Iran’s intelligence services plotted to assassinate then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during his 2022 Paris visit.
The foiled attempt, part of a broader campaign targeting U.S. officials, offered $1M for his death, Pompeo claimed in his memoir.
This underscores Iran’s aggressive retaliation for Soleimani’s 2020 killing, with 54+ plots in Europe since 2022. The timing, amid U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, highlights Tehran’s persistent use of covert operations to project power despite its weakened military.
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The foiled attempt, part of a broader campaign targeting U.S. officials, offered $1M for his death, Pompeo claimed in his memoir.
This underscores Iran’s aggressive retaliation for Soleimani’s 2020 killing, with 54+ plots in Europe since 2022. The timing, amid U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, highlights Tehran’s persistent use of covert operations to project power despite its weakened military.
https://t.me/thenaricist
Israel’s multi-layered air defense faced its toughest test during the recent 13-day war with Iran. Out of about 631 Iranian missiles launched, roughly 500 entered Israeli airspace. Israeli and US systems fired 514 interceptors, downing 221 missiles—about two interceptors per Iranian ballistic missile on average.
Despite a high interception rate of 89–90% for targeted ballistic missiles, dozens still struck populated areas, damaging over 2,300 apartments. Many missiles fell in uninhabited desert zones, some near key air bases, raising questions about the full extent of the damage and the sustainability of costly interceptor use.
The conflict highlighted both the resilience and the limits of Israel’s air defense. While the system shielded most critical sites, the high volume and cost of interceptors, plus the partial penetration of Iranian missiles, suggest both sides will adapt their strategies before the next round.
Despite a high interception rate of 89–90% for targeted ballistic missiles, dozens still struck populated areas, damaging over 2,300 apartments. Many missiles fell in uninhabited desert zones, some near key air bases, raising questions about the full extent of the damage and the sustainability of costly interceptor use.
The conflict highlighted both the resilience and the limits of Israel’s air defense. While the system shielded most critical sites, the high volume and cost of interceptors, plus the partial penetration of Iranian missiles, suggest both sides will adapt their strategies before the next round.