/a>\u00a0JPost, 4-14-24.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith Nuclear Deal Dead, Containing Iran Grows More Fraught,\u201d<\/a> NYT, 4-15-24.<\/p>\n

Countries, it turns out, really aren\u2019t equal.\u00a0 \u201c\u2018This Seems to Be a Major Strategic Error on the Part of Iran\u2019,\u201d<\/a> Politico Magazine, 4-15-24.\u00a0\u00a0Thoughts for the Council on Foreign Relations and Richard Haass.<\/p>\n

\u201cRussian weapons help Iran harden defenses against Israeli airstrike,\u201d<\/a> Washington Post, 4-15-24.<\/p>\n

\u201cEx-Iranian Security Official Slams Russia’s Lack Of Support In Israel Attack,\u201d<\/a> Iran International, 4-15-24.<\/p>\n

\u201cMaps show how US, Israeli weaponry was used against Iran’s aerial attack,\u201d<\/a> USA Today, 4-15-24.<\/p>\n

\u201cChina Tells Iran Cooperation Will Last After Attack on Israel,\u201d<\/a> Bloomberg, 4-15-24.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u201cIranian UN ambassador says Israel knows next attack ‘most decisive’,\u201d i24NEWS, 4-15-24.\u00a0\u00a0\u201cIsraeli ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, urges action against Iran including sanctions and the designation of IRGC as a terrorist organization.\u201d\u00a0 The showing of the video in the UN Security Council meeting of Iron Dome shooting down Iranian missiles above the Dome … <\/p>\n

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