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Israeli forces begins drill simulating Iranian missile attack

2025.04.22, 15:09
Israeli forces begins drill simulating Iranian missile attack

On April 21, 2025, the Israeli Air Force conducted extensive drills simulating missile and drone attacks on its own bases, a response to heightened tensions with Iran and fears of retaliation following potential Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

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The exercises, reported by Israel’s Kann News, come in the wake of Iranian missile and drone assaults on Israel in April and October 2024, which targeted Israeli military installations. These drills signal Israel’s preparation for a possible escalation in a region already fraught with geopolitical complexities, driven by Iran’s advancing nuclear program and shifting alliances.

The maneuvers underscore the delicate balance of deterrence and diplomacy in the Middle East, where the United States plays a pivotal role as Israel’s primary ally.

The Israeli Air Force’s exercises focused on defending against scenarios mirroring Iran’s previous attacks, which involved barrages of ballistic missiles and low-cost, long-range drones. According to Kann News, the drills simulated strikes on key Israeli air bases, likely including Nevatim and Ramon, which were hit during Iran’s 2024 assaults.

The objective was to test the resilience of Israel’s multilayered air defense systems and the readiness of its command structures under sustained attack. While specific details about the exercises remain limited, the Israeli military’s emphasis on countering missile and drone threats reflects lessons learned from Iran’s earlier operations, which exposed vulnerabilities in regional air defenses despite successful interceptions.

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