ARAB AND WORLD

Wed 04 Mar 2026 7:35 pm - Jerusalem Time

Tehran Vows Long War, Tel Aviv Expects Two Weeks of Intense Raids

Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, launched a scathing attack on US President Donald Trump, accusing him of betraying diplomatic principles and the voters who entrusted him. Araghchi explained that the American approach to the nuclear file was characterized by stubbornness and dealing with international issues as if they were real estate deals, which ultimately led to the destruction of the negotiation table.

In a related context, Mohammad Mokhber, advisor to the Iranian Supreme Leader, stressed that Tehran finds no basis for trust in the American side or for entering into new negotiations with it at present. Mokhber affirmed in official statements that his country possesses long-term resilience and the ability to continue the current military confrontation for any duration imposed by field conditions.

On the ground, the Israeli army admitted that intense air attacks have not yet succeeded in fully neutralizing the Iranian missile threat. Military spokesman Avi Defrin indicated that Tehran still maintains a huge arsenal capable of targeting Israeli depth, warning that air defense systems may not provide absolute protection against dense barrages.

Military sources reported that Israeli air operations in recent hours focused on destroying ballistic missile infrastructure, including manufacturing facilities in Isfahan. The army claimed it managed to strike sites designated for the production of 'Ghadr' type missiles, which are considered a cornerstone of Iran's long-range deterrence weapon.

For its part, Hebrew media reports revealed security assessments indicating that military operations against Iranian targets will continue for at least two additional weeks. Sources quoted staff officers as saying that the timeline for the attacks is subject to extension based on an assessment of the damage inflicted on Tehran's offensive and defensive capabilities.

Statistics issued by the occupation army indicate the use of massive firepower during the past few days, with about 2,500 rockets and shells launched at various sites. These sources claimed that the raids targeted more than 600 vital infrastructures, in an attempt to reduce the pace of firing and prevent threats from reaching the home front.

In details of the recent operations, the military statement announced the interception and destruction of 150 Iranian ballistic missiles in the first moments of their launch from their platforms. Declared targets also included about 200 air defense systems and radars, in a clear Israeli endeavor to achieve complete air superiority in Iranian airspace and facilitate fighter jet missions.

Despite these figures, doubts remain about the accuracy of Israeli reports amid Iranian secrecy regarding the true extent of losses. Informed sources confirm that Tehran adopts a strategy of distributing mobile depots and platforms, making it difficult to eliminate its missile capabilities through air strikes alone without ground intervention or complex intelligence operations.

Military circles compare the current confrontation with previous wars, noting a significant escalation in the volume of munitions used and the intensity of air raids. While Israel consumed about two thousand rockets in previous rounds over 12 days, in the current round it exceeded this number in less than three days, reflecting a desire to quickly resolve the battle.

In conclusion, the scene remains open to all possibilities in the absence of any horizon for diplomatic solutions and the insistence of both parties on the language of force. While Israel bets on exhausting Iranian military capabilities from the air, Tehran brandishes its ability to withstand and wage a long war of attrition that may change the balance of power in the region.

The Iranian regime still possesses significant capability, and I would like to remind you that our defenses are not completely impenetrable.

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