Analysis: While initially downplaying or flat out denying any damage to vital infrastructure due to Israeli strike, the Islamic Republic now sounds more adamant that it will restore its honor by responding, though the details and timing remain fuzzy
Analysis: It's similar to the global breakthrough in transforming drones for intelligence and operational use; The decision of the Defense Ministry to put 2 billion shekels into the country's advanced Iron Beam laser interception systems shows confidence in its performance and in its future profitability as a defense export
Analysis: Behind the calls for an embargo on arms deliveries to Israel, support for the useless or worse UNIFIL mission and neo-colonial strife to 'protect' Lebanon, there are purely economic reasons
Commentary: Operation Days of Repentance hit key missile and defense targets in Iran; though Tehran plays down damage, Israeli officials expect response as timing remains uncertain amid US calls for restraint