JERUZSALEM – Israeli Air Force chief Amikam Norkin stated that all layersof the country’s missile defences, including long-range Arrows andPatriots, the medium-range David’s Sling, and short-range Iron Dome, are”on alert”link.According to the military official, this state of readiness is linked togeneral expectations that Iran could launch a massive attack against Israel.
According to the Times of Israel, the Israeli military believes Tehran maytry to retaliate for Tel Aviv’s continual strikeslinkagainstIran’s alleged proxies in the region. Norkin stated that the IslamicRepublic’s response might not only include regular missiles, but alsocruise missiles and drones similar to those used in the attack againstSaudi Aramco facilities in September, attributed by some countries to Iran.
“The challenge of air defence has become more complicated. Joining thethreat of missiles and rockets are now attack drones and cruise missiles”,Norkin said.
The attack on the Saudi refineries, which crippled the nation’s crudeoutput for weeks, was claimed by Yemeni Houthi fighters, but the US accusedIran of being behind the strike, while Riyadh reported finding debris ofdrones and missiles made in the Islamic Republic following the attack.Tehran denies any involvement.
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In a recent statement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu statedthat Iran is developing new missileslinkcapableof reaching any location in the Middle East. He further warned that Tehranis trying to deploy them in Yemen with the aim of attacking Israel, butprovided no evidence to substantiate his claims, Sputnik has reported.
