Israel Achieves Air Superiority Over Tehran Amid Intensive Strikes

Israel has achieved aerial superiority over Iran, including Tehran, following a series of intensive strikes that have severely degraded Iranian air defenses and missile systems, allowing Israeli aircraft to operate nearly unchallenged in Iranian airspace. These operations, which included the use of advanced munitions like JDAMs and SPICE bombs, have targeted Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure, marking some of the most intense exchanges between the two rivals in decades. Iran responded with limited missile attacks, but its weakened defenses have restricted its ability to retaliate effectively. U.S. intelligence agencies concluded that Prime Minister Netanyahu was prepared to launch these expansive strikes with or without American support, prompting diplomatic tensions as President Trump pushed for a negotiated settlement. Both sides have dismissed international calls for de-escalation, and the risk of a wider conflict involving outside powers remains high as each threatens further action. Amidst the escalating violence, there is little clarity on any imminent resolution, with leaders on both sides vowing to continue their campaigns.