Israel Admits Failure of Strikes Against Iran’s Missile Program
A Hebrew daily reported that Israel has concluded the damage inflicted on Iran’s ballistic missile program during the 12‑day war was far less than initially estimated, with Tehran’s missile capability essentially preserved.
The Times of Israel wrote that strikes on Iran’s ballistic missile infrastructure had no decisive impact, and the damage was more limited than first announced. The report claimed Iran currently possesses around 2,000 heavy ballistic missiles, nearly the same number as before the conflict, showing its missile strength remains intact.
According to Al‑Monitor, Shlomi Binder, head of Israeli military intelligence (AMAN), conveyed this assessment in a meeting with U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz. The outlet suggested Tel Aviv is once again urging Washington toward military action against Iran.
Presenting the limited damage as a narrative of “deterrence failure” appears to be a calculated media strategy by Israel. By emphasizing that Iran’s missile arsenal remains untouched, Tel Aviv seeks to replace earlier claims of military success with a storyline that justifies renewed military action.
The coordinated role of Hebrew media and the disclosure of intelligence meetings with U.S. officials highlight Israel’s effort to align Washington with its position. By portraying past strikes as ineffective and Iran’s missile threat as ongoing, Israel aims to push the U.S. toward viewing military options as unavoidable.
Overall, these media, security, and diplomatic maneuvers suggest Israel is preparing the ground for another military scenario—one that depends heavily on U.S. support, regional political dynamics, and Iran’s military‑social resilience.
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