politics
March 8, 2026
US-Israel vs. Iran: How are the warring sides faring? (VIDEOS)
RT explores the warfighting capabilities of the US-Israel tandem and Iran as the war in the Middle East enters its second week
TL;DR
- The US and Israel attacked Iran, targeting military and civilian leadership, resulting in over 1,300 civilian deaths.
- Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Israel and US bases, disrupting maritime traffic and increasing oil prices.
- Iran's strike capabilities include a large stockpile of ballistic missiles and a significant capacity for drone manufacturing.
- US-Israeli anti-air defenses, including Patriot and THAAD systems, have been reportedly battered by Iranian strikes.
- The US faces challenges in intercepting cheap Iranian drones, with concerns about the depletion of expensive interceptor missiles.
- The sustainability of the conflict for the US and Israel is questioned due to the high cost of munitions and the effectiveness of strikes on older military hardware and decoys.
- Iranian forces have demonstrated the ability to shoot down US drones, suggesting they retain anti-air capabilities despite claims of US air superiority.
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