Former U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, has expressed concerns about the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, highlighting the potential threat posed by Iran’s m¡ssile arsenal.
He revealed that Iran possesses a staggering 500,000 ballistic m¡ssiles, suggesting the country could replicate its recent m¡ssile launches against Israel multiple times in response to significant events. These remarks were made after Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah, was k¡lled in Beirut, along with Hamas Political Chief, Ismail Haniyeh, who was reportedly assass¡nated by Israeli forces in Tehran.
Pompeo’s statement implied that Iran could déstroy Israel “2,500 times over” with its current m¡ssile stockpile, following the recent launch of 200 missiles into Israel as retaliation for the assass¡nations. This escalation of violence has intensified debates within Israel about how to effectively respond to such provocations from Iran.
In the wake of these attacks, Israel’s security cabinet, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, held a crucial meeting to discuss possible responses. The ministers were expected to vote on whether to approve a retaliatory strike against Iran. However, no immediate decision was made, as concerns were raised about preventing information leaks. The ministers preferred to delay the vote until just before any military action to ensure operational security.
During this time, Netanyahu also engaged in a significant phone conversation with U.S. President Joe Biden, discussing possible strike options against Iran. The U.S. president’s involvement signals the high stakes and international attention surrounding the ongoing conflict, with both nations weighing their next steps carefully.