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Iran Launches Multiple Missile Barrages at Israel to "Prove It's Still in the Game"

Former IDF Intelligence Officer Maj. Dan Feferman reports multiple Iranian missile barrages targeting central Israel, stating Tehran aims to demonstrate its enduring military capability and exert regional pressure. He suggests the US and Israel have largely achieved their military objectives and are now looking for a diplomatic off-ramp from the conflict. Feferman dismisses the idea of a Western miscalculation, highlighting Iran's decades-long buildup of a ballistic missile arsenal designed to overwhelm defenses. He characterizes the Iranian regime as fundamentally committed to promoting war, terror, and radicalization since 1979.

Key Points: Iran Missile Attacks on Israel: Former IDF Officer Analysis

  • Multiple missile barrages hit central Israel
  • Iran exerting pressure on US and Gulf states
  • US and Israel seeking an exit after achieving objectives
  • Iran built missile capacity for decades
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"Iran is working very hard to prove it's still in game:" Former IDF officer

Former IDF officer says Iran's missile barrages aim to prove its strength and exert pressure on Israel, the US, and Gulf Arab nations amid escalating conflict.

"Iran is working very hard to prove that it's still in the game - Maj. Dan Feferman"

Tel Aviv, April 2

Iran has launched multiple missile attacks on central Israel, with at least four to five barrages reported this morning, according to Maj. Dan Feferman, former IDF Intelligence Officer and Editor of Middle East 24.

Feferman stated that Iran is attempting to demonstrate its capabilities and exert pressure on Israel, the United States, and Gulf Arab countries.

"Just this morning, we had four, maybe five different launches of barrages at central Israel alone... Iran is working very hard to prove that it's still in the game, that it can continue to fire, it can continue to exert pressure on Israel, on the United States and on the Gulf Arab countries," he said while speaking to ANI.

Regarding US President Donald Trump's statement on the West Asia conflict, Feferman suggested that the US and Israel have achieved their objectives and are seeking a way out.

"From a military standpoint, the second that it became clear that the American/ Israeli strikes are not going to topple the Iranian regime, this went to a war of degradation of military capabilities... The US and Israel have more or less achieved what they feel they can achieve, and they are looking for an offering," he said.

Feferman dismissed claims that the US and Israel miscalculated Iran's capabilities, stating that Iran has spent decades building its missile capacity.

"I don't think it was a miscalculation. Iran is a large country. It's spent decades building up the exact capacity to fire missiles at its neighbours and well beyond. This is exactly the reason why the United States and Israel decided to launch this round of strikes when they did, because primarily Iran's ballistic missile capacity was growing to a point where it was producing 100 and then 200 ballistic missiles a month. It could saturate missile defences," he said.

Feferman emphasised that Iran's regime has consistently promoted war, revolution, terror, and radicalisation since its inception in 1979. "This is a regime that, since its birth in 1979, has done nothing but actively promote war, revolution, terror and radicalisation against the region, the United States, Israel and Western civilisation. If given the opportunity, it will use its military and other means to promote terrorism and extremist radicalisation," he added.

The West Asia conflict has intensified following the launch of US and Israeli strikes on February 28. This move triggered a significant regional escalation, with Iran retaliating through drone and missile strikes targeting Israel and Gulf nations hosting American military assets.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The analysis about Iran building missile capacity for decades is chilling. It shows how long-term planning by regimes can create permanent threats. India needs to watch this closely, not just for energy security but for the broader lesson in dealing with adversarial states.
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Priyanka N
As an Indian, my primary concern is the safety of our citizens working in the Gulf region. These conflicts put so many of our people at risk. The government must have robust evacuation plans ready. The human cost is always the highest.
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Aman W
The former officer says the US and Israel are "looking for an offering" – a way out. This feels like a repeat of so many conflicts. Superpowers start something, then look for an exit when it gets messy, leaving the region to deal with the fallout. Not fair to ordinary people there.
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Karthik V
While the article presents one side strongly, I think it's important to remember that conflict is rarely black and white. The characterization of Iran since 1979 is very absolute. A more balanced view acknowledging regional complexities would be helpful for readers.
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Michael C
The mention of missile defence saturation is a key strategic point. It's an arms race. This is why India's focus on developing its own defence technology and deterrence is so crucial. We cannot be dependent on others for our security.

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