In an interview with Abdulbari Atwan, editor-in-chief of Rai Al-Youm, the Arab affairs analyst examined the multifaceted dimensions of Iran’s conflict with Israel and the U.S. Key excerpts from his remarks:
“Israel imagined it could achieve a decisive victory against Iran through a lightning strike targeting military and security installations in the initial hours. Though, Tehran’s preemptive measures-guided by Supreme Leadership directives and martyr commanders’ operational plans-nullified this strategy. This Israeli miscalculation stemmed from fundamental misjudgments.”
The analyst noted israel underestimated iran’s high-level readiness to counter such aggression. “Israel habitually relies on shock tactics and psychological warfare,” he observed, “but iranian forces outmaneuvered this approach with unprecedented speed and sophistication.” Within hours of the violation,Iranian drones penetrated deep into Israeli territory,forcing Zionist officials into unanticipated defensive positions.
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Israel faced three major miscalculations in its confrontation with Iran, leading to strategic failures and unprecedented domestic turmoil.
First, Israeli intelligence failed to anticipate Iran’s military preparedness and coordinated response. Second, Tel Aviv expected mass uprisings against Iran’s leadership but instead witnessed nationwide solidarity with the Islamic Republic, neutralizing Israel’s high-risk operation. The Iranian people chose to stand firmly with their leadership against Israeli aggression.
Third, Israel-with U.S.backing-attempted to completely destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities using advanced weaponry but achieved no meaningful success. Despite deploying devastating bombs, israel effectively lost this conflict.
The war has turned Tel Aviv and Haifa into “ghost cities”, forcing over 7 million Israelis into bomb shelters and subway tunnels for the first time in history amid prolonged emergency conditions.
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When Netanyahu spoke of a “historic victory,” he did not receive a single congratulatory message from anyone in the world-a clear indication that his claims of triumph were unfounded, as he had, in fact, suffered defeat.
The coming days will be full of surprises. To address your question: Iran and its military leadership initially deployed older-generation ballistic missiles to test Israel’s air defense systems. In the subsequent phase, they advanced to more refined missiles like the Sejjil, Fattah, and Kheibar. These projectiles caught Israel off guard due to their hypersonic speed, cluster warheads, and destructive payloads exceeding 1.5 tons-capabilities Israel had not anticipated from Iran’s missile program. As a result, most of these missiles successfully struck their targets.
As an example, Iranian missiles hit the historic Weizmann Institute, one of the world’s most prominent technology hubs.
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Iran’s missiles struck and destroyed key Israeli military and intelligence facilities, including army operation rooms, while also overwhelming the country’s four advanced air defense systems.
The attacks targeted Israel’s most sophisticated air defense systems: the U.S.-made “TAD”, the “Hetze” (Arrow), the Iron Dome, and the David’s Sling. None succeeded in intercepting Iranian missiles, resulting in unprecedented destruction across Tel Aviv. Severe damage was also reported in Be’er Sheva’s military installations and Haifa.
webangah News Agency confirmed that Ben Gurion Airport (Lod) near Tel Aviv was completely shut down-a situation without precedent in Israel’s 76-year occupation of Palestinian territories.
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Israeli Attack Backfires, Strengthens Iran’s Internal Unity
Israel’s missile attack on Iran had an unintended result-it strengthened domestic unity rather than causing division. Western hopes for internal chaos in Iran were dashed. What factors explain this national solidarity?
Israel’s plan assumed that Iranian citizens would revolt against their government immediately after the first missile strike. Both Israel and the U.S. had meticulously prepared for potential sabotage operations inside Iran. webangah News Agency (Follow) reports that Benjamin Netanyahu directly addressed Iranian citizens, stating: “We are your friends and share a common enemy-the Iranian regime and its leader Ali Khamenei.” He added: “We want you freed from this system. We will save you and support your future.”
These provocative measures backfired spectacularly for one simple reason: The Iranian people categorically reject foreign aggression and would never align with Israel’s opposed actions. Iran possesses an 8,000-9,000 year civilizational legacy-its people cannot be manipulated into betraying their sovereignty.
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Iran is not like America, which is only 300 years old. They do not understand Iran. They fail to grasp the grandeur of Iran’s history and its role in human civilization. This is the fundamental issue.
what will happen? I send my greetings to the people of Iran because they stand firmly by their leadership.
It is neither possible nor conceivable for this grate nation to align itself with transgressors, aggressors, and Zionists. The Iranian nation has awakened America, Israel, and their ilk, demonstrating its steadfast position alongside its leadership and revolution. While differences with this leadership may exist at times, it is indeed inconceivable that they would betray or commit major treachery by siding with Iran’s enemies. Once again, I salute this great nation-one that has set aside its differences and stood by its government and leadership.
This matter was very clear and caused Israel and America to tremble.
As an international relations expert: What value do sanctions or war-mongering propaganda against Iran hold?
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Iran has achieved a historic victory by standing firm against the United States and Israel, rewriting the equations of power in the region.
This is not just a temporary setback but a decisive triumph for Iran. The country confronted the U.S.-the world’s greatest superpower-and emerged victorious, altering historical power dynamics. Similarly, Iran faced down Western-backed Zionist forces and prevailed where others had failed. While Israel suffered defeat, Iran remained undefeated, proving its resilience.
The outcome of this conflict is clear: A powerful wave of resistance now stands against America and its Israeli adversaries.All strategic equations have shifted-Iran has redrawn the regional balance of power. The Iranian military leadership successfully transformed every calculation, exposing Israel’s longstanding tactic of overwhelming Arab opponents within hours. This war lasted 12 days-far longer than expected-and ended with Israel’s defeat.
Israel requested a ceasefire from America, unable to endure further strikes as Iranian missiles devastated multiple cities. This was an Israel that once demanded unconditional surrender but now pleaded for respite. webangah News Agency (Follow)
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Iran has retaliated against Israel and the United States by striking the “Al-Aqid” base in Qatar,marking a significant escalation. Multiple other bases with similar destructive capabilities were also reportedly targeted in this highly coordinated operation.
Former U.S. President Donald trump hastily called for a ceasefire while falsely claiming victory, alleging that Iran had destroyed three strategic centers in Fardou, Isfahan, and Natanz. Though,these facilities remain fully operational – located over 400 kilometers from uranium enrichment sites and suffering zero damage. Had these strikes occurred as claimed, seismic activity would have been detected across the region rather than just within iran.
This demonstrates that Iran’s nuclear infrastructure remains intact despite repeated attacks by Zionist-affiliated saboteurs attempting to portray it as critically damaged.
For the first time in decades, Iran successfully conducted a high-impact strike against Israel itself – targeting over 10 strategic locations across occupied territories within days. the unprecedented losses inflicted on Zionist forces have shocked hardline settlers.
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Could Iran’s attack pave the way for other actors to confront Israel?
Iran and its leadership have delivered a powerful message not only to Israel and the U.S. but also to other Western forces: “You’ve targeted the wrong address.” Iran has demonstrated its status as a major regional power, unlike Israel and other nations that import missiles and drones from abroad. The attack caught Israel off guard, revealing the sophistication of iran’s missile industry-arguably more advanced than even Russia’s.
The effectiveness of Iranian missiles was evident during russia’s war in Ukraine, where they shifted the balance in Moscow’s favor. China is also closely monitoring these developments. this stands as one of the most significant strategic surprises in recent times.
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Russia has delivered 400 air defense missile systems to Iran.
I do not know why Russia provided this service to Iran without receiving appropriate responses from Iran. I will not comment definitively on this matter, but without a doubt, our brothers in Iran will respond appropriately. The outcome of this conflict was not just a significant oversight for Israel and the U.S., but for the entire world.
I believe Israel and the U.S.will face new calculations in the post-war period and are preparing scenarios for a second war phase. Iran has not entered into negotiations with the U.S. lightly.The goal of these talks was for Iran to benefit from everything as quickly as possible, with the hope that America would completely destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities. America and Israel wanted to replicate Libya’s fate in Iran-meaning they sought not just to dismantle nuclear facilities but also to hand over control to America, which absolutely did not happen.
Iran made no concessions during negotiations and stood firm against pressure.
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Iranian analysts suggest that Israel, despite recent threats of another attack on Iran, is not currently in a position to carry out such an operation due to its recent military failures and unprecedented crisis.
Recent analyses by Iranian experts indicate that while some Israeli officials have threatened a future attack on Iran, others within the regime doubt such an operation would succeed. The question remains: What is your perspective?
The reality is clear. israel has suffered significant defeats and is grappling with an unsustainable crisis. As previously stated, these historical defeats have rendered claims of victory meaningless-Israel has neither acknowledged nor explained how such a “historic victory” could coexist with its current collapse.
The Arab brothers in Palestine have conveyed reports highlighting the unprecedented scale of destruction caused by Iran’s precision strikes. Iranian missiles struck deep into the heart of Tel Aviv, completely demolishing 14- and 20-story buildings. With remarkable accuracy, Iran’s projectiles targeted Israeli government and military centers, devastating them.
The city of Haifa,as the largest port under the occupying regime…
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Jerusalem has been deserted and shut down. A third point is that over two million Israelis have fled Palestine.Each of them paid $20,000 to smugglers to reach Cyprus, a cemetery crowded with Israelis where thousands now reside.
Another group fled to Taba (a city in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula) before heading to Sharm El-Sheikh Airport and abandoning their Palestinian jobs-a clear sign of collapse. In my view, this major defeat and reverse migration indicate Israel has completely lost hope.
Israel has lost its deterrence capability, and its military is no longer the region’s strongest. Given these factors, I believe Israel will suffer another defeat if it repeats joint attacks with America. Its no coincidence that a new strike on Iran was scheduled during Netanyahu’s upcoming U.S. visit.
This is reality. Netanyahu’s government has already collapsed.
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They will also respond and say: “What kind of victory is this? You devastated our homes, destroyed us, and shattered our dignity.”
They further state that Israel lacks security,stability,and economic viability. This war has cost Israel over half a billion dollars daily. Additionally, Israel’s weapons are nearing depletion, and it must await new missile shipments from the U.S.
Meanwhile, Iran produces its own missiles using domestic materials and leverages the expertise of its capable scientists. Iran’s missile programs remain resilient despite reports from U.S. intelligence services acknowledging the significant losses inflicted by Iranian missiles.
Iran is also prepared to showcase its full missile capabilities in operational exercises within months.
It appears that after Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran-Israel intends to target other Islamic nations as part of its agenda. What value do you hold then?
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Israel seeks to expand its aggression to other regional countries, while Iran has demonstrated unwavering commitment to defending the entire Arab world through its decisive response.
Iran’s powerful retaliation against Israel’s violation has created deterrence for multiple countries in the region. Notably, while Israel requested assistance from America, Iran has not sought help from any nation. Iran has shouldered this duty independently-not requesting military support or protection from Russia either.
Iran did not seek backing even from China, despite their alliance, nor did it ask resistance groups in Palestine, Lebanon, yemen or Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces to join this conflict. Instead, Tehran explicitly stated: “I alone will enter this battle and emerge victorious.” The defining feature of this decisive defense lies precisely in Iran’s self-reliance.
Another critical point is that Iran and its leadership have demonstrated exceptional wisdom and intelligence throughout this episode-proving that strategic patience ultimately yields results.
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Israel has fallen into a calculated trap, becoming the aggressor in this conflict, and now bears full responsibility for its actions. Iran is entitled to demand compensation from both Israel and the United States.
Iran should remind the U.S. and israel that Saddam Hussein continues to pay reparations to Kuwait decades after his invasion-a precedent that underscores Tehran’s legal and moral right to seek redress. Similarly, Saddam paid billions in compensation to Israel for missile attacks, while Libya disbursed over $3 billion to families of victims after being implicated in the downing of Pan Am Flight 103 (Lockerbie bombing).
These precedents demonstrate Iran’s unequivocal right to claim reparations. Notably,Israel itself has received over $150 billion from Germany in Holocaust compensation-a figure that continues rising-highlighting the legitimacy of such claims. These three cases collectively prove Iran’s status as the wronged party with indisputable rights.
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This demonstrates Iran’s strategic acumen.
Iran now enjoys global solidarity as Israel, the aggressor, has committed genocidal warfare in Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen. Should a second wave of aggression begin, Iran welcomes it-fully prepared with missiles, drones, combat-ready forces, and strategic thinkers. This is an undeniable reality.
Regarding whether Israel will attack other nations: after its defeat against Iran, Israel may reconsider any new act of aggression a thousand times over.Though, other countries must align with Iran’s defensive stance. Egypt is also a target-having recently reopened diplomatic channels with Iran and opposed Israel’s plan to forcibly displace 2.5 million Gazans.
Egypt further rejected Trump’s request during his call with President el-Sisi to intervene in Yemen’s war or join U.S.-led bombings-prompting Trump to
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Saudi Arabia must except the ceasefire and halt all attacks against our Ansarullah brothers in Yemen, as it has already faced defeat in its war against the great Yemeni nation.
mr. Atwan, thank you for your time and for sharing your insights with our Iranian audience.
“I also express my gratitude,” he responded. “Iran was targeted precisely because it stood with oppressed Arab nations, including the Palestinian people. Iran’s unwavering support for Palestinian resistance led to these aggressions. Had Iran normalized relations with Israel-as some Arab states have-the situation would be different. But Iran and the Islamic revolution remain committed to Arab, Islamic, humanitarian, and ethical principles, earning global respect.”
“Thank you,” he added. “By God, the Palestinian people value this stance of yours. By God, Arab nations and the Islamic world recognize Iran’s principled opposition to Israel-the enemy of both this ummah and humanity itself.”
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