Prof. Theodore Postol: Iran War Is HERE — U.S. & Israel ATTACK & Iran’s Devastating Counterattack
Expert analysis of the US-Israel-Iran conflict reveals stark military realities. Initial airstrikes damage Iran, but Tehran's ballistic missiles enable sustained retaliation against Israel's small, urbanized territory. Air defenses on both sides show limited effectiveness against ballistic threats. Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens global oil flows—Japan relies on it for 90% of crude. With thousands of mines and midget submarines, Iran can keep the strait closed long-term. US munitions production is critically constrained: ~50 Patriot interceptors/month, 8 THAAD, 1 SM-3, while…
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