The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 624 - IDF head cautions no quick win in ongoing Israel-Iran war
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Jun 21, 2025 Emanuel Fabian, a military reporter specializing in the Israel-Iran conflict, shares gripping insights about recent developments. He discusses the assassination of Saeed Izadi, a key figure in Iran’s military strategy against Israel. The bombing of critical Iranian nuclear sites is also highlighted, revealing ongoing tensions. Fabian emphasizes IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir's warning about a prolonged campaign, contradicting perceptions of a quick victory. The conversation dives into missile threats and Israel's air defense capabilities in this escalating conflict.
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Elimination of Key Iranian Commander
- Israel killed Saeed Izadi, head of the IRGC Quds Force Palestinian division, key in funding and planning Hamas's October 7 attack.
- Izadi was central in Iran's coordinated multi-front plan to destroy Israel through proxies and continued military support.
Zamir Foresees Long Campaign
- The IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir indicated a prolonged campaign against Iran is needed due to the scale of Iran's ballistic missile threat.
- While nuclear targets can be hit within weeks, the missile threat will persist due to Iran's large and growing missile arsenal.
Israel's Interceptor Stockpile Status
- Israel is not running low on air defense interceptors; they planned for a massive missile barrage and have stockpiled accordingly.
- Iran’s missiles sometimes hit populated areas, creating perception of more damage since interception rates remain about 90-95%.
