Israel Focuses Attack on Iranian Airbase

After Iran’s attack last weekend, Israel was sure to strike back.

And strike back they did.

They’ve set their sights on the the 8th Tactical Airbase that’s within Isfahan International Airport.

And what’s on that airbase?

Could they be trying to destroy the F-14 fighters that are kept there?

Take them out before they get a chance to take to air?

🚨 ISRAELI STRIKE TARGETS IRANIAN AIRBASE

Iranian state media reports that tonight's airstrike by the Israel Air Force may have targeted the 8th Tactical Airbase within Isfahan International Airport.

The base, housing multiple squadrons of F-14 "Tomcat" fighter aircraft, is now… https://t.co/UeTPAvZlun

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 19, 2024

🚨🇮🇱BREAKING: ISRAEL HAS RAISED ITS ALERT LEVEL AFTER STRIKE

According to local reports, Israel has raised alert levels throughout the country after the IDF conducted a response to Iran's massive drone and missile attack.

Source: Channel 13
Photos: Archived pic.twitter.com/bML78vd4OX

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 19, 2024

Let’s compare the military strengths of Israel vs Iran:

The National Interest reports:

Israel spends more than double on its defense than Iran. In 2023, Israel spent approximately $19.2 billion on its military – a considerable chunk of this sum came from the United States as foreign military aid. On the other side, Tehran spent nearly $7.4 billion in 2023.

When it comes to force numbers, the Israel Defense Forces fields around 170,000 troops, which is far less than the 610,000 troops the Iranian military has. In the event of a full-blown conflict, of course, both militaries would swell with an influx of reservists and volunteers.

In terms of air power, the Israeli Air Force boasts about 340 aircraft, including advanced F-35I Lightning II stealth fighters, as well as F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-15 Strike Eagle fighter jets. The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force has approximately 290 aircraft, but most of them are antiquated F-4 Phantom, F-5 Tiger, and F-14 Tomcat fighter jets with technology from the 1970s and 1980s.

For ground systems, Israel has about 400 main battle tanks, including Merkava IVs. It also fields 800 infantry fighting vehicles and armored personnel carriers, and 170 artillery pieces. Conversely, Iran has approximately 1,600 main battle tanks, 1,250 infantry fighting vehicles and armored personnel carriers, and 2,000 artillery pieces. As with its air power, Israel has much better and more modern equipment.

Iran, however, does possess a sizable long-range munition arsenal with approximately 2,000 ballistic and cruise missiles. Tehran can also fire thousands of suicide drones.

Israel clearly has the better military. The IDF is more technologically advanced than its adversary and outperforms Iran in every category when it comes to quality. Moreover, Jerusalem can always rely on outside help, and especially on the United States, if the going gets tough.

Finally, Israeli policymakers have the option of nuclear weapons if the situation gets out of hand. (The Israeli nuclear arsenal could also be used to blackmail the U.S. into supporting a conventional war with Iran.) Tehran does possess a significant military capability that could cause some heartache to the Israelis. But overall, a ground war between the two countries is impossible, and Iranian long-range strike capabilities aren’t sufficient to defeat Israel.

I find it odd that Iran attacked Israel. If you do the math, it doesn’t add up. Why pick a fight you can’t win?

You know me, folks. Question everything.

War Tip #1: Whenever there’s a war, watch the International Bankers.

What are they up to? What are they planning? Is there anything they could gain from the current conflict/war?

Are they using this to distract from something? Always watch the Bankers.